Welcome to the course Introduction to ICT4D DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Welcome to the course Introduction to ICT4D Lars Glimbert DSV Introduction to ICT4D

This lecture Participants Course specifics The concept - ICT4D SPIDER Introduction to ICT4D Participants Course specifics The concept - ICT4D SPIDER DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Course introduction Structure Topics Learning resources Learning modes Introduction to ICT4D Structure Topics Learning resources Learning modes Examination DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Course data Course code IB7000 / IV1009 Scheduled 29 Oct–21 Dec -07 Introduction to ICT4D Course code IB7000 / IV1009 Scheduled 29 Oct–21 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 DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Course structure Lectures Examination 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 DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Applications eHealth eLearning eGovernment Lars Smedman, KI Introduction to ICT4D eHealth Lars Smedman, KI eLearning Johan Thorbiörnson, KTH eGovernment Åke Grönlund, ÖrU DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Global/Local Globalisation Localisation ICT in development cooperation Introduction to ICT4D Globalisation Lazar Rusu, DSV Localisation Gudrun Wicander, KaU ICT in development cooperation Bengt Oberger, Sida DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Connectivity Communication for All ICT infrastructure ICT policies Introduction to ICT4D Communication for All Ericsson AB ICT infrastructure Anders Hillbo, KTH ICT policies Björn Pehrson, KTH DSV, SU/KTH 2007

On the web Course information and announcements Introduction to ICT4D Course information and announcements Syllabi and schedule (Daisy) A forum for dialogue and sharing of experiences Contains learning resources material from lectures URL’s and other web resources DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Learning resources Course home page Virtual learning environment Introduction to ICT4D Course home page Virtual learning environment www.ict4d.blogs.dsv.su.se www.mondo.su.se Login to Mondo using your SUKAT account (from registration) DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Literature ICT4D - Connecting People for a better World DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Literature Introduction to ICT4D ICT4D - Connecting People for a better World ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 E-book See the web for literature- and page references DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

The main literature 8 Themes: Innovating for Equitable Access DSV, SU/KTH 2007 The main literature Introduction to ICT4D 8 Themes: Innovating for Equitable Access Fostering Policy and Implementation Enhancing Human Capacity and Empowerment Strengthening Communication for Development Promoting Local Content and Knowledge Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships ICT for Poverty Reduction Innovative Financing Mechanisms Key Findings Lessons Learned Trends and Innovations Priorities / Potential for Action Burning Questions Proceedings from panel discussions References (good source for your project work) DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

Examination Formative assessment (Project work) DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Examination Introduction to ICT4D 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 DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

Project work Contextualise and describe ICT4D Introduction to ICT4D 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) DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Summative assessment Attend lectures (mandatory) Introduction to ICT4D 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 DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Final grade Concept/context map project Individual written test Introduction to ICT4D Concept/context map project Pass/Fail Individual written test A, B, C, D, E, Fx, F You must pass the Concept/context map project to obtain a final grade for the course DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Student ethics Write your own text Draw your own conclusions Introduction to ICT4D Write your own text Draw your own conclusions And, if not make reference to the source Don’t steal To insert this slide into your presentation Save this template as a presentation (.ppt file) on your computer. Open the presentation that will contain the image slide. On the Slides tab, place your insertion point after the slide that will precede the image slide. (Make sure you don't select a slide. Your insertion point should be between the slides.) On the Insert menu, click Slides from Files. In the Slide Finder dialog box, click the Find Presentation tab. Click Browse, locate and select the presentation that contains the image slide, and then click Open. In the Slides from Files dialog box, select the image slide. Select the Keep source formatting check box. If you do not select this check box, the copied slide will inherit the design of the slide that precedes it in the presentation. Click Insert. Click Close. DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Learn on-line Participate in “after-lecture” discussions Introduction to ICT4D 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? DSV, SU/KTH 2007

DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Most important Introduction to ICT4D Read a lot to get a feel for the subject ICT4D and its constituents Make use of the material in Mondo Be open minded and take an active interest in you fellow students’ ideas and experiences! DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

The concept - ICT4D Digital divide 4 Development Own reflections Introduction to ICT4D Digital divide The present situation 4 Development Key sectors in society where ICT could play a significant difference Own reflections DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Users of ICT Introduction to ICT4D DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

What has changed? Information  knowledge Interactivity Speed DSV, SU/KTH 2007 What has changed? Introduction to ICT4D 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 Can ICT Contribute to Development and Poverty Reduction? For rather some time, information, knowledge and communication have been core elements of sustainable development efforts. So what has really changed over the last few years due to the dramatic development and spread of information and communication technologies? Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

The problem The digital divide Hans Rosling at TED 06 Gapminder world DSV, SU/KTH 2007 The problem Introduction to ICT4D Hans Rosling at TED 06 Gapminder world The digital divide Show first five minutes of TED06 presentation DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

DSV, SU/KTH 2007 ICT and the MDG Introduction to ICT4D 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? Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

“Information poor” A dilemma Information vs food Information vs health Introduction to ICT4D A dilemma Information vs food Information vs health Information vs education Information vs .. Your view DSV, SU/KTH 2007

DSV, SU/KTH 2007 The politics Introduction to ICT4D 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 Source: ISBN: 3-03798-065-6 DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

Possible reasons Policy Pilot  Large Partnership DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Possible reasons Introduction to ICT4D Policy Pilot  Large Partnership Target needs Priorities Resource allocation Main stream Information society ”Natural thing” Regulation Competition Pro-poor policies 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? Market driven Organisation Leadership Verify models Scalable Intergration Broad ownership Awareness Impact Co-funding Risk sharing Cost sharing More brains Innovations Sustainability Adequate technologies Content should be people-centred, demand-driven and in local languages (ICTs should be embedded and synchronized with other policies and resources: Freedom of expression, competitive markets, independent regulators, a universal service fund and other elements, is key. Other resources must be available, e.g. job opportunities or access to credit or health services in order to make use of information provided by ICTs Ownership by the local communities, partnership and networking are key to effective poverty reduction programmes Collaboration with/among providers of relevant information (local health clinics, research institutes, self-help organisations) to establish effective linkages DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

Three 4D Information society ICT as enabler ICT sector ICT4ED ICT4HRD Introduction to ICT4D ICT as enabler Information society ICT4HRD ICT4SD ICT sector Infra structure The world’s LDCs have surpassed the important threshold of one telephone sub-scriber per 100 inhabitants in the year 2001 and now have the world’s fastest growing networks (thanks to mobile telephony) DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Questions Is the public trust and confidence in ICTs still very low? Introduction to ICT4D 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? DSV, SU/KTH 2007

The seven Cs Co-operation Capital/Consultancy Capacity Communities Introduction to ICT4D External Co-operation Capital/Consultancy Internal Capacity Communities Connectivity Content Communications/Culture DSV, SU/KTH 2007

The seven Cs Connectivity Co-operation Capital/Consultancy Content Introduction to ICT4D Goals Connectivity Content Communities Capacity Means Co-operation Capital/Consultancy Communications/Culture DSV, SU/KTH 2007

The seven Cs Connectivity Co-operation Capital/Consultancy Content Introduction to ICT4D Goals Connectivity Content Communities Capacity Means Co-operation Capital/Consultancy Communications/Culture DSV, SU/KTH 2007

Courses of action ? ? ? ? Commu-nities Con-tent Capa- city DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Courses of action Introduction to ICT4D Capa- city Conect-ivity ? ? Commu-nities Con-tent ? ? DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

The reality http://ictfordevelopment.wordpress.com/ DSV, SU/KTH 2007 The reality Introduction to ICT4D http://ictfordevelopment.wordpress.com/ DSV, SU/KTH 2007 Introduction to ICT4D

Competence network Introduction to ICT4D DSV, SU/KTH 2007

SPIDER A human resource competence network for ICT4D Introduction to ICT4D A human resource competence network for ICT4D Hosted at KTH in Stockholm DSV, SU/KTH 2007