Information Society, Technology and Innovation in Finnish Development Cooperation

What possibilities does ICT offer in the field of development? How does Finland promote the use of ICT in the development cooperation? A newly released report “Information Society, Technology and Innovation in Finnish Development Cooperation”  provides answers to these questions.

This new publication contains information about how Finland promotes the use of ICT in the development cooperation.

Information and Communications Technology is one of the most dynamic sub-sectors of the global economy. Technological innovations are transforming societies and contributing to economic growth and social well-being. Today various ICT solutions, such as mobile phones and the Internet, are available to people in both developed and developing countries.

 As one of the leading ICT countries in the world, Finland considers ICT as an important theme in its development policy, which helps to create and introduce solutions conducive to higher living standards.

The publication is also available on the Ministry’s website: http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=208261&nodeid=34605&contentlan=1&culture=fi-FI(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.)

Further copies can be ordered free of charge from the Development Communication of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland keotilaus(a)formin.fi .