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p. 12 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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A. Create an Enabling Environment

23. ADB will help create an enabling policy environment to foster (i) improvement and development of sector policies to encourage userfriendly and barrier-free technologies, including expanded provision of access to telecommunications and information systems, as well as policies on confidentiality, information security, and intellectual property rights; (ii) strengthening of public institutions in DMCs to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their development goals through ICT applications; and (iii) development of ICT facilities and related infrastructure, and networks, with priority given to more disadvantaged ICT-poor DMCs.

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