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National policies and strategies

Last updated on 06 May 2008

National information technology policy in Thailand

The study examines the gap between national policies promoting a knowledge-based society and organisational policies on technology in the private sector, based on a case study from Thailand. (Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries: 2007) More info >>

E-ready for what?

This study summarises the key findings and lessons from InfoDev's program of support for country e-readiness studies and similar projects aimed at helping country's assess and improve their e-readiness. (InfoDev: 2005) More info >>

Seven lessons on how to achieve effective national ICT4D policy processes

This brief describes 7 key lessons on how to achieve effective national ICT for development policy processes using case studies including Bangladesh. (International Institute for Communication and Development: 2007) More info >>

Voices of change: strategic radio support for achieving the MDG's

This report provides a summary of the scope of radio's involvement and its potential and actual impact in fulfilling the broader goals and targets of the United Nations Millennium Declaration. (DFID: 2006) More info >>

Cambodia ICT4D national education policy

This national policy was developed in keeping with the "Education for All" vision. (Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport - Kingdom of Cambodia: December 2004) More info >>

ICT policy formulation and e-strategy development: a comprehensive guidebook

This guidebook is explains the nature of people-focused ICT policy formulation and strategy development. (Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme: 2005) More info >>

Philippines guidebook on ICTs for development

Provides strategies on using ICTs to enable access to information by isolated communities and includes case studies and stories of initiatives in the Philippines of tapping ICTs for development. (UN Asia Pacific Information Development Programme: October 2003) More info >>

ICT4D: linking policy to community outcomes

This article discusses the link between national ICT policy in developing countries and the effectiveness of ICT for development (ICT4D) initiatives at a community level. (Partners in Micro-development Inc.: July 2006) More info >>

An overview of ICT policies and e-strategies of select Asian economies

This publication provides a comparative study of the ICT policies and e-strategies of nine Asian countries, including; India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. (UNDP - Asia Pacific Development Porgramme) More info >>

The Australian Government Information Management Office

Provides strategic advice, activities and representation relating to the application of ICT to government administration, information and services. (AGIMO) More info >>


 

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