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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, the five Central Asian countries which became independent in 1991, share a culture and a way of living enriched by many centuries of common experience. Today, Central Asia is ready to leapfrog in to the information society, thanks to its existing high standards of education and the potential for developing advanced telecommunications infrastructure.
Central Asian countries are demonstrating a willingness to promote telematics programmes for the public sector such as distance education, telemedicine, electronic news delivery and on-line governance. Through such programmes the region can overcome difficulties stemming from their remote location and hasten integration with the international community.
| Central Asia - Geography and Statistics |
| Central Asia - Current Projects |
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DENEMA
Development of New Markets for Telematics Products in Central Asia |
Collaboration between professionals in education, health care and business towards distance education, telemedicine and electronic commerce in Central Asia. |
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TeleInViVo
3D Ultrasound Telemedical Workstation |
Setting up a transportable telemedicine workstation for use in isolated areas. |
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Virtual Laboratory
Laboratory on migration of radionucleides in biological chaines |
Developing methodology for scientific virtual collaboration applying Geographic Data Systems technology to the management and visualization of radioecology and nuclear waste Management data. |
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ECONET
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A computer-based ecological network on ecological problems in Central Asia |
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HeritageNet
The electronic network of cultural institutions in Central Asia |
Preservation and promotion of Central Asian cultural and natural heritage through the development of Web Sites, CD-ROM, virtual exhibition, distance education. |
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ICET' 98
Emergency Telecommunications |
The need for an international Convention on emergency telecommunications |
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See also:
| | | Contact: René Cluzel Information and Informatics Division |
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