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p. 14 of 23 BACK | NEXT Executive Summary I. Introduction II. The Information Revolution III. Need for an ADB Strategic Approach for ICT IV. Strategic Thrusts A. Create an Enabling Environment B. Build Human Resources C. Develop ICT Applications and Information Content V. Proposed Action Plan VI. Implications for ADB

Toward E-Development in Asia and the Pacific: A Strategic Approach for Information and Communication Technology : IV. Strategic Thrusts

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C. Develop ICT applications and information content

25. ADB recognizes that ICT applications and information content development are especially crucial to respond to specific DMC needs and demands that are not currently adequately met. Information content packages, appropriate to DMCs and relevant to beneficiaries, will be developed for ADB-supported projects and activities, e.g., poverty reduction, governance, education and specialized training, and strengthening of DMC banking and financial institutions. Developing ICT applications and information content, in local languages when necessary, and primarily based on ADB’s wide-ranging development experience, will help enhance the dissemination of knowledge and best practices to enhance the impact of ADB’s poverty reduction strategy.

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