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Information and Communication Technology for Peace and Partnership

11 November 2016
ICT for peace and partnership can promote peace, justice, and strong institutions and strengthen partnerships for the global goals. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 16–17 see to peace and partnership: they mean to promote peace, justice, and strong institutions and strengthen the partnerships…

How Information and Communication Technology Can FastTrack Development

4 November 2016
Developing countries have yet to reap digital dividends. Affordable, open, and safe ICT can boost collaboration, efficiency, and innovation. Information and communication technology facilitates by electronic means the processing, transmission, and display of information. Ever faster and cheaper,…

Information and Communication Technology for People

2 November 2016
Information and communication technology (ICT) for people can help end poverty and hunger, ensure healthy lives and quality education, achieve gender equality, and provide water and sanitation for all. Sustainable Development Goals 1–6 see to people: they mean to end poverty and hunger, ensure…

Information and Communication Technology for the Planet

1 November 2016
Information and communication technology (ICT) for the planet can help build sustainable cities and communities, ensure responsible consumption, fortify climate action, conserve and sustainably use life below water, and protect and manage life on land. The challenges of the 21st century are…

Information and Communication Technology for Prosperity

1 November 2016
Information and communication technology (ICT) for prosperity can ensure access to affordable and clean energy; promote decent work and economic growth; advance industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and reduce inequalities. The challenges of the 21st century are daunting even as the agenda of…

Leveraging Information and Communication Technology for Development

1 October 2016
“ICT for Development” leverages information and communication technology to propel economic and social progress in developing countries. ICT has already transformed the financial services, media, retail, and telecommunications sectors. Through the globalization it simultaneously feeds on and…

Deploying Mobile and Branchless Banking in Bhutan

1 July 2016
An ADB project is helping Bhutan promote financial literacy and strengthen financial inclusion by supporting mobile and branchless banking. In line with the government's priority under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2013–2018) to improve the business climate for the private sector, the Strengthening…

Instituting eGovernment Procurement in Nepal

1 June 2016
e-Government procurement (e-GP) promotes transparency, quality, and economic development as proven by Nepal’s experience. The new e-GP system of Nepal eases the access of national and international bidders to procurement opportunities; reduces turnaround time across the public procurement cycle…