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p. 23 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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C. Resource Requirements

47. The internal changes described will not require any new structure, or any additional administrative layer. It calls for a new work culture and efficient knowledge management, which will require more interaction and consultation among ADB staff at all levels, more exchange of information, and more active participation of subject specialists in maintaining and developing ADB’s information systems and resources. The suggested multidisciplinary team approach will open the possibility of fully harnessing the qualifications and skills of current ADB staff in areas where their expertise is required, with their involvement being unhampered by rigid organizational compartmentalization. Only in cases where ADB has no expertise in the specific ICT area will additional staff, consultants, or expertise from cooperating agencies or partners be needed.

48. For the medium and long term, ADB will put more emphasis on ICT skills for staff as many staff are not ICT competent and not in a position to think creatively about possibilities offered by ICT. Operational units will be staffed with at least one specialist on ICT applications. Resources will be required to design and organize specific training courses to improve skills and knowledge of staff in using and applying ICT in their respective work and projects.

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