@ Grace I think Brian has set the tempo, we will try and have a discussion on the list regarding the same but in the meantime let's follow the example he has set and contribute.
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From: "Grace Mutung'u (Bomu)" <nmutungu@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:37:43
To: Brian Munyao Longwe<blongwe@gmail.com>
Cc: Barrack Otieno<otieno.barrack@gmail.com>; <isoc@orion.my.co.ke>
Subject: Re: [ISOC_KE] Input towards National Broadband Strategy
Brian,
thanks for the call to action and initial points. this it seems is a
technical topic and many of us may need help to appreciate the
issues.
are there resources that could help more people grasp the issues?
also, as a more experienced practitioner in the field, which broad
principles are the main ones we should be advocating for vis-a-vis our
mission, vision...
sorry to wekelea you, but we could really benefit from your knowledge :)
2013/1/13, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe@gmail.com>:
> Hi folk,
>
> Here are some of my initial comments after going through the National
> Broadband Strategy:
>
> Is it right to explicitly name a particular technology within the context
> of such a high level strategy?
> Pg 6
> the immediate plan to further deploy broadband through a
> nationwide LTE system
>
> The language in principle 2 (pg 8) and principle 7 (pg 9) seem to be
> contradictory. While principle 2 emphasizes technology neutrality (a good
> thing), principle 7 in elaborating competitive use of technologies
> explicitly names fiber optic and wireless broadband. It is proposed that
> the language here be changed to distinguish between fixed and non-fixed
> media as alternatives for infrastructure
>
> Pg 21 - the relationship between a pacemaker (for heart conditions) and
> content & applications is not immediately obvious - could this be the wrong
> kind of example to use in this section?
>
> Pg 22 (Table 4) on the problem of an unstructured innovation chain;
> wouldn't it be better to aim at developing a National Innovation System -
> rather than simply seeking to "institutionalize the innovation value
> chain"? The current recommendations fall far short of *really* tackling the
> underlying issues and proposing sufficient interventions to address the
> problem in the medium to long term.
>
> Pg 23 the figures related to mobile penetration should be updated with
> latest market estimates and not figures from 2011. Current estimates are at
> 100% mobile penetration. Also the percentage of *youth* is questionable as
> it is based on a 2005 study. Should statistics that are 8 years old be used
> in such an important document?
>
> pg 26-32 Section 3.4 Policy, Legal & Regulatory Environment
>
> While CCK has over the past 13 years of it's existence facilitated massive
> transformation with the information and communication technology sector in
> the country and the region as a whole. It could be argued that the
> Commission's mandate has become bloated over the years, leading to a "too
> many eggs in one basket" problem.
>
> It could be recommended that specialized agencies be established to deal
> with essential issue that do not strictly fall under the regulatory mandate
> of CCK and may, in some cases create opportunity for conflict of interest.
> These include but are not limited to: Operation and Administration of the
> Universal Service Fund, Operation and Administration of cyber-security
> related units, consumer protection etc...
>
> While it is evident and obvious that CCK has served and may continue to
> serve as an ideal "incubator" for these types of services/agencies. It is
> true that they encompass a potentially vast amount of work, especially
> within a national context and could be better served by specialized
> agencies that can focus time and resources and deal with issues in a
> focused and timely manner.
>
> pg 33 Section 3.5.2
>
> by specifically referring to a particular technology (in this case LTE) as
> a means to accomplishing the objectives of this strategy - it might appear
> that the strategy is biased towards particular vendors or operators and may
> not necessarily be taking the best interests of the marketplace and the
> greatest stakeholder - the citizen - into consideration. It is recommended
> that the language in this section be reworked to eliminate the mention of
> specific technologies.
>
> The section on Financing and Investment should include recommendations on
> various incentives to promote activity in the area. Tax breaks,
> concessions, PPP proposals, allocations from various existing (and new)
> funds etc...
>
> Section 4 Implementation
>
> once again, specific reference to LTE may not be in the best interests of
> leaving the strategy open enought to allow for competing and maybe more
> affordable technologies that can achieve stated objectives.
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Brian
>
> On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 3:58 PM, Barrack Otieno
> <otieno.barrack@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Thanks Brian, yes we will.
>>
>> Best Regards
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 11:55 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > Hi folk,
>> >
>> > Are we as ISOC-KE going to be making any submissions during the public
>> > consultation period for Kenya's National Broadband Strategy? As per
>> > advertorials in the local dailies the deadlines for submissions in 25th
>> > January.
>> >
>> > The draft is available online at the CCK website:
>> >
>> http://www.cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current_consultations/The_National_Broadband_Strategy_.pdf
>> >
>> > Best regards,
>> >
>> > Brian
>> >
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