Key Issue Areas in ICTD in NE Region

Pro-active stand at political representative levels

Pro-active bureaucratic and administrative support and involvement

Emphasis of technology in policy programmes

Community / user citizens unaware or little interest in ICTs

Information and communication on various pros and cons of ICTs including Internet Technology at community and institutional levels

Streamlining of G2C, G2C, B2C, G2B services

Infrastructure deployment and usability

Cost of services

Involvement of non-governmental stakeholders and their focus on ICTD

ICTD Research

Conducive environment for growth and sustainability of innovations and ideas in ICTD

It is against this backdrop that the NE ICTD Regional Dialogue & Consultation is being proposed to be held in April 2010 in Guwahati.  To compliment this effort, Member of Parliaments, Member of Legislative Assemblies from North East India, researchers, academicians, Ministry representatives and other experts are invited to highlight and share thoughts, concerns, ideas, programmes, initiatives and practices of key aspects of development and governance pertaining to the region.