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Getting Ready for Manila
Participant Paper
Participants invited to the seminar and workshop are invited to contribute a brief
participation paper (1 to 3 pages in length), which would provide an overview of
strategies, policies and programmes related to information and communications technologies
and development with reference to accessibility and advancement of persons with
disabilities.
The following points should be considered when drafting the participation paper:
- Background and discussion of national policies relating to ICT, development and persons
with disabilities.
- Current ICT infrastructure: connectivity, accommodation of user needs, services and
structures to produce and deliver information goods and services.
- Major ICT issues of concern to policy makers, programme managers as well as civil
society, academic community, private sector; views of organizations of disabled persons.
- Strategic options to promote an appropriate balance between investments in ICT,
development and accessibility as this would facilitate full and effective participation of
persons with disabilities in the social and economic mainstream, and equality.
Suggested elements of an empowerment strategy to promote full and effective involvement
of persons with disabilities as development agents and beneficiaries in ICT and
development and in bringing accessible digital connections for all.
Connection to the Program Design
The participation paper is an important reference document for active discussion in the
workshop:
| Day / Theme |
Workshop Event |
Participant Activity |
| Monday / POLICIES |
3:15 - 4:45pm. Country Experiences: Understanding global norms and local
applications. |
Present point no. 1: Background and discussion of national policies
relating to ICT, development and persons with disabilities |
| Tuesday / STRUCTURES |
1:30 - 3:00pm. Information and communication technologies – status,
options, and decision making for development |
Present point nos. 2 and 3: Current ICT infrastructure and major issues
of concern. |
| Thursday / STRATEGIES |
1:30 - 4:45pm. Formulating Strategic Frameworks - building capacities for
accessible digital connections, and promoting accessibility of ICT |
Develop point no. 4 further. Strategic options and action plans |
Pre-Seminar Reading
Participation Paper Support
Please feel free to contact info@visionoffice.com
and aims@netstep.net if you have any questions on
the formulation of your participation paper.
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