OICT Office

Since 1998, the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) has been operating a unique programme called the Mission Donation Programme (MDP) for the benefit of United Nations Permanent Missions and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

The Mission Donation Programme allows UN Permanent Missions and NGOs to request recycled computer equipment for their use, thus supporting a greener ICT operation for the United Nations Secretariat. Since the programme’s establishment, more than 10,348 devices have been donated to over 122 countries and NGO’s.

The Electronic Fuel Management System (EFMS) has come to life in UNIFIL with tremendous support from the field and a strong emphasis on teamwork.

The Office of Information and Communications Technology and the Department of Field Support have worked closely to bring the best industry practices to the field.

Fuel is essential to mission operations and consequently has major expenditure implications. There is a strong need for efficient control procedures regarding fuel supply and consumption.

The Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is pleased to announce that four new ICT Fast Forward Initiatives are underway. This round marks the launch of the Fast Forward Programme for 2010.

ICT staff from the global Secretariat provided 13 proposals for innovative projects that can provide significant ICT service improvements with a relatively low level of effort. The ICT Management Coordination Group, represented by the senior ICT staff across the Secretariat, selected the following four initiatives that are currently in various stages of development and implementation: