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Dear Don, Bevis, and all,
I think you bring up a very important point,
which is the definition of information and communication technologies
(ICTs). The definition of ICT is broad and inclusive of all ICTs, which is
also the definition used by the UN and described in the rationale for the
development of WSIS. ICTs include both traditional (e.g.. radio, TV,
print, video/film) and newer technologies (Internet, virtual reality, distance
education applications, mind-computer interface technologies, etc).
Therefore, telecentres can operate utilizing any form of ICTs, even smoke
signals if that were a form in a given region.
It is amazing how many people are not aware
of this broad definition, including media people. It is also one of the reasons the
Working Group which I founded/chair for the UN NGO Committee on Mental
Health is called WG on Media/ICT which actually is redundant, but was
necessary so that people know the functions of the WG. I have started to
use the phrase "traditional and newer ICTs" when writing articles/during
interviews, etc, in the hopes of informing the public as well as
techies/specialists who may only associate ICTs with the Internet and
computers.
It is important for the telecentres WG to at
least agree on the definition of ICTs as encompassing both traditional and newer
ICTs. This definition is inclusive, consistent with the UN's definition,
and therefore applicable to ANY type/form of telecentre,
such as those described by Don, Bevis, and others. It
also facilitates tying it to the WSIS Declaration and the
MDGs.
Elizabeth
Dr. Elizabeth Carll Focal Point International Society for Traumatic Stress
Studies; Chair Media/ICT Working Group, NGO Committee on Mental Health, New York Tel: 1-631-754-2424 Fax: 1-631-754-5032 [EMAIL PROTECTED] |
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