▪ ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information

through telecommunications. It is similar to Information Technology

(IT), but focuses primarily on communication technologies. This
includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other
communication mediums.In the past few decades, information and
communication technologies have provided society with a vast
Definition of ICT array of new communication capabilities. For example, people can
communicate in real-time with others in different countries using
technologies such as instant messaging, voice over IP (VoIP), and
video-conferencing. Social networking websites like Facebook allow
users from all over the world to remain in contact and
communicate on a regular basis.
 ▪ ICTs stand for information and communication technologies
and are defined, for the purposes of this primer, as a “diverse
set of technological tools and resources used to communicate,
and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information.”
These technologies include computers, the Internet,
broadcasting technologies (radio and television), and
Subject ICT and telephony. to be used and their modalities of use.

its purposes
• Each of the different ICTs—print, audio/video cassettes, radio and
TV broadcasts, computers or the Internet—may be used for
presentation and demonstration, the most basic of the five levels.
Except for video technologies, drill and practice may likewise be
performed using the whole range of technologies. On the other
hand, networked computers and the Internet are the ICTs that
enable interactive and collaborative learning best; their full
potential as educational tools will remain unrealized if they are
used merely for presentation or demonstration.
 ▪ The potential of ICT as a development tool rests on its ability to
improve the way people do things. The rapid changes and
advancements in modern technology present a unique
An ICT ROLE IN KEY opportunity for developing countries to leapfrog intermediate
steps in development while improving the quality and
SECTORS OF
broadening the reach of public services.The strategic and
DEVELOPMENT OF effective use of ICT—combined with a reform-oriented
SOCIETY mindset, necessary set of skills, institutional structure and
capacity, appropriate business models, as well as policy and
regulatory environments—can facilitate fast and efficient
delivery of public services in key sectors.
 1. Application and administration
2. Scoping requirements
STANDARDS IN 3. Functional Performance criteria
THE FIELD OF 4. Hardware

ICT 5. Platforms and Applications

6. Documentation and Support Services