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    • ICT and Active Ageing 

      Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT); UN.ESCAP (UN.ESCAP, 2023-08)
      This module aims to provide policymakers, governmental officials, and managers in the public sector with knowledge and insights into developing strategies for proactive action and coping with population ageing using ...

    • ICT for climate resilient development 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT) (UN-APCICT/ESCAP, 2022)
      This module introduces the theory and practice of climate resilient development and provides an overview of how ICTs can be used to enhance climate resilient development. It aims to raise awareness on the role of ICT ...

    • ICT for development institution building 

      Song, Hee Joon; Oh, Cheol Ho (APCICT, 2012-03-19)

      This APCICT knowledge resource is the inaugural issue of the Knowledge Sharing Series (KSS). The resource explores the importance of institution building to effectively develop ICT capacity for national socio-economic ...

    • ICT for development policy, process and governance 

      Lallana, Emmanuel C. (UN.ESCAP, 2011-02-01)

      This module focuses on ICTD policy-making and governance, providing critical information about aspects of national policies, strategies and frameworks that promote ICTD. It discusses key ICTD policy and governance issues, ...

    • ICT for development policy, process and governance 

      Lallana, Emmanuel C. (APCICT, 2009)

      This module focuses on ICTD policy-making and governance, providing critical information about aspects of national policies, strategies and frameworks that promote ICTD. It discusses key ICTD policy and governance issues, ...

    • ICT for disaster risk management 

      Labelle, Richard (APCICT, 2011-02-01)

      This module provides government officials and policymaker with an overview of disaster risk management (DRM), presents an approach for identifying information needs in DRM, and then matching the needs with ICT. The ...

    • ICT for disaster risk management 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT); Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) (UN-APCICT/ESCAP, 2020)
      Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have tremendous potential in disaster risk reduction due to their ability to facilitate the rapid flow of information instantly and continuously, in real-time. The use of ...

    • ICT for disaster risk management : a learning resource on ICT for development for institutions of higher education 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT); Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) (APCICT, 2016)

      Disaster Risk Management (DRM) is a set of processes to lessen the impacts of disasters on society. This process involves the development of policies, strategies and capacities, among other activities, to assess, prepare ...

    • ICT project management in theory and practice 

      Macapagal, Maria Juanita R.; Macasio, John J. (UN.ESCAP, 2011-02-01)

      This module provides an introduction to basic project management concepts that are relevant in ICTD projects. It introduces methods, processes and project management disciplines commonly used by development and ICT ...

    • ICT project management in theory and practice 

      Macapagal, Maria Juanita R.; Macasio, John J. (APCICT, 2009)
      This module provides an introduction to basic project management concepts that are relevant in ICTD projects. It introduces methods, processes and project management disciplines commonly used by development and ICT service ...

    • ICT project management theory and application for digital transformation and sustainable development 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT) (UN-APCICT/ESCAP, 2022)
      This module explores ICT project management and the theories and practices to deliver digital transformation for sustainable development outcomes. It introduces the international standards, bodies of knowledge and principles ...

    • ICT trends 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT) (APCICT, 2017-01-01)

      This publication aims to provide timely and relevant information on the major ICT trends and the implications of these trends. It serves as a knowledge resource for policymakers and government officials in Asia and the ...

    • ICT trends for government leaders 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT) (UN.ESCAP, 2011-01-01)

      This module will provide some insights into current trends in information and communication technology (ICT) and its future directions. It will also look at some of the key technical and policy considerations when making ...

    • ICT trends for government leaders 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT) (APCICT, 2009)

      This module will provide some insights into current trends in information and communication technology (ICT) and its future directions. It will also look at some of the key technical and policy considerations when making ...

    • ICT, climate change and green growth 

      Labelle, Richard (UN.ESCAP, 2011-02-01)

      This module aims to provide an audience of decision makers with an understanding of the role that ICTs play in observing and monitoring the environment, sharing information about the environment, mobilizing action, ...

    • ICT, climate change, and green growth : a learning resource on ICT for development for institutions of higher education 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT); Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) (APCICT, 2013-02-01)
      This Primer addresses the role that information and communication technology (ICT) can play in enhancing the ability and capacity of humans to deal with the impact of climate change and contribute to sustainable development. ...

    • Implementation of the agenda for action on social development in the ESCAP region : information kit 

      UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 1998)

      This information kit has been prepared under the project titled "Support to Non-governmental Organizations in the implementation of the Social Development Agenda for Asia and the Pacific" (97/SDD-W/010/NET-3), with ...

    • Implementing UN/CEFACT e-business standards in agricultural trade : a handbook for policymakers and project managers 

      United Nations Network of Experts for Paperless Trade and Transport in Asia and the Pacific (UNNExT); UN.ESCAP; UN.ECE (United Nations, 2016)

      This handbook presents a general framework for the implementation of e-Business standards in the agrifood sector. The handbook looks specifically at four e-Business standards developed by UN/CEFACT in the areas of ...

    • Improvement of transport and logistics facilities to expand port hinterlands : policy guidelines 

      UN.ESCAP (United Nations, 2006)
      This publication examines the impacts of the development of inland intermodal transport network and logistics facilities on hinterland penetration of ports. It presents a series of five case studies on ports that have ...

    • Inclusive digital development 

      UN.ESCAP; Asian and Pacific Training Centre for ICT for Development (APCICT) (APCICT, 2022-08-20)

      Digital Development is the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to empower communities to achieve social, political and economic development. The World Bank’s Digital Development Global Practice ...