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Information and Communication Technology for Peace
The Role of ICT in Preventing, Responding to and Recovering from Conflict
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: November 2005,
PDF: October 2006
)
The examples of Information and Communication Technology use in warfare are well known: propaganda, intelligence, communications and ICT-enabled weapons. This report aims to answer the following...
The examples of Information and Communication Technology use in warfare are well known: propaganda, intelligence, communications and ICT-enabled weapons. This report aims to answer the following...
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Harnessing the Potential of ICT for Education
A Multistakeholder Approach - Proceedings from the Dublin Global Forum of the United Nations ICT...
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: November 2005,
PDF: October 2006
)
While the right to education is recognized as fundamental for each citizen, access to it is not guaranteed. In the developing world, the essential building blocks for education systems are suffering...
While the right to education is recognized as fundamental for each citizen, access to it is not guaranteed. In the developing world, the essential building blocks for education systems are suffering...
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The World Summit on the Information Society
Moving from the Past into the Future
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: November 2008
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This book is a collection of more than fifty short papers, providing readers with first hand insights from key players who participated in the making of the World Summit on the Information Society...
This book is a collection of more than fifty short papers, providing readers with first hand insights from key players who participated in the making of the World Summit on the Information Society...
Measuring ICT for Development
Series: ICT Task Force Series
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Reforming Internet Governance
Perspectives from the Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG)
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: November 2008
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The WGIG's mandate is to analyze the governance of Internet and make proposals for action as well as to identify the public policy issues involved.This volume presents papers by former members of the...
The WGIG's mandate is to analyze the governance of Internet and make proposals for action as well as to identify the public policy issues involved.This volume presents papers by former members of the...
Peace
Series: ICT Task Force Series
Global ICT Indicators Stocktaking
Status of Information Society Statistics in Developing Countries
Series: ICT Task Force Series
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Wireless Internet Opportunity for Developing Countries, The
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: May 2004,
PDF: October 2006
)
This publication examines the potential of proven and inexpensive technologies to bridge the connectivity gap, which is one of the key factors of the digital divide. Key issues that need the attention...
This publication examines the potential of proven and inexpensive technologies to bridge the connectivity gap, which is one of the key factors of the digital divide. Key issues that need the attention...
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Information Insecurity
A Survival Guide to the Uncharted Territories of Cyber-threats and Cyber-security
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
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This book attempts to create greater awareness about the growing dangers of cyber-hooliganism, cyber-crime, cyber-terrorism and cyber-war, inherent in the new opportunities for good and evil that have...
This book attempts to create greater awareness about the growing dangers of cyber-hooliganism, cyber-crime, cyber-terrorism and cyber-war, inherent in the new opportunities for good and evil that have...
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Information and Communication Technologies for African Development
An Assessment of Progress and Challenges Ahead
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
)
Nowhere is the digital divide more pronounced than in countries of the African continent. Africa is the most unconnected, in an increasingly connected world. Yet, given the broad spectrum of...
Nowhere is the digital divide more pronounced than in countries of the African continent. Africa is the most unconnected, in an increasingly connected world. Yet, given the broad spectrum of...
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Role of Information and Communication Technologies in Global Development, The
Analyses and Policy Recommendations
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
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This publication, which is a reflection and synthesis of the dialogue among the Task Force community, illustrates the importance placed on understanding, exploring and integrating the myriad...
This publication, which is a reflection and synthesis of the dialogue among the Task Force community, illustrates the importance placed on understanding, exploring and integrating the myriad...
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Connected for Development
Information Kiosks and Sustainability
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
)
This publication suggests that Information kiosks can be a timely model based on lessons learned from Internet Cafes, placing the focus on using the technology as a tool to deliver information and...
This publication suggests that Information kiosks can be a timely model based on lessons learned from Internet Cafes, placing the focus on using the technology as a tool to deliver information and...
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Internet Governance
A Grand Collaboration
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: July 2005
)
This publication is an edited collection of papers contributed to the United Nations ICT Task Force Global Forum on Internet Governance (New York, 25 - 26 March 2004). The papers provide useful...
This publication is an edited collection of papers contributed to the United Nations ICT Task Force Global Forum on Internet Governance (New York, 25 - 26 March 2004). The papers provide useful...
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WTO, E-commerce and Information Technologies
From the Uruguay Round through the Doha Development Agenda - A Report to the UN ICT Task Force
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: August 2005,
PDF: October 2006
)
This paper presents an overview of one of the most important processes today determining the governance of information technology: the growing role of the World Trade Organization. The application of...
This paper presents an overview of one of the most important processes today determining the governance of information technology: the growing role of the World Trade Organization. The application of...
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Village Phone Replication Manual
Creating Sustainable Access to Affordable Telecommunications for the Rural Poor
Series: ICT Task Force Series
( Print: September 2005,
PDF: October 2006
)
Why is it such a challenge to provide telecommunications to rural areas? High initial infrastructure investment, relative low call volumes, high maintenance costs due to harsh environments, cash box...
Why is it such a challenge to provide telecommunications to rural areas? High initial infrastructure investment, relative low call volumes, high maintenance costs due to harsh environments, cash box...
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How to Integrate FDI and Skill Development
Lessons from Canada and Singapore
Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: September 2011,
PDF: February 2012
)
TNCs, being on average more productive and technologyintensive than domestic firms, tend to bring positive contributions to the local economy, including in the form of skills development. TNC activity...
TNCs, being on average more productive and technologyintensive than domestic firms, tend to bring positive contributions to the local economy, including in the form of skills development. TNC activity...
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Best Practices in Investment for Development
How Post-conflict Countries can attract and Benefit from FDI - Lessons from Croatia and Mozambique
Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: February 2011,
PDF: September 2011
)
Normally, foreign direct investment (FDI) requires peace and stability. The purpose of this study is to examine the reverse relationship: whether, when and how FDI can be attracted and utilized in...
Normally, foreign direct investment (FDI) requires peace and stability. The purpose of this study is to examine the reverse relationship: whether, when and how FDI can be attracted and utilized in...
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Best Practices in Investment for Development
How to Utilise FDI to Improve Infrastructure - Electricity - Lessons from Chile and New Zealand
Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: October 2009
)
The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...
The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...
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Best Practices in Investment for Development
How to Utilise FDI to Improve Transport Infrastructure - Roads - Lessons from Australia and Peru
Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: October 2009
)
The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...
The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...