To facilitate networking so that participants may share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned in assisting with the development of national e-policies and e-strategies. The workshop also aims to provide UNDP Country Office ICT POs with expert support and advice from regional resource persons on the processes and approaches to assisting with the development of national e-policies and e-strategies.

To facilitate dialogue and open discussions on global and regional UNDP strategic frameworks for ICT for development, juxtaposed with UNDP Country Office ICT for development strategies and initiatives. Topics for discussions include the Digital Opportunities Initiative strategic framework for action and the ICT Thematic Trust Fund Service Lines, and how UNDP Country Offices may align and streamline their activities according to these frameworks.

To raise awareness on the trends and topical issues relating to ICT for development, by providing overviews on such topics as e-government, e-governance, gender and ICT, and ICT in poverty alleviation.

To facilitate open discussions on and develop mechanisms for effective co-ordination and communication between UNDP COs in Asia-Pacific, SURF offices in Asia-Pacific, APDIP, and the Bureau for Development Policy (ICT for Development), and OIST/RIM.