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IETC Activities in 2002 Work Programme
and Presentation
of 2003 work programme |
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The IAB members were briefed of the progress in implementing
the IAB recommendations and achievements of the 2002 work programme. Presentations
were made by each of IETC officers on their respective projects and programmes.
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IETC website and future developments
in the context of overall UNEP web policy |
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The IAB members were briefed of IETC's initiatives
in information technology and knowledge management. Presentations were made
by IETC's information officer on a range of products and services, particularly
maESTroII and EST-IS. Information on IETC's e-learning initiatives, as well
as statistics on IETC's website and online publications, were presented.
Information
on UNEP's initiative, "Sustainable Alternatives (SANet)" - and
the elements that IETC is assisting SANet develop (waste, water and construction),
was presented.
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Discussion on Item #6 |
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Bakens complemented IETC on the strategic thinking that went into the
creation of IETC's various e-products and services. But he cautioned that
IETC will have to take into account the manpower needs in maintaining the
system in the long run. This has been factored into the design of EST-IS
as the responsibility of maintaining the system is with the users. User
networks are also being created in parallel, in order to facilitate its
effective use. |
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Zimmerman echoed comments made by Bakens, emphasizing the need for broad-based
networking, promotion and coordination, guidance to users etc. to be carried
out. These activities are being integrated and complemented by other activities
of IETC, for example, through the cooperation centers. |
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Vassos pointed out that information already collected has also to be
taken into account. |
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Barette congratulated IETC on the significant improvement of maESTro
II over the previous version – both in terms of design and content.
He commented on IETC's e-learning modules, pointing out that a thorough
user analysis needs to be made, collaborate with e-learning consortia etc. This
is part of our collaborations with our partners – industry associations,
cooperation centers, as well as universities (including the UNU). |
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Morishima highlighted initiatives of IGES in the field of e-learning
(including those developed by partnering with IETC), and pointed out that one
of the targets
of its initiatives is local governments. |
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Fujikura congratulated IETC on the development of maESTro
II, particularly its categories and decision-support system information.
She suggested that
technology data entry forms should be made clearer. She called for better
integration of databases developed by GEC with those of IETC's. This was
welcomed. |
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Nel pointed out that a majority of cities and local governments in developing
countries do not have access to the internet or to email. This is critical, and
hence efforts have been made by IETC to ensure that products are not just online,
but are available offline, in hardcopy, and through face-to-face training sessions. |
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