Monday 21 July 2003

8.00 AM

Registration of Participants

9.00 AM

Inaugural Session

• Welcome Address by Miguel Bermeo-Estrella, Resident Representative, UNDP Sri Lanka
• Opening Remarks by
  • Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Executive Director, Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP)
  • Shahid Akhtar, Programme Coordinator, Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP)
  • Hon. Joseph Michael Perera, Speaker of the Parliament, Sri Lanka
  • Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, Leader of the Opposition, Sri Lanka
• Keynote Address by Hon. Milinda Moragoda, Minister, Economic Reform, Science and Technology, Sri Lanka

10.30 AM

Tea

11.00 AM

Introductions and Statements

• Self introductions by participants
• Statements by each country delegation on ICT for development, the role that parliamentarians have played in promoting ICTD, the obstacles, challenges and successes.

ICT and Society, Dr. B K Gairola
Examines the historical development of information and communication technology (ICT) and its impact on society. Topics include:

• Technology Evolution
• Impact on Society

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Issues and Challenges in ICT Induction, Dr. B K Gairola
Examines the causes of slow diffusion of ICT in society, despite being accepted as a universal tool for development. Topics include:

• Change Management Issues
• Technology Issues
• Process Re-engineering Issues
• Knowledge Gap Issues
• Social Issues (gender, youth, disadvantaged)
• Employment and Income Generation Issues

Discussion

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12.30 PM

Lunch

2.00 PM

ICT Policy Framework Development, Dr. B K Gairola
Looks at the role of policy initiatives and the integration of different initiatives by stakeholders and the provision of a unified and systematic platform for ICT4D in society. Topics include:

• Infrastructure Issues
• Content Issues
• Security Issues
• Legal Issues
• Citizen Services issues
• Business Issues

Discussion

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3.00 PM

Tea

3.30 PM

Role of Parliamentarians in ICT4D, Dr. B K Gairola
Focuses on the role of parliamentarians in the diffusion of ICT in society and strategies for capacity building. Topics include:

• Vision and Leadership for Policy Evolution
• Change Agent for Citizens
• Change Agent for Good Governance
• Use of ICT for Local Area (Constituency) Development

Discussion

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4.30 PM - 5.00 PM

Identification and Formulation of Working Groups

7.00 PM

Welcome Dinner for Seminar Participants and Resource Persons
Hosted by Miguel Bermeo-Estrella, Resident Representative, UNDP Sri Lanka

Tuesday 22 July 3002

9.00 AM

Working Group Discussions
Working Groups shall discuss separately on issues and topics raised during Day One of the seminar.

10.30 AM

Tea

11.00 AM

Working Group Presentations and Discussions
Plenary session - Each Working Group will be given time to present and highlight their discussions for the entire group. An open plenary discussion, moderated by Dr. B K Gairola, will follow the working group presentations.

11.30 AM

Visit to the Parliament of Sri Lanka

2.00 PM

ICT4D Case Studies and Other Initiatives

Representative Case Studies from the Host Country
by Dilanthe Withanage
- Q&A

PARAGON/APPAN, Henrik Lindroth
Presents the experiences of the Asia Parliamentary Policy Analysis Network (APPAN) by UNDP's PARAGON, Regional Governance Programme for Asia
- Q&A

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The Asian Parliamentarians Forum, Phet Sayo
Highlights the online discussion forum that provides a platform for the sharing of experiences and a resource centre on ICT for Asian Parliamentarians.
- Q&A

4.30 PM

Conclusion of Seminar
Closing Remarks by Shahid Akhtar, Programme Coordinator, Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP)