Dr. Dong Ju Choi Executive Director Asia Pacific Women’s Information Network Center (APWINC) Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea ITU Asia-Pacific Regional Development Forum May 2012

Understanding of ICT Misuse Emphasis on ICT development and utilization – Increasing interest and active promotion for ICT utilization in knowledge-based economy as a tool for development ( ICT4D) Emergence of ICT / Internet misuse – Social problems’ occurring such as Internet Addiction, Cyber Crime, illegal contents issue caused by ICT misuse – Developed countries with such experiences began to realize the importance of preventive education on ICT misuse “ICT4D + Preventive Education on ICT Misuse” for developing countries – It is the time for developing countries to begin the preventive education on ICT misuse with ICT4D efforts – For novice ICT users, simultaneous education on ICT basic skills and ICT misuse prevention will make high efficiency Background 2

Preventive Education on ICT Misuse Case 3 APEC Training Program for Preventive Education on ICT Misuse (2009 – Present) Pilot Trainings on Prevention of ICT Misuse for Trainers and end-users In 3 countries including Philippines ( ), Indonesia (2011), Malaysia (2012) 12 contents in 3 languages produced/ 58 trainers trained/ 324 end-users participated

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Project Activities Raising Awareness International Symposium in Seoul (2009) Steering Committee Meeting Annual APEC reporting Content Localization Selection of local partners Translation of contents Modification to reflect local condition Phase 1Phase 2 Local Pilot Training Phase 3 Training Contents ICT Basics ICT concepts Use of Computer components Accessing Software File Management Internet Communication tools: , instant messaging Browser use/ Search Engine e-Commerce, entertainment, social networking Responsible Use of ICT Proper Use Cybercrimes Benefits and issues concerning ICT use Preventive Education on ICT Misuse Case Selection of participants (School teachers, parents, students) Implementation of Local Training - Philippines ( ) - Indonesia (2011) - Malaysia (planned in 2012) 5

6 Private Company “APEC Training Program for Preventive Education on ICT Misuse” KT (Telecommunication company) ROK’s Government Korea Communications Committee R&HRD Hub APWINC 25% of Financial Support + Diplomatic Channel to IO Int’l Symposium on ‘Safe and Trusted ICT/Internet Use, Actions Against Internet Misuse Pilot Trainings in two APEC member economies 75% of Financial Support Official Approval KT Cultural Foundation CSR International Organization APEC TEL WG APEC HRD WG UN Global Compact Commitment Public-Private Partnership Partnership

Thank You. ขอบคุณครับ. 7 Dr. Dong Ju Choi Executive Director Asia Pacific Women’s Information Network Center (APWINC) Sookmyung Women’s University, Korea