ICT IN EDUCATION

Cook Islands

The Cook Islands information and communication technology (ICT) policy framework is currently at the writing stage. The target date for completion is December 2003. As understood, the framework will follow the guiding principles outlined in the Pacific Islands Information and Communication Technologies Policy and Strategic Plan (PIIPS), a regional ICT strategy agreed and signed by the Communication Ministers of each respective Forum member country.

Cook Islands ICT Committee
The ICT Committee was established in March 2003 and chaired by the prime minister who also holds the portfolio for telecommunication. The committee members are representatives of the Ministries of Finance and Education, one from the Office of the Prime Minister, and representatives from the tourism, telecommunication and computer services sectors. The current mandate for the committee is to advise government on ICT matters and develop a strategic plan to promote national awareness of ICT issues.

Education Units

APPEAL
Asia and Pacific Programme of Education for All
APEID
Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development
EPR
Education Policy and Reform
ESD
Education for Sustainable Development
HARSH
HIV Coordination, Adolescent Reproductive and School Health Unit
ICT
Information Communication Technologies in Education
EFA
Education For All