Guiding Principles/Objectives

Programmes

Given its mandate as the regional outpost of the United Nations in Europe (which includes western and eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS countries, the Balkans, Turkey and Israel, and North America), the UNECE focuses on ICT policy development on a regional level and adopts a strategy based on the exchange of national experiences and the promotion of regional and global co-operation amongst UN member states. Further, taking into account that the developing and transition economies wish to bridge the digital divide and use ICT as a tool for economic development, UNECE’s comparative advantage lies in linking ICT know-how with its sectoral activities (industrial restructuring, energy, economic analysis, environment, statistics, transport and trade development). 

The ultimate objective of implementing ICT policies is the development of an inclusive information society, the commitment of increased resources for technology transfer and the support for physical and technological infrastructure for the knowledge economy. Furthermore, the work of the UNECE aims at bridging the digital divide, reducing poverty, supporting integration in wider Europe and promoting economic and social development through the use of ICTs. 

Areas of Application:

► e-Government
► e-Business
► e-Society
► e-Learning

UNECE has been active in promoting the creation of a knowledge-based economy particularly for countries in transition.

Participation in Multi-donor Programmes:

► IEC
► ISO
► ITU
► EC
► UN/CEFACT

(See the “Questionnaire reply” section for details)

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Mr. Hans Hansell, hans.hansell@unece.org