This guideline offers insights and lessons learned on the preparation and implementation of climate risk communication approaches. It is based on the experience of selected GIZ-implemented projects that were in the process of implementation between 2020 and 2022. In addition, complementary publications from GIZ, partner institutions, communication science and related …
The Information Economy Report 2010: ICT, Enterprises and Poverty Alleviation is the fifth in the flagship series published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). As one of few annual reports that monitor global trends related to information and communication technologies (ICTs) from a development perspective, the …
With easy availability of technology, it seems the day is not far when traffic in the entire city can be easily managed from one particular place, said Ms Kasturi Bhattacharjee, head (telecom) of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) today. She was speaking at a Press conference on
Among fast growing developing countries, India is distinctive for the role of the service sector. However, sceptics have raised doubts about both the quality and sustainability of the increase in service sector activity and its implications for economic development. Using National Accounts Statistics and cross-county data, show that the growth …
Inclusive growth is not just a buzzword; it is a vital requirement for developing democratic nations like India. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), made possible by ubiquitous broadband infrastructure and affordable access to computing, can play a pivotal role in the nation's continued accelerated growth needs. This growth is one …
This paper presents the findings of a study that appraises and compares different models of public-private partnership (PPP) in rural infrastructure development. The study was commissioned by the Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries (AGS) Division of FAO, under its normative programme on Rural Infrastructure Development. It contributes to the identification of …
This handbook aims to highlight the strategies and approaches in communicating crop biotechnology that the Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology (KC) and Biotechnology Information Centers (BICs) have evolved from their vast experiences as well as knowledge-base available in science communication. Hence, the handbook while primarily meant as a guidepost …
KENDRAPARA: Around 29 villages inhabited by 35,000 villagers within Bhitarakanika National Park have no proper road communication system, thanks to government indifference. Due to this reason, villagers, who mostly depend on agriculture and pisciculture, find it difficult to sell their products, particularly perishable items. Jagabandhu Nayak, former block chairman of …
MUMBAI: The ever expanding Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector contributes two per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions and this is all set to double in the future. Few know the emissions from the sector are as high as aviation, one of the worst offenders. Yet ICT can come …
This paper analyses the current state of regulatory law and the associated institutional framework in India applicable to some of the key infrastructure sectors. Because the system in each sector has been put in place as policies have evolved at different times, there is an uneven approach to regulation across …
India is a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Convention enjoins Parties to communicate information about the implementation of the Convention, taking into account their common but differentiated responsibilities and their specific national and regional development priorities, objectives and circumstances.
the government at the centre has moved one step closer to opening up radio waves to community organisations. In late October this year, a group of ministers cleared a policy for community radio, which had been referred to them by the government in October 2005. Civil society has hailed this. …
newspaper reports claim that the content of Amar Singh's personal telephone conversation was to be used by his political rivals. A cursory look at this colourful Samajwadi Party leader reveals beyond doubt that he has no rival. It must have been some adult joke between friends, in opposition and government. …
