CARICOM Single ICT Space Digital Transformation is a Journey CARICOM ICT Cluster of Agencies
The Agenda Ecosystem & Characteristics Req of the Single ICT Space Caribbean Competitiveness Progress Major Milestones Benefits to Citizens Govt Leadership 10
Agenda CHOGs Policy Directive Establish a Single ICT Space & Roadmap Bring Technology to the people Cybersecurity safeguards Resource mobilisation CARICOM Digital Agenda 2025
The Roadmap Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 th April 2015 Baseline Discussion 28 th May 2015 Revision of Baseline Version 18th June 2015 Final version for presentation to COTED and CHOGs 9th Oct 2015 Implementation Plan updated with indicative time frames 31 Dec 2015 Editorial Improve ments 20 th Jan 2016 Comments from stakeholders included 23 rd May 2016 COTED Officials comments included 19 th Feb 2017 CHOGs approve Single ICT Space Roadmap
The Vision of Single ICT Space Agenda ICT Enabled Space A Connected Society Reliable services at affordable prices Vision Development Underpinning the CSME Ease of doing regional business Integration Economic, cultural and social Improving the lives of Caribbean citizens
Objectives Agenda Objectives of the Single ICT Space One Two Three Provide an ICT Enabled Foundation Enhance Caricom functional cooperation Fulfill Social, Cultural and Economic Imperatives
Agenda Harmonised EcoSystem ICT Policies Legislation Regulations Technical Standards Best Practices Network and Services A CARICOM SINGLE ICT SPACE
Essential Characteristics of the Single ICT Space Harmonised Ecosystem Robust Broadband Infrastructure Agenda Common Frameworks Security and Privacy
Requirements of the Single ICT Space Agenda Amend Policies and Laws Government Adoption Regulatory Reform Private Sector Investment Systems & Procedures Requirements Empowered Consumers Broadband Capacity, speeds & affordability Secure Services Uniform Standards Privacy Protection
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Progress towards the Single ICT Space Agenda CIGF IXPs Spectrum ICT Security GovNets Broadband Awareness IG & IPv 6 Frameworks Twelve IXPs established 23 ICT Roadshows 3 Networks being assessed Ministerial Forum CARCIP Broadband Project Cybersecurity Action Plan Spectrum Strategic Plan
Single ICT Space: Towards a Competitive Caribbean Elimination of Roaming Charges An Environment more conducive to investment Agenda Opportunities for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Single ICT Space Economical E Government Services & Servicing methods Digital support for the CSME
Agenda Inspired Government Leadership/ Citizen centric focus Invest in the future Lower barriers to doing business Accelerate the Legislative Agenda Provide access to government data Free movement of people, goods, services & capital Strengthen CARICOM Institutions Accelerate E Government Services
Benefits to Citizens Agenda Empowerment Productive use of ICTs Encourage Innovation
CICC Working Groups Dec 16 - Aug 31 CHOG Approval of Work Plan CARICOM Initial Funding CSA Bid Docs: CTU CSA Consultants Work Plans: ICT Clusters & Agencies Detailed Work Plans Re CS Assessment CSME Initiatives: CHOGs Awareness Programmes: ICT Clusters & Other Agencies Training and Development:HRC & Governments 3 GovNets Sep 1 - Dec 31 Upgrade GovNets Jul 7 Jul 10 - Sep 30 1 day Sep 1 - Dec 31 Sep 1 - Oct 31 Jul 1 - Dec 31 Jul 1 - Dec 31 Sep 4 - Jun 30 185 days 60 days 86 days Mar 1 - Dec 31 43 days 347 days Jan 2 - Jun 30 MILESTONES AND TASKS 218 days Jan 1 - Mar 31 64 days 215 days 129 days 652 days 652 days CICC Working Group Reports Aug 31 Elimination of Roaming Charges Jan 1 Upgraded Government Networks Jun 1 Detailed Work Plans Mar 31 Additional E Government Services Jul 31 Harmonisation of Policy, Laws & Regulatory Frameworks Sep 30 2016 2016 2017 2018 2019 2019 Today Sep 30 Funding in place Jul 31 Incremental Increase in E Jul 1 Government Services Minimum Broadband Speed; 15MBPS download and 10MBPS upload Dec 31 Completion of Current State Assessment
Major Milestones Thank You CONTACT US Phone: 868 628 0281 Email: selby.wilson@ctu.int Website: www.ctu.int Agenda August Collaboration ICT Committee Report March 1.Consultants appointed to do Current State Assessment (CSA) 2.Elimination of Roaming Charges 1.Upgraded GovNets 2. E Government Services 3. Completion of CSA 4. Work Plans 5.Higher broadband speeds 1.Revised Legislation, Policies and Regulatory Frameworks in place 2.Increase in E Government Services 1.Up grade of more GovNets 2. Additional E Government Services
CARICOM Single ICT Space CURRENT STATE ASSESSMENT PROJECT PLAN
CURRENT STATE ASSESSMENT PROJECT PLAN Prepare Terms of Reference 53 days Jun 20 - Aug 31 EC and GC of CTU and ICT Clusters 12 days Sep 1 - Sep 18 CARICOM to source Funding 96 days Jun 20 - Oct 31 Prepare Advertisment 12 days Oct 15 - Oct 31 Evaluate Submissions Notify Bidders 26 days Dec 15 - Jan 19 1 day Jan 26 Negotiate Final Terms Feb 1 - Feb 15 Terms of Reference Aug 31 Secure Funding Oct 2 Advertise Expressions of Interest Oct 31 Define Scope Jul 14 Receive Submissions Dec 15 Selection of Consultants Jan 31 Make Award Mar 15 2017 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2018 Feb Mar 2018 Today
THANK YOU CONTACT US Phone: 868 628 0281 Email: selby.wilson@ctu.int Website: www.ctu.int Caribbean Telecommunications Union 4 Mary Street, St Clair Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago ADDRESS
The Agenda Policy Direction 1 Vision and Objectives 2 Developing the Roadmap Ecosystem & Characteristics Major Milestones Benefits to Citizens Requirements of the Single ICT Space Progress Towards a competitive Caribbean