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The role of ICT in the Industrial Development -Kenya

The role of ICT in the Industrial Development -Kenya. Eng. John Mosonik Sameer ICT Limited. Agenda. What is ICT ? Industry Overview Global ICT Industry Kenya ICT Sector Role of ICT in Development ICT impacts ICT initiatives in Kenya Challenges Conclusions. What is ICT?.

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The role of ICT in the Industrial Development -Kenya

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  1. The role of ICT in the Industrial Development -Kenya Eng. John Mosonik Sameer ICT Limited

  2. Agenda • What is ICT ? • Industry Overview • Global ICT Industry • Kenya ICT Sector • Role of ICT in Development • ICT impacts • ICT initiatives in Kenya • Challenges • Conclusions

  3. What is ICT? • Defined as computer hardware and software and telecommunications technology

  4. ICT infrastructure • ICT networks

  5. Industry Overview-Global ICT industry • ICTs are a key driving force for economic growth Asia-Pacific, Distribution of Internet users by region 32% Americas, 37% Europe, 29% Africa, 1%

  6. Networked Readiness Index (2003-2004) Score/Rank Source: World Economic Forum Global IT Report 2003-2004

  7. Global overview • World fastest growing economic activity • Provided economic opportunities transcending borders, language and cultures • Opened new channels for service delivery in areas such as e-government, education, e-health and information dissemination • Rapid development of ICTs new products and services

  8. Kenya ICT sector • In 1998 Government instituted telecom reforms and introduced competition in certain market segments • Separation of roles in sector management( TKL,CCK,PCK) • Creation of multiple operator environment- liberalization • Reduction of government operation role in the sector- privatization

  9. Kenya ICT sector • Since launch of sector reform, Kenya has made great strides in the expansion of telecoms services • Fixed lines (300,000 ) • Mobiles lines( over 6 M) • Internet Service providers ( 73 licensed, 16 active) • Internet users • Broadcasting stations ( 16 Tv stations, 24 Fm stations • SNO, 3 rd mobile operator?

  10. Role of ICT in Development • Support communications and co-operation ( Employees, customers, suppliers and partners)

  11. Role of ICT in Development • Promotion and orientation • Buying and selling • Production and delivery

  12. Role of ICT in Development • The growth of immaterial economy

  13. Role of ICT in development • Knowledge exchange and creation

  14. Role of ICT in development • The web enterprise

  15. ICT impacts • Reductions of costs • Increase productivity • Reduce time to market • Enhance delivery of services • Creation and sharing of knowledge

  16. ICT Initiatives in Kenya • Telkom (dialup, leased lines, fibre, wireless, VSAT) • Mobile Providers (GPRS, EDGE) • KDN (Wireless, fibre, VSAT) • Jamii (VSAT, fibre, wireless) • EASSy (marine & terestial fibre) • TEAMs (marine & terrestial fibre)

  17. Challenges • Need for comprehensive policy ,legal regulatory framework • To support ICT development, investment and application • Ensure affordability nationally • Address e-security issues • Support R&D in ICT

  18. Challenges • ICT infrastructure • Provision of incentives for the provision of ICT infrastructure • Support software development • Promotion of local manufacture of ICT equipment and accessories

  19. Challenges • Human Resource development • Legislative to support e-commerce • Content development • Universal access • Public –private partnership • E- government for service delivery

  20. Conclusion We must all face the challenges to harness the potential of ICT for economic growth and poverty reduction .

  21. Thank You All

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