IT sector promotion in developing and emerging countries - Manual
This Manual introduces a methodology and a set of practical tools to promote the IT industry in developing and emerging countries. Relying on German development cooperation’s project experience, the Manual outlines a strategic approach to IT sector promotion which can be flexibly adapted to accommodate individual differences or future changes in resources, global markets and technologies.
The Manual was developed as a resource document for staff of ministries and agencies involved in economic development, as well as for managers and staff members of IT clusters, associations, networks, communities of practice and chambers of commerce.
It also strives to provide helpful tools and orientation for staff of donor organisations involved in private sector development, economic development, and employment promotion as well as in ICT4D. A separate Toolbox includes all the tools mentioned in the manual, complete with templates and practical examples.
The Manual introduces an integrated approach to IT sector promotion in developing and emerging countries. The methodology is based on a modular approach comprising five support modules:
- IT strategy
- IT clusters & networks
- capacity development & training
- export promotion
- domestic market development & local innovation
In the Toolbox, all measures and tools for IT sector promotion are described in detail and categorised by support module. Together, Manual and Toolbox form a very practical, hands-on, and comprehensive guide for planning and implementing IT sector promotion measures.
On the weblog page dedicated to the Manual and Toolbox readers/users can leave their comments and suggestions so that GIZ will be able to continuously improve the Manual and expand the Toolbox in the future.
