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IntroductionObjectivesThe main objective of the workshop was to explore the current situation of ICT with respect to HRD andgovernance and develop strategies to improve the situation in future.The workshop provided a platform for the participants to: i) discuss country specific information andstatistics on ICT during country report presentations; ii) discuss the best practices on using ICT for HRD andgovernance regionally and worldwide; iii) identify the areas where ICT can play effective roles in promotingHRD and governance in the region; iv) analyze the effectiveness of ICT initiatives in the region; v) evaluatethe progress made by Member States in applying ICT to address multiple issues of HRD and governance; andvi) suggest modalities for policymakers and other stakeholders to develop ICT for HRD and governance inSAARC Member States.MethodologyThe interactive and participatory approach during the workshop encouraged the participants to discussconcepts and share ideas. Experts from SAARC Member States made presentations on various aspects of therole of ICT in promoting human resource development and good governance while group work discussiontook the agenda forward. The facilitators explained the themes and highlighted the connections, theories andpractices related to ICT, HRD and governance. Groups prepared their reports and presented their findings andrecommendations in the final session. List of participants is given as Annex-I and workshop program asAnnex-II.2