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p. 22 of 23 BACK | NEXT Executive Summary I. Introduction II. The Information Revolution III. Need for an ADB Strategic Approach for ICT IV. Strategic Thrusts V. Proposed Action Plan VI. Implications for ADB A. E-Readiness at ADB B. Staff Skills C. Resource Requirements

Toward E-Development in Asia and the Pacific: A Strategic Approach for Information and Communication Technology : VI. Implications for ADB

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B. Staff Skills

45. Implementation of the strategic approach for ICT will mainly require upgrading skills of selected specialists in ADB operational units to acquire ICT knowledge to understand how ICT can be useful in facilitating their work and its applications in ADB assistance to DMCs. This proposed strategic approach recognizes ICT as a powerful tool for development and requires a systematic process within ADB to ensure that carefully targeted ICT applications are designed and implemented to support ADB’s overarching goal of reducing poverty in the Asia and Pacific region. To that end, given existing resource constraints, core ICT competencies within ADB must be built.

46. An internal ICT network will be established, such as a multidisciplinary ICT technical working group, and its members will become the focal point in their respective units to improve coordination and support ICT applications. Network members will also assist the project specialists to lead the dialogue with governments and other stakeholders on possible ICT issues affecting projects, and review ICT developments in DMCs to identify new opportunities and niche markets that may need to be developed. These members will provide the initial core competencies that will help jumpstart the process of integrating ICT considerations into ADB’s operational procedures. This core group will subsequently provide direction and guidance on ICT implementation matters of strategic importance and prepare a review of the strategy after 2 years. This team approach has been successfully tested by the private sector and is in line with the recommendations of the ADB study on the redesign of ADB’s operational business processes.

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