Hub for ICT Human Capacity Development

Hub for ICT Human Capacity Development United Nations Asian and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for Development Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific www.unapcict.org

Vision To achieve inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific through the use of information and communication technologies (ICT). Contents 06 Opening minds through learning and sharing 08 Empowering youth, investing in our future 10 Enhancing women s potential through ICT 12 Turning development challenges into opportunities 14 Exploring what works and what doesn t 16 Working together as one 18 Harmonious interaction for a better world Mission To build the human and institutional capacity of members and associate members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) on the use of ICT for sustainable development. Roles Enhancing knowledge and skills in ICT of government leaders, civil servants, women entrepreneurs, and youth; Strengthening the ICT capacity of training institutions through Training of Trainers (ToT); Providing advisory services on institutionalizing ICT for Development (ICTD) in human resource development progammes; Conducting research to support ICT capacity development on topics including ICT trends, training needs, good practices and training methods; Facilitating knowledge sharing and the exchange of experiences through knowledge resources and online portals; and Providing a platform for regional dialogues on policies, strategies and practices on ICT capacity development for inclusive and sustainable development.

A Regional Hub for ICT Capacity Development A Glimpse of Our Beginnings 18 May 2005 31 Jan 2006 16 Jun 2008 16 Jun 2009 08 Feb 2012 09 Jun 2016 Adoption of ESCAP Resolution 61/6 establishing APCICT in Incheon, Republic of Korea Signing of the host country agreement between the Government of Republic of Korea and the United Nations Launch of APCICT s first flagship programme, Academy of ICT Essentials for Government Leaders (Academy) Launch of APCICT s online distance learning platform, APCICT Virtual Academy Launch of APCICT s second flagship programme, Turning Today s Youth into Tomorrow s Leaders (TTYTL) Launch of APCICT s third flagship programme, Women and ICT Frontier Initiative (WIFI) Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 02 l 03

Message Ban Ki-moon United Nations Secretary-General ICTs are powerhouses of the global economy, offering solutions for sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity let us work together to bridge the digital divide and harness the power of technology to create a better and more sustainable future for all. Shamshad Akhtar Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP ICT creates opportunities for us to devise new strategies towards inclusive, equitable and sustainable socio-economic growth and development. While the ability of countries to deploy and utilize ICT necessitates adequate ICT infrastructure and resources, the institutional and human capacities to harness the full potential of ICT for economic growth and sustainable development are equally important.

Director s Remarks Rhee Hyeun-Suk Director, UN-APCICT / ESCAP ICT is transforming people s lives around the world. It drives social development and innovation through increased connectivity, improved access to basic services and the creation of employment opportunities. In developing countries, the use of ICT to address social, economic and environmental challenges is helping to improve living conditions of impoverished people and communities. Success stories on the effective use of ICT for development abound. Improved connectivity and mobile based applications have played a key role in increasing farmers access to good agricultural practices and technologies to improve their livelihoods. ICT has enabled the creation of telemedicine networks that contribute to better disease surveillance. Remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) have also contributed to building climate-and disaster-resilient communities. In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ICT is cross-cutting in 17 Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, APCICT works to help countries build their human and institutional capacities to effectively leverage ICT for sustainable socio-economic development. In partnership with member States, development agencies, academic institutions, civil society organizations, private sector and other related stakeholders, APCICT is committed to bridging the digital divide and providing a strong foundation for sustained ICT capacity development. Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 04 l 05

01 Opening minds through learning and sharing

The Academy of ICT Essentials for Government Leaders (Academy) http://www.unapcict.org/academy Launched in June 2008, the Academy is APCICT s flagship capacity building programme for government leaders and civil servants. It aims to equip them with the essential knowledge and skills needed to fully leverage the opportunities presented by ICT for sustainable development. Consisting of a core ICTD curriculum available in different languages, the Academy continues to be rolled-out and institutionalized in countries in Asia and the Pacific. The Academy Modules 01 The Linkage between ICT Applications and Meaningful Development 02 ICT for Development Policy, Process and Governance 03 e-government Applications 04 ICT Trends for Government Leaders 05 Internet Governance 06 Information Security and Privacy 07 ICT Project Management in Theory and Practice 08 Options for Funding ICT for Development 09 ICT for Disaster Risk Management 10 ICT, Climate Change and Green Growth 11 Social Media for Development Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 06 l 07

02 Empowering youth, investing in our future

Turning Today s Youth into Tomorrow s Leaders (TTYTL) http://www.unapcict.org/pr Turning Today s Youth into Tomorrow s Leaders aims to cultivate students and youth to become future leaders who are equipped with the knowledge and skills on using ICT for sustainable development. Under this programme, the Primer Series on ICTD for Youth (Primer Series) was launched in February 2012 to provide learning resources that institutions of higher education in Asia and the Pacific can use, thereby expanding the coverage of ICTD education in university curricula. The Primer Series is now utilized over a hundred universities and colleges across the region. Primer Series Issues 01 An Introduction to ICT for Development 02 Project Management and ICTD 03 ICT for Disaster Risk Management 04 ICT, Climate Change, and Green Growth 05 Exploring Social Media's Role in Development Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 08 l 09

03 Enhancing women s potential through ICT

Women and ICT Frontier Initiative ( ) http://www.unapcict.org/wifi is a flagship programme that has an overall mission to create socially and economically-empowered women through ICT-enabled entrepreneurship. It endeavors to accomplish this through two key objectives: 1) Strengthen the capacity of current and potential women entrepreneurs in Asia and Pacific on utilizing information and communication technologies (ICT); and 2) Strengthen capacity of government leaders and policymakers to create an enabling environment for ICT-empowered women entrepreneurs. Launched in June 2016, 5 modules are available with additional resources. Core Content Module 1: Women s Empowerment, SDGs and ICT Module 2: Enabling Role of ICT for Women Entrepreneurs Women Entrepreneurs Track Module 1: Planning a Business Using ICT Module 2: Managing a Business Using ICT Policymakers Track Module 1: An Enabling Environment for Women Entrepreneurs WIFI InfoBank A platform for sharing training resources, case studies, and ICT applications to help women enhance their business prospects Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 10 l 11

04 Turning development challenges into opportunities

01 APCICT Virtual Academy http://e-learning.unapcict.org/ The APCICT Virtual Academy is the online distance-learning version of the Centre s flagship capacity building programmes. It is an integral component of APCICT's strategy to diversify the delivery channels for its capacity building efforts. 02 e-collaborative Hub (e-co Hub) http://unapcict.org/ecohub The e-co Hub aims to enhance the learning and training experience by enabling easy access to relevant resources, and fostering continuous learning through an interactive online space for sharing knowledge and experiences on ICTD. Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 12 l 13

05 Exploring what works and what doesn t

01 Research for ICT Human Capacity Building 02 APCICT undertakes research and analytical studies on ICTD and capacity building with the aim to assist member countries in making timely and appropriate decisions in the choice and adoption of relevant ICT tools towards achieving development goals. APCICT offers valuable knowledge products such as a Briefing Note Series, Case Study Series, Knowledge Sharing Series and Brief on ICT Trend. Advisory Services APCICT shares its expertise with countries implementing ICTD human capacity building programmes through technical assistance and advisory services. It provides consultation and advice to governments, universities and training partners on how to institutionalize its flagship programmes and sustain ICT capacity development efforts. It offers customized training, consulting on course design, curriculum development, and their incorporation into human resource capacity building frameworks. Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 14 l 15

06 Working together as one

A Global Partnership Approach APCICT is well-aware that one organization alone cannot effectively strengthen capacities in understanding and using ICT applications for sustainable development. Thus, the Centre is actively and continuously building strategic national, regional and global partnerships with various stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector, other UN organizations, international development partners and academic institutions, in the development of value-added ICT human capacity building programmes and fulfilling the Centre s vision of utilizing ICT for socio-economic development towards delivering the Sustainable Development Goals. Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 16 l 17

07 Harmonious interaction for a better world

APCICT and the UN Family As a subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), APCICT works to build the capacity of the member States of ESCAP to use ICT for their socio-economic development through human and institutional capacity building. Working Together for a Better World ESCAP is the regional development arm of the United Nations and serves as the main economic and social development centre for the United Nations in Asia and the Pacific. Its mandate is to foster cooperation between its 53 members and 9 associate members. It provides the strategic link between global and country-level programmes and issues. It supports governments of countries in the region in consolidating regional positions and advocates regional approaches to meeting the region s unique socio-economic challenges in a globalizing world. The ESCAP Secretariat is located in Bangkok, Thailand. UNHQ New York, USA UNECLAC Santiago, Chile UNECE Geneva, Switzerland UNECA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia UNESCWA Beirut, Lebanon APCICT/ESCAP Incheon, Republic of Korea UNESCAP Bangkok, Thailand ESCAP works to overcome some of the region s greatest challenges by providing results-oriented projects, technical assistance and capacity building to member States in the following areas: ICT and Disaster Risk Reduction Environment and Development Social Development Statistics Macroeconomic Policy and Financing for Development Trade and Investment Transport Sustainable Development Hub for ICT Human Capacity Building 18 l 19

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