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Mainstreaming ICTs

Mainstreaming ICTs, launched in September 2004, is a bimonthly publication aimed at creating a platform for critical debate on role, scope and experiences relating to mainstreaming ICTs in development interventions. It is an attempt to collate knowledge, counter the skepticism of the donors and policymakers, and to fill the gap between the different stakeholders.

People's Governance

The ultimate goal of governance is to enhance the quality of life for each and every citizen. Participatory governance allows for peoples participation in shaping and strengthening the system of national integrity through greater public awareness nurtured by the societal values. No one can deny the fact that ICTs can be instrumental in laying down strong foundations of peoples participation in governance and uphold the pillars of national integrity system. Information and communication technology tools can make every action of any person, the governed and those who govern, corrupt as well as those that bribe. This issue of Mainstreaming ICTs is focused on mainstreaming ICTs for strengthening participatory governance.
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Improving access to food

The success of ICT initiatives like info-kiosks offers an opportunity to improve our food security network. It is important to integrate fair price shops with the kiosks to ensure food security and transparency in food administration. More

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Mainstreaming ICTs for gender mainstreaming in development

I am confident that gender sensitive policies and the use of ICTs among grassroots women in greater number will bring about a new world order, perhaps, resulting in recognising the power of womanhood in a healthy economy and the society at large...says Dr. B. Shadrach, Editor-in-Chief, Mainstreaming ICTs. More

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