Abstract: 'Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are playing an increasingly important role in Azarbaijan's social, economic and political development. At the present time, the ICT sector is one of the most rapidly developing in the country and is receiving growing attention from a number of national and international institutions.

Global experience clearly indicates that Information and Communication Technologies are an effective tool for assisting a country's successful developm more...

This publication presents three case studies of successful multistakeholder partnerships devoted to the promotion of digital technologies for development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The purpose is to analyze the process through which these partnerships were created and have withstood the passing of time, in order to point out performance criteria and lessons learned leading to better practices for building and sustaining this kind of partnerships in the region.

The International Network for Research on Appropriate Measurement of the Information Society website invites submissions by users regarding events, publications, research projects or other material of interest which can be shared with other users and reasonably relates to the theme of the website.

Assessment of ICT sector status and best practices and use as an enabler of cross-sector reconstruction. Based on in country research done in 2006 timeframe.

This page provides some baseline information about Afganistan (2001) and some links to other sites/documents on ICT in Afghanistan (2001-2003)

The 3rd World Electronic Media Forum (WEMF3) will start this Monday at Kuala Lumpur. bring together broadcast executives, policy makers, academics, journalists, visionaries and decision makers from around the world. They will look at the fundamental changes taking place in the global information society, and discuss how these will affect the role of the electronic media as well as the dissemination of knowledge, economic and business practices, political engagement and other aspects of society. more...

This FAQ recently published by the European Commission gives an interesting definition and trends about e-inclusion. This article might also help ICT4D pracitioners to learn more about the new eInclusion European Initiative: "The Commission wants to promote both inclusive ICT and the use of ICT to achieve wider objectives of social and economic inclusion which are essential for economic growth and new business.

The new eInclusion Initiative follows the commitments that 34 European countries e more...

ICT is changing the face of contemporary World. The ICT has not only connected the World at one single platform but it is also helping in the integration of various traditional societies into modern societies. The mandates of Globalisation also require an interaction between Indian economy and World’s economy. Globalisation is closely related to ICT and the ICT strategy of a nation is very crucial to put it on a global map. Thus, ICT plays a crucial role in the economic, social and intellectua more...

This website has been launched to share up-to-date news about Cyclone Sidr and mobilize support for survivors: "On Nov 15, 2007 Cyclone Sidr, a powerful Category 4 tropical storm, hit the southern part of Bangladesh. With winds of 240km/h (150mph) and a tidal surge of several meters, it is the second strongest hurricane in recorded history. The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society estimates that the death toll could exceed 10,000. In addition, millions have been rendered homeless and there has been s more...

Alison Gillwald (Director) and Christoph Stork (senior researcher) of the Research ICT Africa network (RIA!) have released a working paper entitled, "Towards an African ICT e-Index: Towards evidence based ICT policy in Africa". The creation of an African ICT research network was in response the growing demand for the information and analysis required for appropriate policy formulation and effective regulation. This paper traverses the work of RIA! and the network’s efforts to bridge the resear more...