The application of information technology is important to increasing
cooperation in managing, protecting and developing water resources in
the Lower Mekong River, especially in the context of climate
change, experts said at a workshop held in Hanoi on August 18.
IT technology will assist the sharing, use and protection of water
resources in a scientific manner, Deputy Minister of Science and
Technology Tran Viet Thanh said, noting that all countries in the
Mekong basin have been connected to the Trans-Eurasia Information
Network TEIN4.
The workshop under the theme of IT
infrastructure and water resources in the Lower Mekong basin attracted
the participation of IT experts who want to create new linkages in the
region. Participants also talked about water resources studies and
policies that have impact on scientific research and IT infrastructure.
Director of International Networking at the US
Indiana University Jennifer Schopf highlighted the significance of the
event in enhancing regional capacity to address the impact of climate
change.-VNA