Eye in the Sky: Earth Observation in Aid of Development

Space technology is providing vital information that helps address development challenges in Asia and the Pacific. Read More

Apps for Asia Winners Featured at ADB Annual Meeting

ADB and Microsoft Corp. will showcase the Apps For Asia – Redesigning Development Program that includes concepts for mobile applications that track water usage, consolidate the most sought-after emergency services, monitor medication use among tuberculosis patients, and help public transit users plan travel. Read More

Transforming Beyond 'Factory Asia' Key to Keeping Economies Strong

Developing Asia must invest in skills, technologies, and the private sector to move beyond low-cost manufacturing and ensure strong economic growth. Read More

Helping Mongolia Leapfrog to the Digital Future

An ADB funded program provides IT training and facilities to a primary school in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar. Watch Video

ADB's Work to Improve Access to Information and Communication

Rapid advances in information and communications technology (ICT) have created tremendous opportunities for economic and social gains in the world’s poorest areas. A key infrastructure of knowledge-based economies, ICT is a driving force for rapidly growing new sectors including electronics and software development, business process outsourcing and various internet services.

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Key Statistics

444
ADB ICT-related initiatives have been implemented from 2000-2012

$14.45 billion
has been allocated for ADB projects with ICT components from 2000-2012

ICT in Key Sectors

Telecommunications and ICT
Public Sector Management
Education
Health and Social Protection
Agriculture

Publications

Oct 2012
Maldives: Information Technology Development Project (South Asia Project Brief)

Sep 2012
Samoa: Country Operations Business Plan (2013-2015)

Aug 2012
ICT in Education in Central and West Asia: Executive Summary

Jul 2012
Vanuatu: Country Operations Business Plan (2013-2015)

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Projects

ADB ICT-related Projects by Sector (in percent)

19%
Public Sector Management
 
19%
Transport and ICT
 
16%
Education
 
11%
Multisector
 
9%
Finance
 
9%
Agriculture
 
7%
Industry and Trade
 
4%
Water and Others
 
4%
Health and Social Protection
 
3%
Energy
 

Projects by country
Projects by sector

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