This module discusses issues related to the development and implementation of ICT for development policies, and the obstacles that might face countries as well as the practical methods to address them. It also overviews the means for measuring national progress in the area of developing ICT for development policies, and benchmarking it with other countries.

Violence against women and girls (VAW) is widely recognized as a critical human rights violation, with a wide-ranging impact on public health, societal well-being and economic development. VAW requires political commitment and leadership to prevent it, mitigate its consequences and prosecute its perpetrators.

This module provides an overview of e-government, including key concepts and theoretical aspects of e-government and e-governance and the means for building their strategies. It also shows how to link theory and practice through a number of case studies selected to cover a wide range of experiences.