the global centre for information and communication technologies in parliament
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The Global Centre for Information and Communication Technologies in Parliament. ECPRD - Information and Communication Technology Working Group 6 October 2006, Vilnius, Lithuania. Daniela Giacomelli Programme Officer Global Centre ICTP. About. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Global Centre for Information
and Communication Technologies in Parliament
Daniela Giacomelli Programme Officer Global Centre ICTP
ECPRD - Information and Communication Technology Working Group6 October 2006, Vilnius, Lithuania
About Technical cooperation initiative of the United
Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Launched at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis, November 2005
Establishment of the Global Centre in Rome
Promote the effective use and integration of ICT in Parliaments by:
Serving as an intermediary for sharing information, experiences and identifying best practices
Raising awareness on the use of ICT in parliaments, among the stakeholders at different levels
Facilitating project development and technical assistance to parliaments and IT management
Promoting research on emerging topics
Objectives
How the Global Centre operates Its work is guided by a Board composed of
Speakers / Presidents of Parliaments
The Centre works as an alliance of:
– Regional, national and sub-national assemblies
– Bilateral and multilateral agencies
– Academia and research centers
– Private sector
Areas of work
Networking and Coordination
Technical Assistance
Research
Linking up with regional networks
European Network
African Network
AmericasNetwork
Asia-PacificNetwork
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PR
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SA
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Africa i-P
arliament A
ction Plan
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Global Network of IT experts in Parliaments
Objectives: Providing members access to global discussion forums on
ICT in Parliament Facilitating the identification of technological solutions to
address specific issues and needs Keeping members informed on the developments in ICT for
Parliament and on the United Nations work in this area Allowing members to voice their interests and consulting
them for input and advice
You can add value to the network
Join the network of IT experts in Parliament
Provide ideas and advice on the development of the network
Help identify needs and priorities through online forums
Next steps…
Dedicated area for members in portal of the Global Centre for ICTP:
– Post documents and online discussion forum
– IT experts database
– Live in November 2006
www.ictparliament.org
Areas of work
Networking and Coordination
Technical Assistance
Research
Technical Assistance Initiatives
In the field:
– Africa i-Parliament Action Plan
Capacity Building:
– Conferences on ICT in Parliament
– Fellowship programs for hosting experts and trainees
Areas of work
Networking and Coordination
Technical Assistance
Research
Global Report on ICT in Parliament
Global survey on the use of ICT in parliaments
Case studies and overview of existing technical assistance projects on the use of ICT in parliaments
Annex: acronymsECPRD European Centre for Parliamentary Research and Documentation
GCICTP Global Centre for Information and Communication Technology in Parliament
NCSL National Conference on State Legislatures
SADCPF Southern Africa Development Community Parliament Forum