John Garrity

John Garrity is an economist, policy advisor, and project manager focusing on digital inclusion, universal internet access policy, and last-mile connectivity. He has previously held positions at the United States Agency for International Development, Cisco Systems, and World Bank and is currently a consultant for a number of organizations, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Telecommunication Union, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Broadband Commission, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, and Connectivity Capital, among others.

Quickening e-Governance in Myanmar

In a climate of economic, social, and political change, Myanmar's young population, fertile lands, plentiful endowment of natural resources, and strategic location in Southeast Asia presage a prosperous future. Beginning 2011, the government has launched an array of reforms to speed the transition to a market economy. For sustained growth and poverty reduction, however, much depends also on augmenting physical and human capital on a par; information and communication technology (ICT) for development is central to achieving that.

Developing e-Health Capabilities in Bhutan

Bhutan’s steep mountains, deep valleys, and its people’s scattered settlements pose serious challenges to health care service delivery. Medical facilities are generally more than an hour’s walk away from the nearest village, and the capital of Thimpu, where more extensive health services can be found, could be more than 20 hours away for many residents, particularly those from the east. In addition, the country has a limited healthcare workforce.