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The Global Centre for Information and Communication Technologies in Parliament

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.

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The Global Centre for Information and Communication Technologies in Parliament

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Objectives 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

  4. 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

  5. Areas of work • Networking and Coordination • Technical Assistance • Research

  6. Linking up with regional networks ????? ??? NCSL ????? Asia-Pacific Network Americas Network African Network European Network SADCPF ECPRD Africa i-Parliament Action Plan

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Areas of work • Networking and Coordination • Technical Assistance • Research

  11. 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

  12. Areas of work • Networking and Coordination • Technical Assistance • Research

  13. 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

  14. Questions www.ictparliament.org giacomellid@un.org

  15. Annex: acronyms ECPRD 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

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