Why it is important to learn and acquire ICTs for development

Using ICTs for Development

With the accelerated spread of information and communication technologies (ICTs) developing communities need to use them to be able to share in the global reach for information, communication and productivity. Our aim is to provide women and youth with an educational venue for better livelihood opportunities, through improved access to information and its use in skill development that can lead to employment or the establishment of small and micro enterprises (SMEs). This is achieved by building the capacities of the local NGOs and CBOs as they are one of the engines to help their communities to bridge the poverty gap.

Purpose

This operational manual has been designed to assist the ArabDev facilitators to use information and communication tools (ICTs) in project management. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of the particular project. NGOs and development workers are encouraged to use ICTs to enhance the development work of their non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and to find ways to expose their served communities to ICTs for their personal advancement.