 CITI Symposium:
"Measuring Access to Information Technologies in the Developing World"
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CITI
Symposium:
“Measuring Access to Information Technologies in the Developing
World”
Tuesday,
March 2, 2004
5:00PM-6:30PM
331 Uris Hall
Columbia University
New York, NY
As we move toward a global information society, developing countries
are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of extending access
to information and communication technologies (ICTs). The 4 billion
people who are unserved or underserved also represent a huge potential
market, but one that is often ignored as too difficult or costly to
pursue. Thus the industry could also benefit from information that
could help to identify and prioritize target markets.
As a result, there is a growing need for reliable and comprehensive
statistical information to help developing countries set targets and
measure progress, and make international comparisons that could be
useful for both private sector and development agency initiatives.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is taking the lead in
developing a Digital Access Index (DAI) to address these needs. Michael
Minges, head of the ITU’s Telecommunications Data and Statistics Unit,
will present the framework for this new index, and provide examples of
how it can be used to help measure progress toward universal access,
and to identify countries at various stages of investment readiness.
There is NO FEE for this event but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ASSURE
SEATING.
To RSVP, please e-mail events@vii.org,
or call 212-854-4222