Monday 14 July 2003

8:00 AM

Registration of participants and guests

9:00 AM

Inaugural Session

Welcome Address by Kanni Wignaraja, Resident Representative a.i., UNDP Viet Nam

Introductory Remarks by

• Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Executive Director, Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP)
• Shahid Akhtar, Programme Coordinator, Asia-Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP)

Keynote Speech by Prof. Academician Dang Huu, Chairman, IT Steering Committee, Communist Party of Viet Nam
 

10:00 AM

ICT and Society, Dr. BK Gairola
Examines the historical development of information and communication technology (ICT) and its impact on society. Topics include:
- Technology Evolution
- Impact on Society

Case Study (Audio/Video)
Discussion

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11:00 AM

Tea Break

11:30 AM

ICT4D Video Presentation, Rinalia Abdul Rahim
Global Knowledge Partnership

12:00 PM

Issues and Challenges in ICT Adoption and Diffusion, Dr. BK 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

Passport Case Study
Discussion

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1:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

ICT Policy Framework Development, Dr. BK 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

ICT Policy Case Study
Discussion

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3:30 PM

Tea Break

4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Discussion (continuation)

7:00 PM

Welcome Dinner for Seminar Participants and Resource Persons
Hosted by Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, Resident Representative a.i. , UNDP Viet Nam

Tuesday 15 July 3002

9:00 AM

ICT for Development Case Studies and Other Initiatives
The presentation of case studies and other experiences in the use of ICT4D in the Asia-Pacific region.

Representative Case Studies Host Country by Dr. Nguyen Si Dung and Dr. Tran Ngoc Ca
- Q&A

Case Studies from Within the Region, by Dr. Mahesh Chandra
- 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

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

10:30 AM

The Role of Parliamentarians in ICT for Development, Dr. BK 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

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11:00 AM

Tea Break

11:30 AM

Discussion

12:30 PM

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

1:00 PM

Lunch