A Reader on Information and Communication Technology Planning for Development
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- DOST policies and programs in information technologyPosadas, Linda S. (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization National Commission of the Philippines, 1998)This chapter outlines the policies, programs, and strategic role of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in advancing information technology development as a key driver of national competitiveness and socioeconomic growth. It situates IT within the country’s broader science and technology planning frameworks and highlights government action as planner, catalyst, and user of information technology. The chapter discusses major initiatives in research and development, infrastructure building, human resource development, and policy coordination, including the National Information Technology Plan and the establishment of institutional networks such as PhNet. It also examines constraints to IT diffusion such as limited infrastructure, skills shortages, and regulatory gaps, and emphasizes the need for coherent, long-term strategies to maximize the developmental impact of information and communication technologies.
- Bridging the gap between the information rich and the information poorHabito, Cielito (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization National Commission of the Philippines, 1998)This chapter examines the growing divide between the information-rich and the information-poor in the context of rapid advances in information and communication technologies (ICT). It discusses how inadequate infrastructure, limited investment, weak policy support, and regulatory constraints exacerbate information poverty in developing countries, with particular reference to the Philippine experience. Drawing on international examples, the chapter highlights key policy initiatives and strategic interventions—such as government support, infrastructure development, human resource training, and market-oriented reforms—needed to bridge the information gap and ensure that ICT contributes meaningfully to equitable development.
- Information and communication technology: Policies and plans(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization National Commission of the Philippines, 1998)This chapter emphasizes the critical role of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in national development, specifically within the Philippines' strategy to achieve industrial status. It argues for a comprehensive communication policy framework to move beyond fragmented, sectoral approaches. The text highlights the need to balance regulation (for infrastructure and national security) with deregulation (to encourage investment and protect press freedom). Ultimately, the chapter advocates for a multisectoral approach to planning that integrates national values—such as the common good, democratization, and cultural diversity—to ensure technology serves as an integral component of social and economic progress.
- UNESCO and an information society for all: An introduction(United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization National Commission of the Philippines, 1998)This chapter explores the global transition from an industrial to an information society and outlines UNESCO’s mandate to ensure this shift benefits all of humanity. It examines how the rapid development of digital technologies offers transformative opportunities for education, scientific research, and cultural preservation, particularly for "reaching the unreached" in developing nations.