(b) Information and Communications Technology Services

The Committee points out that the Information and Communication Technology Service provides mainly basic maintenance services in the area of information technology and communications.

Regional ICT Policy and Regulation

But people need access first and foremost.

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

Management of information and communications technology

The key areas for discussion and possible follow up action were

Information technology

(c) Information and communication technology

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

Information technology services

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,

Review of the information and communications technology function

Audit of ICT management

Office of the Assistant Secretary General

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

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

Improved information and communications technology risk management

Increasing access to information and communication technologies

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

These efforts will continue to be carried out in consultation with the Information Technology Services Division, Office of Central Support Services, and will be consistent with the Organization's information and communication technology strategy.

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

TD B COM.3 74 ICT and e business Selected trends and issues on the ICT for development agenda

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