----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 12:21
PM
Subject: RE: [Telecentres] Basic
Telecentre Items/ICT Definition
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
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