[Kictanet] Day 6 of 10: Best Business & Regulatory

[A. Wanjira Munyua]

Private sector led ICT infrastructure development/ownership, where they do
most of the “heavy lifting” in terms of investment required is a good
staring point. It will lower access costs, etc etc but would this model
bring benefits to underseved/unreached rural communities for example???

Given the challenges we have faced and the importance of access to vital
public services and locally relevant content, a variety of models must be
explored. One that does not give undue favouritism to private sector or
government rather one that suits the people of Kenya and subscribes to the
principles of open access while ensuring that ICT policy is linked to
poverty reduction strategies and development goals. This would also mean
creating connections between e.g.   universal access measures, initiatives
aimed at delivering services, and poverty alleviation enabled by ICTs.

Agree with Mucheru, that a management/governance model/vehicle needs to be
developed to ensure fair play, accountability and responsiveness to
citizen needs and input.

alice