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p. 21 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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A. E-Readiness at ADB

44. ADB’s Information System and Technology Strategy (ISTS)²⁵ has four major objectives: to align, improve access to, optimize the use of, and manage ADB’s information resources effectively. Under the ISTS action plan, the communications system between ADB headquarters and its resident missions and the DMCs’ agencies will be upgraded to ensure ease and affordability of access and use. The ISTS will ensure information security, through ADB’s E-management initiatives, specifically its human resource system, loans and technical assistance processing, and the financial management systems (INTEGRA project²⁶). The ISTS will ensure (i) ease of doing E-business with ADB, and (ii) that ADB’s financial system can support secure electronic business transactions. As part of the strategy, ADB continues to develop, improve, and maintain its web site to provide more relevant and up-to-date information to its stakeholders²⁷.

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