The output expected from this Question will include:

a) Case studies on how to enable use of telecommunications and other means of connectivity, including M2M communications, and access to ICT applications to support sustainable development and foster smart societies in developing countries.

b) Increasing awareness among relevant participants regarding the adoption of open-source strategies for enabling access to telecommunications, and studying the drivers for increasing the degree of preparedness to use and develop open-source software to support telecommunications in developing countries, as well as creating opportunities for cooperation between ITU members by reviewing successful partnerships.

c) Analysis of factors affecting the efficient roll-out of connectivity to support ICT applications that enable e government applications in smart cities and rural areas.

d) Sharing of best practices in the use of ICT networks to enable road safety.

e) Annual progress reports and detailed final report containing analysis, information and best practices, as well as any practical experience acquired in the areas of use of telecommunications and other means of enabling ICT applications and connecting devices for development of the smart society.