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Pacific Regional Digital Strategy II
Suella Hansen & Noelle Jones
Presentation for APT28 April 2010
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An independent review of the impact of the Digital Strategy for PIFS
Part A reviews technological capacity, including:
• top level assessment of current ICT capacity and usage in Pacific Island Countries (PICs)
• review of potential of ICTs to meet current and future socio-economic needs in the PICs
• review of the current structure of partners and players
Part B recommendations to assist with revised Digital Strategy (DSII)
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Priorities of the Digital Strategy
Improving access to communications technology
Reducing costs
Establishing higher bandwidth to the global ICT ‘backbone’
Removing inappropriate regulatory environments in order to foster higher levels of investment
Strengthening ICT skills
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A three-tier approach was adopted, identifying key programs at each level
Pillar 1: Country level
Pillar 2: Regional level
Pillar 3: Global level
ICT steering groups ICT leadership Representation in global and Asia-Pacific fora
ICT policies & plans ICT coordination & harmonisation
ICT trend analysis and monitoring
Development of measures
Promote ICT within CROP
Universal service plans Regional approach to ICT education
Government delivery of health & education
Re-examination of state of broadcasting
Capacity building via schools, distance education centres etc
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Status of progress towards Digital Strategy objectives
Substantial progress
Promote ICT within CROP (Pillar 2)
Work-in-progress
Capacity building; ICT policies and plans; Expansion of telecoms access to rural and remote areas (Pillar 1)
ICT leadership, ICT harmonisation; Review development and promote usage of ICTs within CROP and to countries; Regional approaches to ICT education (Pillar 2)
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Gaps in progress
Development of measures/statistics (Pillar 1)
Particular emphasis on government delivery of health and education services (Pillar 1)
Re-examination of the state of broadcasting in the region (Pillar 2)
ICT coordination (Pillar 2)
Representation of unique Pacific issues, needs, attributes to Pacific and global fora (Pillar 3)
Monitoring, analysing and assessing global ICT trends (Pillar 3)
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Gaps and emerging needs
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Access and costs still present barriers to progress
Internet access remains limited with few options for affordable broadband
Costs of Internet hardware and usage a major barrier to Government, consumers and SMEs
Costs of international bandwidth remain high
Most PICs still developing Universal Access policies
Basic service costs still high in some PICs
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Developing appropriate regulatory environment
Many ICT policies under development and in need of resource and technical assistance
No competition in smaller PICs
Government ownership remains strong
Pre-2000 legislation in five PICs
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Training and capacity building
ICT training ineffective if infrastructure unavailable
Need for process to ensure training is passed on to wider groups within countries
Training assists work of individuals on a short-term basis, but skills lost as people move jobs, change roles, and leave to work overseas
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Regional co-operation
Further infrastructure development required
No effective regional coordination mechanism
Opportunities for stakeholder consultation
Lack of information and statistics on ICT progress
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Recommendations for DSII
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Objectives
The provision of adequate, accessible and affordable infrastructure for all PICs
Promoting and increasing usage of such infrastructure
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Five key principles for DSII
Sector governance
Infrastructure & access
ICT utilisation International connectivity
ICT efficiency
Develop national policies reflecting good governance best practice
Facilitate competitive environments
Independent regulation
Encourage private sector participation
Encourage commercial development of ICT infrastructure
Facilitate appropriate intervention where commercial infrastructure is not feasible
Encourage ICT capacity building that will ensure full utilisation of ICT infrastructure and encourage innovation
Facilitate cost effective strategies for provision of international connectivity
Encourage efficient and effective mechanisms to optimise the use of limited resources
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These principles are supported by a programme of activities at the country and regional level
Sector governance
Infrastructure & access
ICT utilisation International connectivity
ICT efficiency
Modalities for implementation: country level
Modalities for implementation: regional level
Monitoring and evaluation
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Example: Achieving ICT efficiency
Objective: Encourage efficient and effective mechanisms to optimise use of limited resources
Activities
• Improve regional coordination mechanisms
• Collect ICT statistics
• Improve reporting on ICT initiatives
• Harmonisation of laws
• Protection of privacy, data security and IP rights
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ICT efficiency: modalities for implementation
Country level
• Active participation in meetings, consultation etc
• Assign responsibility for ICT statistics collection
• Introduce reporting & feedback mechanisms
• Appropriate training for lawyers
Regional level
• ICT coordination mechanism
• Role of Regional Resource Centre
www.strategies.nzl.comAuckland • London • Melbourne • Wellington
Contact: Dr Suella Hansen
+64 9 522 1702
Noelle Jones
+61 3 9830 0152