some of these opportunities stem from their own classification as ldcs others from their human and natural resources or from the adaptation of capital technology and knowledge to the specific needs of the population this chapter focuses on the opportunities that information and communication technologies can bring to ldcs particularly mobile technologies and ict applications it also examines some of the global initiatives and financial aid that governments international organizations the industry and other agencies have put at the disposition of ldcs to support them in the adoption of icts for development all stimulate trade create jobs generate wealth and enhance social welfare