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Greetings Listers,As promised on monday, we kick off the discussions today and would like to share the general flow and how we shall move.Basically we have two platforms we shall use and listers are free to use one or both of them. The two plaftforms are KICTAnet platform and the Jadili Platform (http://jadili.ictpolicy.org/docs/kenya-ict-policy#heading-1) courtesy of Strathmore University, Law School.The Jadili platform is hosting the Draft Policy in editable format and Listers are encouraged to login and post their specific proposal onto the platform.The KICTAnet listserver plaftform is where we shall run guided discussions as per the plan below. Contributions on both platforms shall be consolidated and validated at a later face-2-face function. The overview of the discussion will be as shown below.How to Develop ICT infrastructure (Day 1-Wed 22nd June 2016)*telecoms, broadcast, broadband internet, postal)*Investment incentives (FDI,Equity Shares)*Open Access*Infrastructure Sharing (Masts, Ducts, Wayleave etc)*Spectrum Management*Postal/National Addressing System*Data Centers, IXPs, CDNHow to Develop ICT Info-Structure (Day 2-Thrs 23rd June 2016)*Local Content,*Broadcast Content, Diversity, Cultural Identity*Access to Information/OpenData*Local Application DevelopmentHow to Develop Skilled Human Capital (Day 3-Fri 24th June 2016)*ICT integration in primary, secondary, tertiary levels,*Specialized Skills (Software /Engineering)*Research & Development Capacity*eLiteracy for citizens/public*How to enhance Universal Service & Access (Day 4-Mon 27th June 2016)*Universal Access (Infrastructure)*Universal Service (PWD)*Affordable Internet broadband Services*Affordable User DevicesHow to Develop local ICT Industry (Day 5- Tue 28th June 2016)*eCommerce, National Addressing System*Local eBusiness,* BPOs*Investment incentives (Equity Shares)*ICTs in SME, (Small Medium Size Enterprises)*ICT regional export incentives*Local Device ManufacturingHow to Accelerate eGovt Services (Day 6- Wed 29th June 2016)*eHealth, eAgriculture, eTransport, eGovt, eLearning*ICT regional (county) incentives)*ICTs in Society, CultureHow to enhance Cybersecurity (Day 7) - Thrs 30th June 2016)*Online Citizen Safety,*Child Protection*Privacy issues*Security business transactions (Info-Security)*Security & Reliability of Critical ICT infrastructureEmerging Issues (Day 8 -Fri 1st July 2016)Internet of Things, M2MNet Neutrality & OTTBig DataVirtual Money/BlockChainsInstitutional, Legal & Regulatory Framework (Day 9-Mon 4th July 2016)Role of Regulator, USAC, CERTs, NCS, ICTA, PCK, CSO, Professional Bodies etcNeeded Legislation, Data Protection, eTransaction, Intermediary Liability etcDAY 10, Tue 5th July -Wrap UP ClosureI look forward to your active engagement.J. Walubengofor KICTAnet.
From: Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com>
To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 3:25 PM
Subject: Fw: DRAFT ICT POLICY 2016 LINK-KICTAnet Stakeholder Input
Dear Listers,The Ministry of ICT (PS V. Kyalo) has asked KICTAnet to ran a two week moderated discussion on the Draft ICT Policy 2016, that will replace the current 2006 ICT Policy.Please download and go through in preparation of the online discussions scheduled to kick-off this wednesday 22nd June 2016.You views will be consolidated and later on you will be invited to validated the same at a face-to-face session to be confirmed at a venue and date to be confirmed later.Kazi kwenyu. Do not say you were not consulted :-)Best rgds.walu.----Dear All,The Draft ICT Policy 2016 has been posted in the MoICT website for stakeholders comments. Please use the link below to access the document.Kind regards,Jane W. Migwi
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