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The Internet’s Value in Fighting Corruption and Promoting Economic Growth

Lessons learned:

Parachute models work badly
The amount of engagement required to success fully address the policy issues and application development means there needs to be a long-term presence on the ground to foster links between all the players.

Building a multistakeholder process
Convening a local working group of stakeholders and experts is key to developing the right applications as well as creating an enabling environment to implement the e-applications.

End user needs must be recognized
Applications must be designed to meet the needs and priorities of those who will use them

Policy must be addressed
The Internet cannot exist in a legal vacuum.  A set of policies to promote an enabling environment in which the Internet can thrive is necessary to ensure adequate access to applications

Monitoring and evaluation is critical
Flexibility and constant assessment of changing needs are necessary to continue to provide the right services to the intended user population

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