ICT and Social

Responsibility
 ICT for development or ICT4D
-It is the use of information and
communications technology in the field of
international development, socioeconomic
development and human rights.
-It uses ICT for the welfare of less fortunate
individuals, enabling the development of
society.
 Factors for the success of ICT4D
1. Community – support group
2. Facility – utilization of ICT platforms
3. Target of the advocacy – poverty, education, health care or
governance

The aim is to bridge the community with the ICT to the

marginalized group or target group
Think
about
this:
There are a number of ways in
helping less privileged groups. As
the saying goes, “If there is a will,
there is a way.”
Reflect Upon:

Are there instances when you used

social media and ICT to help
someone? How did you accomplish
the task?
 ICT4D Cube
• It represents social
transformation that
results from the
combined effect of
appropriate
technology and
effective policy.
It describes the fusion of different aspects
of the society and their interaction with
ICT products.
 ICT4D Cube

These parameters
are supported by
human capital,
financing and
framework.
 ICT4D Cube

Refers to the
manpower dedicated
to fulfill the tasks and
activities for
development.
-gov’t., personnel or
NGO volunteers.
 ICT4D Cube

refers to the
funding or money
that supports the
expense on carrying
out activities for
development.
 ICT4D Cube

Refers to the
structure of the
services and
resources dedicated
for development.
ICT4D Cube

Catalysts for the

efficiency of human
capital, financing
and framework.
ICT4D Cube

Is an ICT facility
that can handle
financial
transactions online
that benefits the
recipient of the
development.
 ICT4D Cube
a set of guidelines that aim
to promote the use of
information and
communication
technologies (ICTs) to
deliver government
services, increase
interaction between the
government and citizens,
and improve the efficiency
of the government
ICT4D Cube

Is an ICT facility that

provides services.

-online health
transactions- diagnoses,
laboratory results and
health record
maintenance.
ICT4D Cube

Is a facility of ICT to
promote the customs
of an ethnic group or
local citizens.
- local food, religion
and traditions.
ICT4D Cube

Refers to the
facility of ICT to
educate individuals
in the method of
development
framework.
ICT4D Cube

Refers to the facility

of ICT arm in
disseminating and
informing the public
about the
development of the
program.
 THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
The development and improvement of
communication is continuously evolving. The
introduction of mobile devices, faster computers,
and faster Internet connections paved the way for
more accessible and available Web applications.
 Million People March
This was the first time that Filipinos
protested not against an individual
but against a system. The protest
was against the pork barrel fund.
Many people believe that this fund
was being used. This angered many
people, prompting them to organize
a protest. The gathering was
planned weeks before and calls for
participation flooded social media
specifically on Facebook and
twitter.