Annex (Download)
One United Nations (Ch 5, paras 155 - 157)
Model Policy Statement on publishing and dissemination of information in an electronic age - ACC/1997/2
First Regular Session of 2005 - CEB/2005/1
ICT Project Updates
CEB/2002/HLCM/10
ACC/1993/23
Information and communications technology (ICT)
Management Questions
Leveraging IT Synergies in the UN System
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Mr. Michael Bloch and Mr. Laurent Gaillard (McKinsey and Company) presented the results of their UN System ICT analysis and recommendations for development of a Strategy. Focus was placed on the long-term nature of the Strategy and differentiating initiatives according to their perceived value to the UN System and estimated business impact. It was noted that discussions on savings are best viewed in the context of improved productivity within business processes as opposed to reduced ICT spending. The report presented a five step approach for capturing ICT synergies within the UN System:
a) Focus on high- value initiatives;
b) Gain commitment from agencies;
c) Identify an implementer of the selected initiatives;
d) Obtain sponsorship and establish governance;
e) Plan the implementation in detail.
The Network noted with appreciation that McKinsey was originally engaged by ICC to perform a five-year strategic plan and that its Management Committee requested the Director of ICC to extend the scope of the planned ICC study, given the timing and importance of the UN System ICT Strategy.
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