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National Strategy for IT Errol Hewitt
A National Strategy for A National Strategy for the Establishment of the Establishment of the ICT in Developing the ICT in Developing
CountriesCountries— the Jamaican Experience
(for UNCTAD)
Errol St. A. HewittJune, 2002
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National Strategy for IT Errol Hewitt
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Information Technology Vision
Rapid advances in ICT facilitates easier access to knowledge by the wider population.ICT can either be a tool for development or frustrate development.ICT confronts a range of factors including very human interests/emotions/limitations.A major factor for success is obvious & consistent leadership of the head of government
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Information Technology Vision-contd.
The establishment of ICT requires maximum participation from all sectors. Priorities must be established & a workable strategy prepared & adopted..A National Strategic Plan – an essential priority/foundation
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The National Strategic Planfor Information Technology
The National Strategic Plan- initiated three years ago.As far as possible to utilize inherent talent, skills & experience.Cost effective approach required. Adoption of the technology crucial to social & economic development.
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Adoption of a mentoring approach– cost effective and provides proven expertise and wider spread of benefits- in kind & personnelImplement a facilitative approach Establish a Central Information Technology OfficeAllocate Budget for the Technology SectorInter-Ministerial Linkages and preparation & implementation of Sector Plans.Public Relations Programme/Public “Buy In”
Innovative Assistance-Mentoring
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Leadership & the Role of Government
Structure of Leadership-Crucial.The pervasiveness of the technology in the social, economic & political, requires national implementation & leadershipImportance of ICT to development, requires the total support of the totality of government.The width & depth of the human problem, important to be managed by the head of government.
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A Central Authority
A central macro planning and coordinating institutionProvides a governance structure for establishing the technology.Provides policy,technical advice and guidanceEnsures common linkages and economies.
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General RequirementsSecured financing and authority to ensure independence.Focus on partnerships,Quickly build out organization with adequate staffSelect key priorities & strategiesAdopt a few “Micro” projects to accelerate credibility acceptance
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Technical Advisory Panel
Participation of qualified and experienced nationals overseas..Provides an opportunity for skilled/experienced nationals overseas to participate.Provision of a second and objective opinion
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Sectoral PlansSector Plans:
1. Ensures unified approach & participation.
2. The sector accepts ownership & responsibility.
3. Provides investors/funding agencies with an overview of opportunities
4. Facilitates seamless linkages
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Sectoral Plans-contd.Best practices to support planning/implementation.Continuing guidelines in a dynamic sector.Sensitized political leadershipContinuing focus on the priorities.
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Sectoral Plans—contd.
Specific Assistance required—• “Honing” sector plans; convincing
funding agents; molding/implementing of sector plans,etc.Establish regional/ international linkages and collaboration.Access to periodic face to face consultation with colleaguesLinkages to appropriate institutions of excellence.
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Conclusion
Focus on foundations on which to build.Focus on the technology as a tool- a vehicle.Ensure broadest participation from all sectorsPlanning is essential– so is government’s support
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Thank You for Your Attention and Patience.