II. Information and communications technology

Information and communications technology infrastructure

(b) Information and Communications Technology Services

Making information and communications technology available to all youth

Providing training to facilitate use of information and communications technology

Protecting youth from the harmful aspects of information and communications technology

24.26 This subprogramme is the responsibility of the Information and Communications Technology Service.

The network of local youth councils in Croatia relies significantly upon information and communications technology.

(b) UNHCR's information and communications technology strategy and implementation thereof (EC 55 SC CRP 23)

Promoting the use of information and communications technology by persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups

In the field of information technology (IT) and communications, Syria has developed a strategy for the relevant technologies.

(n) Establishment of eight United Nations Volunteers positions (four Telecommunications and four Information Technology Technicians) and eight national General Service staff (four Telecommunications and four Information Technology Assistants) in the Communications and Information Technology Section, Division of Administration (A 59 748, para. 18 (g))

Requests the Secretary General to ensure that the information and communications technology capacity and strategy of the Economic Commission for Africa and its subregional offices are fully integrated with the information and communications technology strategy of the Organization and that it is used to its full capacity to disseminate information by electronic means

Recognizing that information and communications technology could contribute to the empowerment of women, the Malaysian Government and taken steps to improve women's access to such technology.

UNOPS recruits the best available expertise in specialized areas such as engineering, logistics, administration, information technology, communications and elections.

A broad and affordable communications network can facilitate technology applications such as e commerce, information access and remote education.

Two additional posts (1 P 4 and 1 P 3) are requested for the Communications and Information Technology Service.

(b) Limited capacity of the procurement section to complete the procurement process for communications, information technology and observation equipment

6. Requests the Secretary General to ensure that the information and communications technology capacity and strategy of the Economic Commission for Africa and its subregional offices are fully integrated with the information and communications technology strategy of the Organization and that it is used to its full capacity to disseminate information by electronic means

Reiterating that technology, in particular information and communications technology, provides new possibilities for improving accessibility and employment for persons with disabilities and for facilitating their full and effective participation and equality, and welcoming the initiatives of the United Nations in promoting information and communications technology as a means of achieving the universal goal of a society for all,

(e) advanced communications technology and

9.102 The Communications and Information Management Service, reporting to the Under Secretary General, is responsible for providing information technology and communications services to the Department, including the development and coordination of access to electronic information resources in the economic and social fields.

Information Services (IS) ensures that information and communications technology, information management, and public information services such as the UNFCCC web site are in place to assist Parties in communicating and accessing the information they require.

Recent improvements in satellite communications technology and information systems had resulted in a dramatic increase in telehealth programmes and projects worldwide.

(i) Communications and broadcasting technology satellite

The areas of application include space physics, astronomy, astrophysics, technology demonstrations, communications experiments and acquisition of Earth resource data, including disaster information.

(gg) Report of the Secretary General on Information and Communications Technology Strategy arrangements for the Galaxy System (A 59 265 Add.1)

The first session of the Subcommittee on Information, Communications and Space Technology was held at Bangkok from 13 to 15 October 2004.

The report provides detailed examples of the progress made in the areas of agriculture, health, education, infrastructure and information and communications technology.

The Communications Research Laboratory is conducting research and development work on various kinds of space technologies to meet diversified communications needs in an era of advanced information technology and manned space flight.

5. Stresses the need to identify the best practices for ensuring that rural women have access to and full participation in the area of information and communications technology, to address the priorities and needs of rural women and girls as active users of information and to ensure their participation in developing and implementing global, regional and national information and communications technology strategies

C. Information communications

DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS

Communications public information

8. Recognizes that information and communications technology plays a crucial role as a potential means of promoting participation, access to information and education and networking possibilities for young people

An area of immediate potential for small States would be assistance from the international community in capacity building in information and communications technology.

The UNFPA Management Committee has discussed the information and communications technology strategy, which will be submitted to the UNFPA Executive Committee for approval.

The regional programme has succeeded in positioning UNDP effectively in sensitive areas such as HIV AIDS, information and communications technology (ICT), and governance.

(b) The Investment Management Service therefore requires a dedicated information technology staff specialized in financial applications and communications, with expertise in response time requirements.

Most of the audit recommendations were in the functional areas of programme and project management, financial management, information and communications technology systems and procurement.

MANDATED DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS

Communications and public information

Communications and Public Information

Public information and communications

Information infrastructure is a key component of Canada's critical infrastructure, which includes the following sectors energy and utilities, communications and information technology, finance, health care, food, water, transportation, Government and manufacturing.