The linkage between Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) appears at times clear and at other times fuzzy. But the linkage exists and it merits elaboration and explanation. This module invites readers to explore the various dimensions of the linkage through case studies of ICT applications in key sectors of development in Asia Pacific countries. The module also highlights key issues and decision points, from policy to implementation, in the use of ICTs to meet development needs. The aim is to foster a better understanding of how ICTs can be used for social and economic development, and to equip policymakers and programme managers with a developmentoriented framework for ICT-based and ICT-supported interventions in a range of social sectors.