e-Government Interoperability Author: Emmanuel C. Lallana © UNDP, 2008, 24 pages ISBN: 978-974-13-3227-4 [PDF, 751kB]

This e-primer walks its readers through the vision and value of e-government interoperability and the steps required to achieve effective interoperability. It also answers some fundamental questions such as why government interoperability frameworks should be developed; who should be involved; how are they produced and revised; and what are the key factors for their successful development and operationalization.

ICT for Disaster Management Author: Chanuka Wattegama (Foreword by Prof. Krasae Chanawongse) © UNDP-APDIP, APCICT, 45 pages ISBN: 978-974-8283-94-4 [PDF, 1.3MB] [Wikibook]

This e-primer introduces policy makers and development practitioners to the application of different information and communication technologies (ICTs) in disaster management, with case studies from the Asia-Pacific region.

Small and Medium Enterprises and ICT Author: Vadim Kotelnikov (Foreword by Kim Hak-Su) © UNDP-APDIP, APCICT, 2007, 27 pages ISBN: 978-974-8283-93-7 [PDF, 646kB] [Wikibook]

This e-primer looks at how the knowledge-based economy has impacted small and medium enterprises (SMEs); explores why so few SMEs have adopted information and communications technology (ICT) and why SMEs should adopt ICT; and provides some policy recommendations for promoting SME adoption of ICT.

Gender and ICT Authors: Angela M. Kuga Thas, Chat Garcia Ramilo and Cheekay Cinco Foreword by Noeleen Heyzer © UNDP-APDIP, Elsevier, 2007, 65 pages ISBN-10: 81-312-0494-4 ISBN-13: 978-312-0494-8 [PDF, 1.0 MB] [Wikibook]

This e-Primer looks at information and communications technology (ICT) for development through a gender lens. It provides a gender perspectives to issues of ICT policies; access and control; education, training and skill development; and content development, and introduces a framework to integrate gender in ICT for development and empower women.

Internet Governance: A Primer Author: Akash Kapur  (Foreword by Vinton G. Cerf) © UNDP-APDIP, Elsevier, 2005, 47 pages ISBN-10: 81-312-0076-6 ISBN-13: 978-81-312-0076-6 [PDF, 603kB] [Wikibook]

This e-primer offers an overview of Internet governance, discussing its history, the issues at stake and the various actors involved. It shows how governance decisions can have social and economic ramifications, and it suggests steps that can be taken to enhance developing country participation in Internet governance.

Information and Communication Technologies for Poverty Alleviation Author: Roger W. Harris © UNDP-APDIP, 2004, 75 pages ISBN 983-3094-01-5 [PDF, 1.3MB] [Wikibook]

This e-primer provides case studies and lessons learned on the use of information and communication technologies in poverty alleviation programmes and projects. A poverty alleviation framework is presented as a guide to analyze the impact of the case studies.

ICT in Education Author: Victoria L. Tinio © UNDP-APDIP, e-ASEAN Task Force, 2003, 32 pages [PDF, 200kB] [Wikibook] Vietnamese version [PDF]

This e-primer provides an overview of the potential benefits of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education and the ways different ICTs have been used in education. It discusses the issues of effectiveness, cost, equity and sustainability, and the challenges of integrating ICTs in education.

Genes, Technology and Policy Author: Jose Maria A. Ochave © UNDP-APDIP, e-ASEAN Task Force, 2003, 52 pages [PDF, 502kB] [Wikibook] Vietnamese version [PDF]

This e-primer discusses the science and policy issues surrounding the use of modern biotechnology. It provides a snapshot of the benefits of biotechnology, as well as concerns regarding its potential negative impact on the environment and on human health.

e-Commerce and e-Business Author: Zorayda Ruth Andam © UNDP-APDIP, e-ASEAN Task Force, 2003, 47 pages [PDF, 326kB] [Wikibook] Vietnamese version [PDF]

This e-primer provides an introduction to e-commerce – what it is, how it works, and how it could affect and transform businesses. It also provides policy guidelines for promoting e-commerce that contributes to sustainable economic development.

e-Government Author: Patricia J. Pascual © UNDP-APDIP, e-ASEAN Task Force, 2003, 40 pages [PDF, 185kB] [Wikibook] Vietnamese version [PDF] Sinhala version by ICT Agency Sri Lanka [hardcopy only] Tamil version by ICTA Sri Lanka [forthcoming]

This e-primer provides information on what is e-government, its benefits and challenges, and its usefulness in a developing country context. There is also a comprehensive review of global best practices on e-government and e-governance.

e-Government Author: Patricia J. Pascual © UNDP-APDIP, e-ASEAN Task Force, 2003, 40 pages [PDF, 185kB] [Wikibook] Vietnamese version [PDF] Sinhala version by ICT Agency Sri Lanka [hardcopy only] Tamil version by ICTA Sri Lanka [forthcoming]

This e-primer provides information on what is e-government, its benefits and challenges, and its usefulness in a developing country context. There is also a comprehensive review of global best practices on e-government and e-governance.

Nets, Webs and the Information Infrastructure Author: Edwin S. Soriano © UNDP-APDIP, e-ASEAN Task Force, 2003, 49 pages [PDF, 1.1MB] [Wikibook] Vietnamese version [PDF] Sinhala and Tamil versions by ICT Agency Sri Lanka [forthcoming]

This e-primer explores the development of necessary physical infrastructure that will allow nations to flourish in the information economy. Challenges including the digital divide, the language barrier and broadband deployment are discussed with examples given.

Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Information Economy Author: Rudolfo Noel S. Quimbo © UNDP-APDIP, e-ASEAN Task Force, 2003, 45 pages [PDF, 179kB] [Wikibook] Vietnamese version [PDF] Sinhala and Tamil versions by ICTA Sri Lanka [forthcoming]

This e-primer discusses the need for a legal and regulatory environment that is conducive to the development of e-commerce and e-business. It helps developing nations define their requirements for shaping appropriate legislation and corresponding regulatory and institutional frameworks.

The Information Age Authors: Emmanuel C. Lallana and Margaret N. Uy © UNDP-APDIP, e-ASEAN Task Force, 2003, 46 pages [PDF, 286kB] [Wikibook] Mongolian version [HTML] Vietnamese version, [PDF] Sinhala and Tamil versions by ICT Agency Sri Lanka [forthcoming]

This e-primer provides a comprehensive review of the digital and information and communications technology revolutions and how they are changing the economy and society. The primer also addresses the challenges arising from the widening digital divide.