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MARCH 2016
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Blog poll: Is technology the answer to growing more food with less water?
Readers were asked what they believed is the best way to grow more food with less water in Asia coinciding
with last months Second Asian Irrigation Forum (AIF2). Read more.
Online gender monitoring in Bhutan can pave the way for Asia
An Bhutan, a web-based gender monitoring system is being tried out to track the progress of gender mainstreaming efforts in national government agencies, and generate consolidated reports on activity, budget, implementation status, indicators of success, and expenditure. Read more.
RECENT
EVENTS
KNOWLEDGE
AND INSIGHTS
Integrated Information and Communication Technology Strategies for Competitive Higher Education
in Asia and the Pacific
According to the report, while ICT systems can contribute significantly to the domestic and international competitiveness of higher education institutions (HEI), the positive impact of this contribution critically depends on the
existence of a well-articulated, institution-wide ICT integration plan that takes account of all of the functions of the
institution concerned. Read more.
Design of eGovernance Master Plan for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
This report was completed under a technical assistance (TA) to Myanmar to support the preparation of an eGovernance master plan and review of ICT programs and facilities in four universities identified by the government.
The report provides key lessons from other countries, high-level assessment of the current state of Myanmar
against key dimensions, outlines key recommendations and key principles and guidelines on handling the transition
to the recommended e-Governance roadmap, and provides an implementation roadmap. Read the report. The TAs
final completion report is available online .
Biz groups, think tanks weigh in: How can PH broadband improve?
During a press briefing in Makati City on 24 February, proposed solutions to fix low-quality broadband include
amending laws and leveling the playing field were raised. During the briefing, business groups also launched the
Philippine Broadband: A Policy Brief. Read the article in Rappler.
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