An ICT role in key sectors of development of society.

Definition of ICT ICT (information and communications technology - or technologies) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. 

Subject ICT and its purposes Worldwide research has shown that ICT can lead to improved student learning and better teaching methods. A report made by the National Institute of Multimedia Education in Japan, proved that an  increase in student exposure to educational ICT through curriculum integration has a significant and positive impact on student achievement, especially in terms of "Knowledge・Comprehension" · "Practical skill"  and "Presentation skill" in subject areas such as mathematics, science, and social study. Images can easily be used in teaching and improving the retentive memory of students. Teachers can easily explain complex instructions and ensure student’s comprehension Teachers are able to create interactive classes and make the lessons more enjoyable, which could improve student’s attendance and concentration

Standards in the field of ICT ICT standardization is the voluntary cooperation for the development of technical specifications that outlines the agreed properties for a particular product, service, or procedure. ICT specifications are primarily used to maximize the ability for systems to work together. In modern ICT the value of a device relies on its ability to communicate with other devices. This is known as the ‘network effect’ and is important in almost all areas of ICT

Communication between ICT and achievement of the objectives of a sustainable development in the Millennium Declaration The Millennium Declaration acknowledges that ICTs are an important tool to achieve its overall goals; ICTs can help alleviate poverty, improve the delivery of education and health care, make government services more accessible, and much more.

Target 18 of Goal 8 calls upon the Declaration’s adherents to: “In cooperation with the private sector make available the benefits of new technologies, specifically information and communications”. The Rolling Plan on ICT Standardization covers all activities that can support standardization. Priority actions aim to ensure compatibility and facilitate ICT uptake in key areas. The Plan offers details on the international contexts for each policy: Societal Challenges: eHealth, accessibility of ICT products and services, web accessibility, e-Skills and e-Learning, emergency communications and eCall. Innovation for the Digital Single Market: e-Procurement, e-Invoicing, card/internet and mobile payments, eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). Sustainable growth: Smart grids and smart metering, smart cities, ICT environmental impact, European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) and Intelligent Transport System (ITS). Key enablers and security: Cloud computing, (Open) Data, e-government, electronic identification and trust services including e-Signatures, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Internet of Things (IoT), network and information security (cyber-security) and ePrivacy.