From the Introduction: "This paper offers an overview of the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to foster development in the Arab region. It also highlights parallels with some Asian countries. The paper recommends areas of intervention to accelerate the expansion of information services and increase awareness, and presents aspects of regional ICT initiatives formulated by the author and supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)." By Gabriel Accascina, UNDP, undated. (PDF, 9 pages.)