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Information & Communication Technology. Strategy & Action Plan GRENADA. VISION Prime Minister Dr. Keith C. Mitchell. “My government is totally committed to the development of Grenada as a Knowledge society by 2010”. MISSION.
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Information & Communication Technology Strategy & Action Plan GRENADA
VISION Prime Minister Dr. Keith C. Mitchell “My government is totally committed to the development of Grenada as a Knowledge society by 2010”
MISSION • To put Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the center of Grenada’s social and economic development as a dynamic industry sector in itself, and in support of the development of other sectors of the economy • To establish a knowledge-based society as the platform on which to foster, accelerate and sustain long-term social, cultural and economic development
STRATEGY • Government Strategic Intent: • Create an enabling environment to attract local and foreign investors through appropriate polices, legislation and improved public sector efficiency • To enable affordable access to global information to all citizens including disadvantaged persons
Information and Communication Infrastructure for Grenada ICT Industry Development ICT Infrastructure Modernizing Government Infrastructure Backbone Regulation & Legal Infrastructure Human Resource Development
Strategy & Action Plan ICT Dynamic Industry Knowledge-Based Society CIMA Regulatory & Legal Infrastructure E-Transaction Human Resource Development Physical Infrastructure Internet Access Facilities Infrastructure Backbone LAN Development Access & Connectivity IT Competence Pre-Literacy LAN/WAN E-Government E-Business E-Commerce
ICT for Grenada-Physical Infrastructure Integrated Voice, Data, Video Tele-Density of 1:1 Infrastructure Backbone Connectivity E-Government WAN Ease Of Access
ICT for Grenada-Human Resource development Life Long Learning Vocational Training IT Literacy in Schools Pre-Literacy Infrastructure Backbone Tertiary Education Skill Targets Teaching & Training in Workplace Modernizing Education Process
ICT for Grenada -Education & Training • Fulfillment of matriculation requirements to enable basic IT literacy • Supplying marketable skills and competence • Continual updating of IT competence in response to market demand • Increasing chances of employability of the unemployed, and providing digital literacy for the employed • TAMCC to spearhead development together with Universities abroad as well as on-line teaching to achieve target of professional training at the professional level • Government to support all ICT inclusions as part of modernization process • Government will support the private sector efforts to develop ICT competence in the labour force • Government will support education and training programs, and target development of skilled IT workers Life Long Learning IT Literacy in Schools Vocational Training Pre-Literacy Infrastructure Backbone Tertiary Education Modernizing Education Process Teaching & Training in Workplace Skill Targets
ICT for Grenada - Regulation & Legal Infrastructure Companies Recognition of electronic records Writing Standards & Code Of conduct Original Form Personal Data Infrastructure Backbone Signatures Certification Service Providers Liability Of Intermediaries Encryption Formation & Validity Virtual Companies
ICT for Grenada - Regulation & Legal Infrastructure • Standards established to guide quality of transaction behavior • Judicial admissibility for e-documents • “ In Writing” requirements satisfied by e-documents • e-records used in place of originals • e-signatures authorize usage for evidentiary purposes • Authentication of e- signature through issue of accredited certification • Standards and protection criteria established for personal data • e- contractual acceptance for all contractual negotiations • Clear definition of the liabilities of ISP’s and protection against content • Lawful use of encryption programs, and authority to decode encrypted information • Electronic business boundaries definition Companies Recognition of electronic records Writing Standards & Code Of conduct Original Form Personal Data Infrastructure Backbone Signatures Certification Service Providers Liability Of Intermediaries Encryption Formation & Validity Virtual Companies
Ministry Agriculture, Lands Ministry Health Ministry Labor Ministry Foreign Affairs Ministry PM Office Ministry Education E-Government Server/Storage Ministry Legal Affairs Ministry Implementation Ministry Tourism,Civil Aviation Infrastructure Backbone Ministry Social Services Ministry Carriacou & Petite Martinique Ministry Works, Com. Youth,Sports & Community Dev DEPARTMENTS E- Government Local Area Network Ministry Finance Customs
ON-LINE SHOPPING TELE-BANKING ATM Help Desk Services Professional Services Global Advertising E-Business Server/Storage Financial Transactions Infrastructure Backbone ON-LINE PURCHASING E- Business Local Area Network
Manufacturing Placing Orders Real Estate Investment Services Professional Services Global Transaction E-Commerce Server/Storage Financial Transactions Infrastructure Backbone On-Line Marketing E- Commerce Local Area Network
Projects To Support ICT • Building Public Sector On-Line Capability • Evaluate Public Sector IT requirements • Establish Criteria for IMU • Implement e-Mail system within Public Sector • Cost - $600KUS
Projects To Support ICT • Develop a Multi-Annual Training Plan • Establish an Educational Technology Task Force and Develop Training Strategy • Integrate recommendations from National Evaluation report • Teaching Methods – Classroom, Self Teaching • Explore and Evaluate On-Line Training Methods • Cost - $500KUS
Projects To Support ICT • Digitize Public Sector Information and Records • Prioritize base on public and government needs • Establish data base platforms and standards • Develop common data base architecture • Establish links to Government Web-Site • Cost - $300KUS/yr for 3 yrs
Projects To Support ICT • ICT Strategy for the Physically Impaired • Consultant to design appropriate IT accommodations in workplace • Determine special hardware and software requirements • Cost - $100KUS/yr
Projects To Support ICT • ICT GOVERNMENT BUILDING • A building to house CIMA, the people and functions of ICT, and generate revenue for the nation • Cost - $TBD
Projects To Support ICT • Legal principles for conduct, and the processing of electronic transactions • To secure • Electronic Commerce • Electronic Commerce • Data Processing • Computer Misuse • Cost - $100K/yr
2002/2003 Objectives • Design and Implementation of National Backbone • Establish the Central Information Management Agency • Digitizing of Government records • Establishment of the Government Web-Site • Commencement of work leading to Government portal • Implement E-Mail services within the Government using an Intranet • Commencement of Legal work • Training of Public servants in utilization of computer tools, other e-government requirements and protocols
Thoughts to Keep in Mind • “e-future” of Grenada • True effect on our society • Outcomes of unpredictability • Effects of bridging the digital divide • Risks involve in breaking new ground