The Role of the United Nations Development Programme in Promoting Informatics,
Abstract
This paper focuses attention on three issues: first, development and informatics, second, the UN role in promoting informatics in support of development and third, a particular aspect of UN efforts and particularly the UNDP on setting up a development information network. The distinguished philospher from Denmark, Kierkegaard, has said that man shines his light forwards but understands, usually, only backwards. It is a question of whether we can break this vicious circle and provide tools to try to understand forwards also. The word development, it has often been said, is a delightful concept that nobody can really oppose. The root of the word development means unfolding. It is the realisation of the potential of the human race.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP001454
Entities
People
- Erling Dessau
Organizations
- United Nations Development Programme