PRESENTATION An ICT role in key sectors of society development. Standards in

in the field of ICT.
Definition of ICT. Subject ICT and

its purposes. An ICT role in key sectors of society development. Standards in the field of ICT.

in Education
ICT in Health
ІІІ. Сonclusion
ІV. Bibliography

its ability to improve the way people do things. The

rapid changes and advancements in modern technology present a unique opportunity for developing countries to leapfrog intermediate steps in development while improving the quality and broadening the reach of public services.

use of ICT—combined with a reform-oriented mindset, necessary set of

skills, institutional structure and capacity, appropriate business models, as well as policy and regulatory environments—can facilitate fast and efficient delivery of public services in key sectors.

education at all levels. Part of ADB's strategy to support

itseducation policy principles is promoting "experimentation with, and dissemination of, innovative strategies and technologies in education." This involves developing appropriate e-applications to help DMCs leapfrog conventional means of learning and teaching.

innovative approaches and modern technologies to promote good governance. This

is done not just by shifting from manual, paper-based processes to automated systems, but also by creating new skills, building human and institutional capacity, and creating an enabling policy and regulatory environment to facilitate public sector reforms.

health and related services. ADB projects are helping to improve

dissemination of public health information, bridge the gap in consultation, diagnosis, and treatment between resource-rich and resource-poor hospitals, facilitate learning, enhance the ability to monitor diseases and other health issues, and make health administration more efficient.

sustainable Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry and the opportunities

it offers against the challenges many African countries face in their concerted efforts to participate fully in the information society and knowledge economy. Key ICT Policy thrusts are discussed focusing on the ICT as a sector, egovernment, e-governance and the education and training sectors.

Infrastructure development in Africa ‘S M Kundishora at World Congress

on ICT for Knowledge Society, Seoul, July 2006
Information Kerala Mission – e-Governance with people at the centre
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