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Slide 2 Welcome to the course Introduction to ICT4D Lars Glimbert DSV Slide 3 Participants Course specifics The concept - ICT4D SPIDER This lecture DSV, SU/KTH 20072 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 4 Structure Topics Learning resources Learning modes Examination Course introduction DSV, SU/KTH 20073 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 5 Course code IB7000 / IV1009 Scheduled 29 Oct21 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 Course data DSV, SU/KTH 20074 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 6 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 Course structure DSV, SU/KTH 20075 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 7 eHealth Lars Smedman, KI eLearning Johan Thorbirnson, KTH eGovernment ke Grnlund, rU Applications DSV, SU/KTH 20076 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 8 Globalisation Lazar Rusu, DSV Localisation Gudrun Wicander, KaU ICT in development cooperation Bengt Oberger, Sida Global/Local DSV, SU/KTH 20077 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 9 Communication for All Ericsson AB ICT infrastructure Anders Hillbo, KTH ICT policies Bjrn Pehrson, KTH Connectivity DSV, SU/KTH 20078 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 10 Course information and announcements Syllabi and schedule (Daisy) A forum for dialogue and sharing of experiences Contains learning resources material from lectures URLs and other web resources On the web DSV, SU/KTH 20079 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 11 Learning resources Course home page www.ict4d.blogs.dsv.su.se Virtual learning environment www.mondo.su.se Login to Mondo using your SUKAT account (from registration) DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 10 Slide 12 Literature ICT4D - Connecting People for a better World ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 E-book DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 11 See the web for literature- and page references Slide 13 The main literature 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: 1.Innovating for Equitable Access 2.Fostering Policy and Implementation 3.Enhancing Human Capacity and Empowerment 4.Strengthening Communication for Development 5.Promoting Local Content and Knowledge 6.Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships 7.ICT for Poverty Reduction 8.Innovative Financing Mechanisms DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 12 Slide 14 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 Examination DSV, SU/KTH 200713 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 15 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) Project work DSV, SU/KTH 200714 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 16 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 Summative assessment DSV, SU/KTH 200715 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 17 Concept/context map project Pass/Fail Individual written test A, B, C, D, E, Fx, F Final grade DSV, SU/KTH 200716 Introduction to ICT4D You must pass the Concept/context map project to obtain a final grade for the course Slide 18 Write your own text Draw your own conclusions And, if not make reference to the source Student ethics DSV, SU/KTH 200717 Introduction to ICT4D D ON T STEAL Slide 19 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? Learn on-line DSV, SU/KTH 200718 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 20 R ead a lot to get a feel for the subject ICT4D and its constituents Make use of the material in Mondo B e open minded and take an active interest in you fellow students ideas and experiences! Most important DSV, SU/KTH 200719 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 21 Digital divide The present situation 4 Development Key sectors in society where ICT could play a significant difference Own reflections The concept - ICT4D DSV, SU/KTH 200720 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 22 Users of ICT DSV, SU/KTH 200721 Introduction to ICT4D Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 Slide 23 What has changed? DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 22 Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 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 Slide 24 The problem Hans Rosling at TED 06 Gapminder world DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 23 The digital divide Slide 25 ICT and the MDG 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? DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 24 Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 Slide 26 Information poor A dilemma ?Information vs food ?Information vs health ?Information vs education ?Information vs.. !Your view DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 25 Slide 27 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 The politics DSV, SU/KTH 200726 Introduction to ICT4D Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 Slide 28 Possible reasons DSV, SU/KTH 200727 Introduction to ICT4D Policy Target needs Priorities Resource allocation Main stream Information society Natural thing Regulation Competition Pro-poor policies Pilot Large Market driven Organisation Leadership Verify models Scalable Intergration Broad ownership Awareness Impact Partnership 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? Slide 29 DSV, SU/KTH 200728 Introduction to ICT4D Information society ICT4ED ICT4SD Infra structure Three 4D ICT4HRD ICT as enabler ICT sector The worlds LDCs have surpassed the important threshold of one telephone sub-scriber per 100 inhabitants in the year 2001 and now have the worlds fastest growing networks (thanks to mobile telephony) Slide 30 Is the public trust and confidence in ICTs still very low? Are ICT4D initiatives merely tinkering at the periphery? Are ICTs in the mainstream of public life and public affairs? Ire there (too many) failures when taking modern ICTs to the grassroots? Questions DSV, SU/KTH 200729 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 31 The seven Cs Internal C apacity C ommunities C onnectivity C ontent C ommunications/Culture External C o-operation C apital/Consultancy DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 30 Slide 32 The seven Cs Means C o-operation C apital/Consultancy C ommunications/Culture Goals C onnectivity C ontent C ommunities C apacity DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 31 Slide 33 The seven Cs Means C o-operation C apital/Consultancy C ommunications/Culture Goals C onnectivity C ontent C ommunities C apacity DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 32 Slide 34 Courses of action DSV, SU/KTH 200733 Introduction to ICT4D Capa- city Conect- ivity Con- tent Commu- nities ? ?? ? Slide 35 The reality DSV, SU/KTH 200734 Introduction to ICT4D http://ictfordevelopment.wordpress.com/ Slide 36 Competence network DSV, SU/KTH 200735 Introduction to ICT4D Slide 37 SPIDER Hosted at KTH in Stockholm DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D 36 A human resource competence network for ICT4D