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Welcome to the course Introduction to ICT4D

Welcome to the course Introduction to ICT4D. Lars Glimbert DSV. This lecture. Participants Course specifics The concept - ICT4D SPIDER. Course introduction. Structure Topics Learning resources Learning modes Examination. Course data. Course code IB7000 / IV1009

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Welcome to the course Introduction to ICT4D

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  1. Welcome to the course Introduction to ICT4D Lars Glimbert DSV

  2. This lecture Introduction to ICT4D • Participants • Course specifics • The concept - ICT4D • SPIDER

  3. Course introduction Introduction to ICT4D • Structure • Topics • Learning resources • Learning modes • Examination

  4. Course data Introduction to ICT4D • Course code IB7000 / IV1009 • Scheduled 29 Oct–21 Dec -07 • 14 lectures and 2 seminars • A project: ICT4D context map • A written examination • Course coordination • Lars Glimbert, DSV • glimmen@dsv.su.se • 08 - 16 17 96

  5. Course structure Introduction to ICT4D • Lectures • Introduction to ICT4D (L1, L2) • Application (L3, L9, L11) • Connectivity (L6, L7, L8) • Global/Local (L5, L10, L12) • Examination • Project work (L4, L13, L14) • Presentation seminar (S15, S16) • Written exam • Lectures and literature

  6. Applications Introduction to ICT4D • eHealth • Lars Smedman, KI • eLearning • Johan Thorbiörnson, KTH • eGovernment • Åke Grönlund, ÖrU

  7. Global/Local Introduction to ICT4D • Globalisation • Lazar Rusu, DSV • Localisation • Gudrun Wicander, KaU • ICT in development cooperation • Bengt Oberger, Sida

  8. Connectivity Introduction to ICT4D • Communication for All • Ericsson AB • ICT infrastructure • Anders Hillbo, KTH • ICT policies • Björn Pehrson, KTH

  9. Learning resources Introduction to ICT4D Course home page Virtual learning environment www.mondo.su.se Login to Mondo using your SUKAT account (from registration) • www.ict4d.blogs.dsv.su.se

  10. Literature Introduction to ICT4D • ICT4D - Connecting People for a better World • ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 • E-book • See the web for literature- and page references

  11. The main literature Introduction to ICT4D • Key Findings • Lessons Learned • Trends and Innovations • Priorities / Potential for Action • Burning Questions • Proceedings from panel discussions • References (good source for your project work) 8 Themes: • Innovating for Equitable Access • Fostering Policy and Implementation • Enhancing Human Capacity and Empowerment • Strengthening Communication for Development • Promoting Local Content and Knowledge • Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships • ICT for Poverty Reduction • Innovative Financing Mechanisms

  12. Examination Introduction to ICT4D • Formative assessment (Project work) • Seminar presentation and report • 11-12 December • Subjective summative assessment (Written test) • Two parts, 6x10 points (A) and 2x20 points (B) • 21 December

  13. Project work Introduction to ICT4D • Contextualise and describe ICT4D • Create a concept/context map • Special software - Personal Brain  • Write a report • Provide rationale (3-5 pages) • Attend presentation seminars (mandatory)

  14. Summative assessment Introduction to ICT4D • Attend lectures (mandatory) • Questions will cover all lectures • 20 points in part A if you attend 10 (of 12) thematic lectures • Use the learning resources in Mondo • Participate in after-lecture discussions • Share your findings, thoughts and ideas

  15. Final grade Introduction to ICT4D • Concept/context map project • Pass/Fail • Individual written test • A, B, C, D, E, Fx, F You must pass the Concept/context map project to obtain a final grade for the course

  16. Student ethics Introduction to ICT4D • Write your own text • Draw your own conclusions • And, if not • make reference to the source Don’t steal

  17. Learn on-line Introduction to ICT4D • Participate in “after-lecture” discussions • Share your experience with others • Introduction message • Who are you? • Why are you in this course/programme? • What is your key expectation from the Introduction to ICT4D course?

  18. Most important Introduction to ICT4D • Read a lot to get a feel for the subject ICT4D and its constituents • Make use of the material in Mondo Be open minded and take an active interest in you fellow students’ ideas and experiences!

  19. The concept - ICT4D Introduction to ICT4D • Digital divide • The present situation • 4 Development • Key sectors in society where ICT could play a significant difference • Own reflections

  20. Users of ICT Introduction to ICT4D Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6

  21. What has changed? Introduction to ICT4D Information  knowledge • Interactivity • ICT facilitate dialogue • Speed • Simultaneous information in writing, sound and picture can be exchanged • Real time ‘many-to-many’ interactions. • Integration • ICT allow for the integration of different types of media (e.g. Virtual classroom Bangladesh) • Cost • The relative cost of ICT has fallen and continue to fall Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6

  22. The problem Introduction to ICT4D • Hans Rosling at TED 06 • Gapminder world The digital divide

  23. ICT and the MDG Introduction to ICT4D • Can ICT contribute to the achievement of MDGs? If so, which are the MDGs where it can have the most impact? • How to move from project-level interventions to inclusive and results-oriented ICT-enabled development? • What are the key challenges regarding the use of ICT for MDGs? • What indicators should be used to capture the development impact of ICT? Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6

  24. “Information poor” Introduction to ICT4D • A dilemma • Information vs food • Information vs health • Information vs education • Information vs .. • Your view

  25. The politics Introduction to ICT4D • Integrate ICT systematically into poverty reduction strategies • Move beyond small pilot projects to a larger nation-wide or even region-wide implementation of ICT programs • Create new types of partnerships involving all major stakeholders – government, civil society and the private sector Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6

  26. Policy • Pilot  Large • Partnership Possible reasons Introduction to ICT4D • Target needs • Priorities • Resource allocation • Main stream • Information society • ”Natural thing” • Regulation • Competition • Pro-poor policies • Market driven • Organisation • Leadership • Verify models • Scalable • Intergration • Broad ownership • Awareness • Impact • Co-funding • Risk sharing • Cost sharing • More brains • Innovations • Sustainability • How can the enabling role of ICT in economic processes and social development be enhanced most effectively? • What are the approaches and key ingredients required to facilitate scaling-up of effective grassroots and social investment initiatives?

  27. ICT4ED Three 4D Introduction to ICT4D ICT as enabler • Information society • ICT4HRD • ICT4SD ICT sector • The world’s LDCs have surpassed the important threshold of one telephone sub-scriber per 100 inhabitants in the year 2001 and now have the world’s fastest growing networks (thanks to mobile telephony) • Infra • structure

  28. The seven Cs Introduction to ICT4D • Internal • Capacity • Communities • Connectivity • Content • Communications/Culture • External • Co-operation • Capital/Consultancy

  29. The seven Cs Introduction to ICT4D • Means • Co-operation • Capital/Consultancy • Communications/Culture • Goals • Connectivity • Content • Communities • Capacity

  30. The seven Cs Introduction to ICT4D • Means • Co-operation • Capital/Consultancy • Communications/Culture • Goals • Connectivity • Content • Communities • Capacity

  31. Courses of action Introduction to ICT4D • Capa- city • Conect-ivity ? ? • Commu-nities • Con-tent ? ?

  32. The reality Introduction to ICT4D http://ictfordevelopment.wordpress.com/

  33. Competence network Introduction to ICT4D

  34. SPIDER Introduction to ICT4D Hosted at KTH in Stockholm A human resource competence network for ICT4D

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