(b) Information and Communications Technology Services

But people need access first and foremost.

Regional ICT Policy and Regulation

II. Information and communications technology

II Information and communication technology strategy

External Variances caused by parties or situations external to the United Nations

(d) Information communication technology

Comment by the Administration. The Information Technology Services Division has been working with some departments on the development of their ICT strategy.

Information technology services

ICT and women's empowerment

B Information and communication technology strategy

Taking advantage of information and communication technology

Information and communication technology (ICT) management

Infrastructure Backbone Development Harmonisation of Policy Framework ICT Support Programme ICT Policy Regulation Programme East African Submarine Cable System

ICT sector statistics

1.196 All ICT services will have been enhanced through implementation of a clearly defined strategy and implementation plan.

Making information and communications technology available to all youth

Information and communication technology (ICT) policies and procedures

Other ICT use indicators

1 P 4, 1 P 3,

Office of the Assistant Secretary General

At the same time, the Information Technology Services Division has been developing procedures in accordance with the COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) control framework for mapping, monitoring, reviewing and assessing the performance of ICT functions.

Providing training to facilitate use of information and communications technology

ICT co operation and capacity building Non destructive facilities Innovation hubs Knowledge sharing and research programmes Scientific Co operation between Universities and research institutions Exchange knowledge on Geological mapping standards Indigenous knowledge systems Funding of research and development institutions Commercialisation of research results and management of research institutions

Commission on Enterprise, Business Facilitation and Development

Deployment of information and communication technologies (i.e. e government) ____________

C. Measuring ICT for development

The disparity in information and communications technology (ICT) between the rich and poor must be addressed urgently, since ICT was a powerful tool for development.

ICT FOR DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

The limited availability of internationally comparable data on ICT, in particular on the use and impact of ICT in developing countries, severely restricts an empirical analysis of the trends and impact of ICT.

The Digital Divide ICT Development Indices 2004 reviews trends in the digital divide and focuses on ICT developments in Africa, with a case study on the ICT sector in Egypt.

Information services. In order to improve the productivity and competitiveness of SMEs, UNIDO has assisted with the establishment of national, sustainable capacities for information and ICT support activities.

ICT management and Atlas project management

ICT and tourism for development

(b) To prepare an information and communication technology strategy

Ttopic ICT and tourism for development

Information and communication technology resources are vital for effective outreach

L. Capacity building for information and communication technology measurement and policy

d) Create an enabling environment that will promote equitable and affordable access to ICT infrastructure and services

Comment by the Administration. The standards task force of the ICT Board continues to address ICT standards throughout the Secretariat.

Support in emergency situations will continue to be a core ICT function, to ensure the rapid establishment of appropriate information technology and telecommunications services and skilled staff during emergencies.

Item 3 ICT and Tourism for Development

Theme ICT and e business for development

The Commission recommended that UNCTAD should, among other things, analyse the trade and development aspects of ICT and e business, paying particular attention to relevant international discussions, and including in the context of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).

ICT access and use in enterprises