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Don, Bevis & Elizabeth, <BR>
My comments were based keeping in mind the the new ICT centers. I stand corrected. The rapid convergence of technology may bring the computers and Internet at the forefront but the traditional mediums cannot be ignored. Thanks for the input. <BR>
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Ashish <BR>
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On Sun, 03 Oct 2004 Elizabeth Carll,PhD wrote :<BR>
>Dear Don, Bevis, and all,<BR>
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>I think you bring up a very important point, which is the definition of<BR>
>information and communication technologies (ICTs). The definition of ICT is<BR>
>broad and inclusive of all ICTs, which is also the definition used by the UN<BR>
>and described in the rationale for the development of WSIS. ICTs include<BR>
>both traditional (e.g.. radio, TV, print, video/film) and newer technologies<BR>
>(Internet, virtual reality, distance education applications, mind-computer<BR>
>interface technologies, etc). Therefore, telecentres can operate utilizing<BR>
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