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Getting beyond the Digital Divide Approach, Objectives, Focus of the

Getting beyond the Digital Divide Approach, Objectives, Focus of the. Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Sustainability in the Information Society. International Symposium. Zürich, October 12, 2001 Gerolf Weigel, SDC.

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  1. Getting beyond the Digital DivideApproach, Objectives, Focusof the Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) and the Swiss Agency for Developmentand Cooperation (SDC) Sustainability in the Information Society. International Symposium. Zürich, October 12, 2001 Gerolf Weigel, SDC SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  2. Content • Digital Divide and Development. Key Issues • Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP) • Knowledge/ICT for Development in the Swiss Agency for Development (SDC) SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  3. DIGITAL DIVIDELIMITATIONS • ACCESS • connectivity, infrastructure beyond high income areas • education, human capacity • resources, high fees in low income areas • CONTENT • diversity (language, culture, local knowledge…) • relevance • quality SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  4. DIGITAL DIVIDELIMITATIONS • MARKET / INTERVENTIONS • market mechanisms and private investment donot reduce the Digital Divide automatically • without strong and coordinated efforts at all levels, the “ICT revolution” is likely to further enhance the poverty gap • suitable national strategies, policies and interventions are crucial SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  5. ICT FOR DEVELOPMENTPOTENTIALS • GOVERNANCE • transparency => accountability • information on misuse of power, risks etc. • voice of disadvantaged groups in policy / strategy discussions • POVERTY REDUCTION • relevant information for small producers/farmers (e.g. market prices => higher income) • direct marketing • etc. • national strategy, policy framework SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  6. ICT FOR DEVELOPMENTPOTENTIALS • GOVERNANCE • transparency => accountability • information on misuse of power • voice of disadvantaged groups in policy / strategy discussions • POVERTY REDUCTION • relevant information for small producers/farmers (e.g. market prices => higher income) • direct marketing • etc. • national strategy, policy framework SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  7. Digital Divide and Development: Key Issues (1) SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  8. Digital Divide and Development: Key Issues (2) SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  9. Digital Divide and Development: Key Issues (3) SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  10. Digital Divide and Development: Key Issues (4) SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  11. Digital Divide and Development: Key Issues (5) SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  12. Introducing THE GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP: Partners in knowledge for development

  13. GKP’s Origins The GKP arose from the 2000 participants from 144 countries attending the 1st Global Knowledge Conference, “Knowledge for Development in the Information Age”, which washosted by the World Bank and the Government of Canadain Toronto in June 1997.

  14. GKP Membership Structure Member Categories Private enterprises Government Institutions Civil society organizations Multilateral institutions Spectrum South & North Global/Regional/National/Local Big & Small Commercial & Not for profit Individual organisation & Network Multiple Focus: Strategic (Policy), Tactical (Program),Operational (Project) SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  15. 60 + partners, and growing… (20 aplications pending) • 1997 - June 2001 GKP Secretariat + Chair: World Bank Institute • new: GKP Secretariat: NITC/Malaysia GKP Chair SDC/Switzerland

  16. Source: www.globalpublic policy.net Critical Choices “Global Public Policy Networks and the Future of Global Governance” Carnegie Endowment for International Peace – Managing Global Issues Luncheon July 7, 2000

  17. Source: www.globalpublic policy.net Civil Society NET-WORKS Public Sector Private Sector Change in the Strategic Triangle

  18. Source: www.globalpublic policy.net From Confrontation to Collaboration? Rising incidence of collaborative alliances involving governments, international organizations, companies and civil society responding to the governance gaps.

  19. Diverse membership Pulls diverse groups and resources together through a cross-sectoral alliance of structured informality Flexible and dynamic can shift direction and mobilize resources quickly Can address issues that no other group can resolve by itself Wide networking opportunities/possibilities Can place issues on the global agenda Can provide access to key players of Global Policy Dialogue Aggregated Knowledge-Pool Aggregate of individual member’ knowledge and contacts Pool of individual practical experiences (tacit and codified) Mechanisms for disseminating knowledge Principle of Inclusion Meets the challenge of inclusion and trust (local-global & North-South) by helping to close the participatory gap Strengthsof Partnerships: the GKP case

  20. Consultation Platform Global agendas (DOT Force consultation; GKD List Awareness-Raising, Learning, Knowledge-Sharing Platforms GK’97; GKII; GKD List Joint-Action Platform Partner to Partner initiatives (link to GKP often not visible) Market Place for Partner-to Partner initiatives Action-Oriented Focused, substantial and practical contribution to Global Policy Dialogue Innovative implementation mechanisms for joint-action (programs/projects) in line with identified priorities Strengthsof Partnerships: the GKP case

  21. THE GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP: working together for BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE END

  22. SDC and the Digital Divide • 3 Key Elements of the SDC Policy Outline 1998 • ITCs are not an end in itself, but they are toolsin a broader approach to development and poverty reduction. • information and knowledge are essential elements of development enhancing participationand capacities of stakeholders. • SDC should play an advocacy role for its partners in international discussions about the new information society. SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  23. Knowledge for Development in SDC: Process / History Knowledge as Key Factor of Development Cooperation … … but not explicitly,no systemic approach, often rather “one way”,little networking ... 1970/80 1990 • K - Mgt • K- Sharing • Info - Mgt. • Learning • Global Knowledge • Networks, Initiatives • Digital Divide 2000 2001 Knowledge for Development • Thematic Dimension, K - Sharing, KM, Learning Processes • Multilateral Initiatives / Networks (focus: Bridging the Digital Divide) • Operational Dimension, K / ICT as component 2005 SDC-final-KS-K4D-Presentation-Chennai-weigel

  24. WBI Global Policy Civil S.. Org. UN Agencies, Task Force Civil S.. Org. Multilateral Cooperation Thematic Dept. GKP Private Sector K - Sharing, Learning WSIS Operational Progr. Dept. National Strategies / Policies Bridging the Digital Divide Info Mgt. GKP Private Sector Civil S.. Org. K/ ICT as cross-cutting component Local Action ICT for Development in SDC: Main Elements WBI Knowledge for Development Programm UNESCO Community Radio GDN = Global Development Network Francophonie WSIS GKP = Global Knowledge Partnership UNDP SURF GDLN = Global Distance Learning Network SDC-final-KS-K4D-Presentation-Chennai-weigel

  25. [SDC Approach to ICT for Devlopment: see slides No. 1 to 11] Thank you SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  26. SDC-Weigel-Digital-Divide-ETH-EMPA-Symposium-October12-2001

  27. Knowledge in the SDC 2010 Strategy

  28. The Tree of Sustainability ECOLOGICAL COMPATI- BILITY -good environmental conditions POLITICAL STABILITY Favourable economic and social trends 1. ORIENTATION TOWARDS TARGET GROUPS 2. EFFECTIVE ORGANISATION 4. APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY 3. FINANCIAL VIABILITY: FOLLOW UP COST and PROFITABILITY 6. REALISTIC PROJECT CONCEPT 5. SUPPORT by DECISION-MAKERS SUSTAINABILITY External contributions Finances - complementary Advice - transparent Technology - appropriate Training - kept up to date Fertiliser Own contributions Motivation Autonomy Self-esteem Creativity Local resources Self-confidence Positive experiences • by LOO/SDC/ 1996

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