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Home: Events: Conferences: 2004 Information Technology and Crisis Management Conference 2004Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 3-6 November 2004 “Security—The Common Denominator for Connectivity” was the third in a series of ITCM-conferences designed to explore how the application of new information and communications technology (ICT) can best support international crisis management efforts. The conference was co-organized by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI). Using security management—a shared interest among the diverse set of actors engaged in both conflict and transitional settings—as a framework for discussion, the conference sought to explore practical ways in which interagency connectivity can contribute toward the overall safety and effectiveness of field operations. The first day of the conference focused on connectivity and security issues during the conflict phase of crisis operations; the second day concentrated on the transition toward the stabilization and reconstruction phase. Through the course of discussions, participants highlighted critical challenges to be overcome and recommended several concrete steps for further action. As in the first two conferences, private-sector ICT experts were invited to participate with representatives from crisis management agencies, including international organizations, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), major donors, military forces, and interested governments.
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