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Status of the Commonwealth ICT Programme. Roderick Sanatan. The Commonwealth Initiative. 53 States ⅓ developing countries Largest single global collective CHALLENGE – mainstreaming the Commonwealth in the global system. CHOGM – November 2005.
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Status of the Commonwealth ICT Programme Roderick Sanatan
The Commonwealth Initiative • 53 States • ⅓ developing countries • Largest single global collective • CHALLENGE – mainstreaming the Commonwealth in the global system
CHOGM – November 2005 … agreed on Commonwealth Action Plan for the Digital Divide (CAPDD) HOW? … by offering new type of governance through digital opportunities … Civil Society and NGO programmes … sharing skills, resources and common values - CONTENT
CAPDD Actions • A web portal • Learning and participation through ICTs • Country and Regional projects – MDG, WSIS • Funding Mechanism – Digital Solidarity Fund • Role of Malta, India