ICT policy planning for good governance (2025)
This course explains the linkages of ICT with the development of the Digital Economy and the need for appropriate policy and regulatory framework for developing the ICT Sector in any country.
The impact of broadband & digitization on a country's economy will also be explained. Issues and challenges associated with ICT policymaking will also be discussed. The participants will get deeper insights regarding the technology trends in ICT and their implication on various aspects of the economy and smart society through case studies of successful implementation of technology stacks leading to digital transformation in different countries. Special emphasis on issues like data privacy, security and digital sovereignty in the context of international best practices. The participants will also be given a small project of developing an ICT Policy for a hypothetical country.
With the generous support of the Global Gateway Initiative of the European Union, participation is provided free of charge for selected applicants, including accommodation, meals, transportation from and to Indira Gandhi International Airport and other organized activities for a comfortable and immersive learning experience. Participants or their organizations will be responsible for covering their travel expenses to and from India.
Target population
This course is open to government officials and policymakers engaged in policy planning and digital transformation efforts globally. The number of participants in this course is limited to 30 persons.
Entry requirements
Members of the above-mentioned target population are invited to apply for the training if they meet the following criteria:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field or have a minimum of three years of experience in digital transformation or policy planning fields if they do not hold a university degree.
- Possess a fluent level of English.
- Complete the application questionnaire and attach an up-to-date CV, a recommendation letter from their employer, or a motivation letter.
- Government officials and policymakers from developing countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.
- Selection will be conducted by the course organizers, who will consider the above entry requirements along with an analysis of the application questionnaire and the recommendation/motivation letter of each applicant.
This course explains the linkages of ICT with the development of the Digital Economy and the need for appropriate policy and regulatory framework for developing the ICT Sector in any country.
The impact of broadband & digitization on a country's economy will also be explained. Issues and challenges associated with ICT policymaking will also be discussed. The participants will get deeper insights regarding the technology trends in ICT and their implication on various aspects of the economy and smart society through case studies of successful implementation of technology stacks leading to digital transformation in different countries. Special emphasis on issues like data privacy, security and digital sovereignty in the context of international best practices. The participants will also be given a small project of developing an ICT Policy for a hypothetical country.
With the generous support of the Global Gateway Initiative of the European Union, participation is provided free of charge for selected applicants, including accommodation, meals, transportation from and to Indira Gandhi International Airport and other organized activities for a comfortable and immersive learning experience. Participants or their organizations will be responsible for covering their travel expenses to and from India.
Target population
This course is open to government officials and policymakers engaged in policy planning and digital transformation efforts globally. The number of participants in this course is limited to 30 persons.
Entry requirements
Members of the above-mentioned target population are invited to apply for the training if they meet the following criteria:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field or have a minimum of three years of experience in digital transformation or policy planning fields if they do not hold a university degree.
- Possess a fluent level of English.
- Complete the application questionnaire and attach an up-to-date CV, a recommendation letter from their employer, or a motivation letter.
- Government officials and policymakers from developing countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.
- Selection will be conducted by the course organizers, who will consider the above entry requirements along with an analysis of the application questionnaire and the recommendation/motivation letter of each applicant.