| In the years since the introduction of information technology, it has made profound changes in the developed nations, and holds great potential for developing countries. But how have information and communication technologies (ICT) actually been used in and improved development? What lessons have been learned from their utilization? In a panel on April 5, 2006, the World Bank InfoShop launched “Information and Communications for Development 2006,” a report on how ICT has and can be best applied to the development process.
The panel was introduced by Kathy Sierra, Vice President of Infrastructure for the World Bank, and chaired by Roger Morier, a Senior Communications Officer for Infrastructure. Mohsen Kahlil, Director of Global Information and Communication Technologies for the Bank, spoke on how the report illuminates the impact of technology in developing countries. Shaida Badiee, Director of the Bank’s Development Data Group, discussed the need for better indicators after the information gathered in the book.
From outside the Bank, Carl Dahlman, Professor at Georgetown University, made specific comments about the report itself, complimenting its goals but noting that most of them are still aimed at connectivity. He proposed directions for future research, including a compendium of best practices. Michael Nelson, Director of Internet Technology and Strategy for IBM, also shared his impressions of the report and where he would find it most useful. Other panelists responded briefly to these comments. Audience members asked questions about the applications of technology, ICT in Latin America, and international technical organizations like ICANN.
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