The United Nations E-Government Survey 2012 finds that many have put in place e-government initiatives and information and communication technologies applications for the people to further enhance public sector efficiencies and streamline governance systems to support sustainable development.
802.11ac is the next evolution of the Wi-Fi standard that promises to deliver multiple HD video streams simultaneously. It can reach maximum throughputs well above a Gigabit per second. The 802.11ac specification mandates operation in the 5 GHz band, where there is relatively less interference and more channels are available compared to the 2.4 GHz band.
Montreal, Canada, 29 - 31 May 2012ITU is organizing the Seventh ITU Symposium on ICTs, the Environment and Climate Change on 29-31 May 2012 in Montreal, Canada. The event will be co-organized with the government of Canada and will be hosted by Prompt.
What can mathematics say about history? According to TED Fellow Jean-Baptiste Michel, quite a lot. From changes to language to the deadliness of wars, he shows how digitized history is just starting to reveal deep underlying patterns.
The rapid evolution of the Web from its static beginning to the rich interactive interoperable media platform that it is today indicates that it is likely to be the principal platform for new development for the foreseeable future.
Provides examples of how adopting pro-ICT policies, establishing effective regulatory frameworks and developing strategic private and public partnerships can play a key role in boosting access, affordability and demand.
Describes the impact of broadband on the economy and job creation in the Philippines, with an evaluation of the development of e-applications in the areas of education, public health, media and government services. For the period 2000-2010, mobile broadband adoption was found to contribute an annual 0.32% of GDP. This represents 6.9% of all GDP growth for the economy during the past decade.
The discussion about women’s access to and use of digital Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in developing countries has been inconclusive so far. Some claim that women are rather technophobic and that men are much better users of digital tools, while others argue that women enthusiastically embrace digital communication. This article puts this question to an empirical test.
ICT, as a technological innovation and a major factor in globalization, poses particular problems of ownership and identity with regard to the African continent. What is the place of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in Africa, and what is the place of Africa in a world increasingly dominated by ICT? This chapter seeks to explode the apparent contradiction between Africa and ICT.
Palais des Nations, GenevaThe Commission will review progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes at the regional and international levels, including on improvements to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).
