Computer CommunicationSitu

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Report on Activity 2Asia and the Pacific

Common Methods of Communication Websites Emails to communicate with Regional staff

and affiliates Bulletins/Newsletters in varying frequency Meetings Phone/Fax/Text/Post

Success StoriesITF Core SystemUNI IT Training Centres

Common Difficulties Lack of hardware/software Lack of understanding/knowledge on the

benefits/importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT)

- amongst leadership- amongst staff

- amongst affiliates Lack of access/resources/infrastructure

Common Difficulties (continued) Lack of training Language barrier Time difference

Needs: HQ-Regional level Political commitment: leadership needs to

be behind any IT decision Parity of expertise between HQs & Reg’l

- Training programs for staff- Allocation of resources eg

computers/laptops, software, bandwidth etc

Ensure two-way flow of communication

Needs: Regional-Affiliate level Regional GUFs to consider web pages on case-by-

case basis Seek sub-regional IT training for affiliates and

GUF regional staff (perhaps using UNI centres) Seek hardware for affiliates where appropriate Investigate options for producing multi-lingual

publications/resources Joint GUFs affiliate training on ICT at national

levels

Needs: Regional GUF-to-GUF level Set up a staff-to-staff email list Build on the Regional GUF conferencing Lobby for a ILO-facilitated union

educators’ web page (ie post training modules)

Joint training programs on ICT