Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play a key role in development and economic growth. But ICT development cannot be limited to increasing access alone. To effect the most positive change, the development community must also focus on leveraging ICT’s power to transform economies.
The World Bank Group (WBG) is currently developing a new ICT Sector strategy that better incorporates ICT’s transformational power into its work. The strategy will take a cross-sectoral approach that focuses on three pillars:
The WBG is consulting with external and internal stakeholders to refine and strengthen the strategy. We seek views from all stakeholders on where and how to focus our financial and advisory services within this constantly-changing sector.
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The Independent Evaluation Group publishes its evaluation of the World Bank Group's interventions in the ICT sector.
IEG Article - Full Report (pdf 108p 2Mo) |
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