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The Role of ICT in Poverty Reduction Necessary But Insufficient Myanmar ING 2nd Camp Aye Aye Aung
The Role of ICT in Poverty Reduction Necessary But Insufficient Myanmar ING 2nd Camp Aye Aye Aung
Presented By
Ms. Aye Aye Aung
ICT and Poverty Reduction
• To be the panacea for poverty reduction
• Empowering people
• Breaking the inter-generational transmission of
poverty
• Building capacities and developing skills
• Need for sustained investment
• Focus on the Young
• Provide ongoing development and support
• Be sensitive to diversity
• Plan and design for meaningful appropriation
• Take risks, take time, be flexible
Conclusion
• Information and communication technologies
can be used for poverty reduction, but we
need to be cautious
• It is much more than mere use of technology
• It is more a question of working with people
Case Study for the role of ICT in
Poverty Reduction
Sector Case Study Focus Country Key Technology