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ICT in the Pacific Plan for Regional Cooperation and Integration

ICT in the Pacific Plan for Regional Cooperation and Integration. Leaders Vision in the Auckland Declaration, April 2004

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ICT in the Pacific Plan for Regional Cooperation and Integration

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  1. ICT in the Pacific Plan for Regional Cooperation and Integration

  2. Leaders Vision in the Auckland Declaration, April 2004 “Leaders believe the Pacific region can, should and will be a region of peace, harmony, security and economic prosperity, so that all of its people can lead free and worthwhile lives. "We treasure the diversity of the Pacific and seek a future in which its cultures, traditions and religious beliefs are valued, honoured and developed. "We seek a Pacific region that is respected for the quality of its governance, the sustainable management of its resources, the full observance of democratic values and for its defence and promotion of human rights. "We seek partnerships with our neighbours and beyond to develop our knowledge, to improve our communications and to ensure a sustainable economic existence for all.“

  3. Ongoing Development and Review of the Plan 2009 Pacific Plan Priorities Updated 2012-13 Pacific Plan Review 2005 Pacific Plan initial endorsement 4 pillars 44 initiatives 5 themes 37 priorities Future Pacific Plan Ongoing relevance Priority A x. “implementing the directions provided by the region’s Ministers for ICT and, in particular, revising and updating the Regional Digital Strategy”.

  4. The Current Pacific Plan: Many Priorities

  5. Measuring Progress Against The Pacific Plan 2005 2010 2007 Annual reports + Annex Six-monthly reports • MAJOR ICT MILESTONES CAPTURED: • 2007: Contract awarded to establish a hub to route regional traffic to the global Internet backbone • 2009: 15 Pacific Rural Internet Connectivity System (Pacific RICS) Pilots sites delivered; 10 activated; 32 carrying traffic. One Laptop Per Child scheme: 5 sites commenced operations; 1400 laptops delivered to Solomon Islands, PNG, Vanuatu, Nauru and Niue. World Bank study confirmed submarine cable technology was a viable option for most of the Pacific. Tenders were called to support the implementation of SPIN; 6 countries / territories signed up. • 2010: Forum Ministers endorsed the Framework for Action on ICT for Development in the Pacific. USP opened Japan-Pacific Information Communication Technologies Centre.

  6. Review Approach • Review background documentation and past studies • Visit every Forum Island Country and Associates to hold discussions with Leaders and Senior Officials, meet with civil society representatives, private sector and other actors, and consult with development partners • Support on-line public submissions Sir Mekere Morauta – Review Chair www.PacificPlanReview.org

  7. Review Timeframe • December 2012 – Review Team meets, confirms methodology • January–May 2013 – Country consultations + Public submissions • May – Regional Consultation workshop and Special Session of Pacific Plan Action Committee in Suva • June—July – Further consultations and report writing • August– Second Session of Pacific Plan Action Committee in Suva • September 2013– Leaders Meeting in the Republic of the Marshall Islands • October 2013– Final Review Report to be submitted Communiqué: Leaders ...thanked Sir Mekere Morauta and his Review Team for their extensive consultation and advisory work over the past year and the in-depth analysis that went into their preliminary findings and recommendations. ..[and]...tasked the Forum Officials Committee to review and consider the Final Review Report once finalised and to report to Leaders on proposed next steps for their consideration at the Special Leaders Retreat within six months after receipt of the Final Review Report.

  8. Key Findings from Review Consultations • The region is: • Diverse and complex; connected but fragmented • Faced with vulnerabilities and uncertainties • ‘Regionalism’ is: • Needed and desired • A long-term project with an as-yet uncertain end-point • Supported or complemented by sub-regionalism • Greater regional integration: • Requires a stronger Pacific plan / framework • Should be based on Leaders’ vision and values, and supported by a process that reflects the true drivers of progress

  9. A “New Pacific Framework” • Pacific Plan : • Should not be seen as a ‘regional development plan’ • Should not be oriented towards donor funding • Pacific Plan : • Should be seen as a framework for advancing regional integration processes through informed political choice • Should be based on Leaders’ vision for the region • Should include shared regional values as articulated in Leaders’ declarations • Should contain evolving priorities that are set and updated through a robust annual process

  10. Systemic Changes Would be Needed • In order to establish this new framework, substantial and systemic change will be required – such as: • Modifying the Forum meeting to create more space for political discussions • Shifting some decision-making to other meetings • Making prioritisation more open and transparent • Strengthening the Secretariat to act as “gate keeper” • Establishing special consideration of SIS priorities • Improving coordination with donors • Strengthening overall governance

  11. Thank you www.PacificPlanReview.org

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