[kictanet] Review PPP Models - Roles, Motives and Challenges- Day 9 of 10

[sammy]

Public Private Partnership Models for ICT4D Initiatives in developing
countries will only be successful if they are associated with other
social policies, particularly those relating to education.

In developing countries, the struggle to increase access to public
services (education, security, health, justice) require a complex
vision of the struggle against digital exclusion. Obviously, this does
not mean that we must wait until we are able to eradicate illiteracy
in order to develop ICT4D.
The demands of the economy and of job creation require interrelated
public policies that work with different social sec­tors and different
rhythms to universalize public services.

However, we cannot ignore the adoption of social policies.The final
success of these depends on an integrated program to universalize
various public services: there will not be universal access to ICT4D
without universal access to other social goods.

In the short term, ICT4D, which will necessarily have an impact on
only the poorest part of the population, should clearly define their
target priorities.

It is fundamental to define priorities of target publics.Currently
ICT4D activities are used by sectors of society that already have a
basic level of education and a relatively higher income. A policy to
universalize access to the Internet should have as a primary objective
the educational network, the only place that can effectively be
reached by the total population.

The workplace is an important factor in ICT4D.
ICT4D initiatives should create incentives to increase the number of
companies that use computers and the Internet. Companies should also
offer computer and Internet courses to their employees.

Finally,i am emphasizing digital inclusion of individuals. Other
aspects, however, must also be mentioned.
In certain contexts,  ICT4D initiatives could be an important
instrument to improve the collective quality of life in low-income
communities, making available information and services of great
cultural, social and economic utility.

My Take on the subject.

Samuel.



On 5/29/08, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack at gmail.com> wrote:
> Sorry for double posting
>
> On 5/29/08, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Well, Businesses are always out to increase their market share by making a
>> good name (CSR), Civil Society is largely comprised of ideologists whereas
>> government has to manage the two by ensuring the policies they develop
>> jointly are adhered to, i think we need a system of checks and balances to
>> ensure that all players adhere to their mandate, for instance the public
>> procurement oversight authority ensures that all government instituions
>> adhere to procurement regulations set for government we need an
>> independent
>> body to ensure that all players adhere to their mandate, am not sure
>> whether
>> CCK is supposed to do that.
>> My opinion
>>
>> On 5/29/08, John Walubengo <jwalu at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Morning all,
>>>
>>> Today & Tomorrow we shall wind up the discussion by
>>> reviewing the various Public Private Partnership Models for
>>> ICT4D initiatives.  I am not privy to the details of the
>>> Models governing several PPP initiatives and would like to
>>> be enlightened where possible.
>>>
>>> Such initiatives include the TEAMs initiative with various
>>> Telco Operators, the Ministry of Education Kenya ICT Trust
>>> Fund with Microsoft, the World Bank TCIP (Transparency &
>>> Communication Infrastructure Project) with the Kenya ICT
>>> Board amongst others.
>>>
>>> My general opinion is that managing such alliances is bound
>>> to be problematic given the diverse and often conflicting
>>> motives of the players - particularly when one side (Govt)
>>> is heavily procedural, Private Sector is moderately
>>> procedural while the Civil Society is largely un-procedural
>>> (methinks). How then, does one harness such dialectic
>>> groups to read from the same ICT4D script and what are the
>>> Challenges experienced?
>>>
>>> 2days on this one.
>>>
>>>
>>> walu.
>>> --- Harry Hare <harry at africanedevelopment.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Thanks, Ndegwa…we have already identified the media as
>>> > one of the key
>>> > partners, will come back to you on this.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Regards
>>> >
>>> > Harry
>>> >
>>> >   _____
>>> >
>>> > From:
>>> >
>>> kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke
>>> >
>>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry <kictanet-bounces%2Bharry>=
>>> africanedevelopment.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke]
>>> > On Behalf Of MediaSpeak Africa
>>> > Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:44 PM
>>> > To: harry at africanedevelopment.org
>>> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
>>> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Harry,
>>> >
>>> > Another good news for patriotic Kenyans. Congrats and
>>> > please push everybody
>>> > that needs to (must be) pushed for us to get into the
>>> > global ICT terrain. If
>>> > you would like a media partner we shall be right here!
>>> >
>>> > God bless.
>>> >
>>> > Ndegwa
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > 2008/5/27 <bitange at jambo.co.ke>:
>>> >
>>> > Dear Harry,
>>> > Allow me to also take this opportunity to congraturate
>>> > you on your
>>> > achievements.  Keep our flag flying high.
>>> >
>>> > Asante
>>> >
>>> > Ndemo
>>> > Sent from my BlackBerry(R)
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: "Harry Hare" <harry at africanedevelopment.org>
>>> >
>>> > Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 09:34:51
>>> > To:bitange at jambo.co.ke <To%3Abitange at jambo.co.ke> <mailto:
>>> To%3Abitange at jambo.co.ke <To%253Abitange at jambo.co.ke>>
>>> > Cc:'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'
>>> > <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>>> > Subject: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Dear All,
>>> >
>>> > Many thanks for the congratulatory messages I have
>>> > received both through the
>>> > list and off-list. We shall be knocking on your doors to
>>> > seek partnership
>>> > opportunities as we start to implement the network's
>>> > ambitious strategic
>>> > plan.
>>> >
>>> > Kindest Regards
>>> > Harry
>>> >
>>> >
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>>> > P Please consider the environment before printing this
>>> > e-mail
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ----------------
>>> >
>>> > From:
>>> >
>>> kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke
>>> > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry <kictanet-bounces%2Bharry>
>>> > <mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bharry <kictanet-bounces%252Bharry>>
>>> > =africanedevelopment.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf
>>> > Of Kwach
>>> >  Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 8:31 AM
>>> >  To: harry at africanedevelopment.org
>>> >  Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'
>>> >  Subject: Re: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network
>>> >
>>> > Congrats to Harry, you deserve this for the active role
>>> > you have played in
>>> > the regional market.
>>> >
>>> > As the old saying goes; "The reward of a job well done is
>>> > an opportunity to
>>> > do more". Our best wishes to you.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> ***********************************************************
>>> >
>>> > Akich D. Kwach
>>> >  Director - Research & Operations
>>> >  ARCHWAY Technology Management
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>>> >  Tel: +254 20 2366404
>>> >
>>> >  e-mail:  <mailto:kwach at archway-productions.com>
>>> > kwach at archway-productions.com
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>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ----------------
>>> >
>>> > From:
>>> >
>>> kictanet-bounces+kwach=archway-productions.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke
>>> > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kwach <kictanet-bounces%2Bkwach>
>>> > <mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bkwach <kictanet-bounces%252Bkwach>>
>>> > =archway-productions.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf
>>> > Of Leonard Mware
>>> >  Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 11:57 AM
>>> >  To: kwach at archway-productions.com
>>> >  Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
>>> >  Subject: Re: [kictanet] East Africa ICT4D Network
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > This is breaking news!
>>> >
>>> > Harrry Hare has just been elected the new Coordinator of
>>> > the EAICT4D
>>> > Network. This is another plus for the Civil Society given
>>> > Harry's good
>>> > network in East Africa and advocacy skills. Harry has
>>> > played a major role in
>>> > ICT4D activities in the region and is knowledgeable in
>>> > the field. The
>>> > election of Harry to this important office is therefore a
>>> > recognition of his
>>> > skills and contribution to the ICT4D in the region.
>>> >
>>> > We wish him well and hope he will consider pending issues
>>> > such as open
>>> > access and unified licensing in the communication sector
>>> > as priority for
>>> > advocacy.
>>> >
>>> > Congrats Harry!!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Leonard
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >  Harry Hare <harry at africanedevelopment.org> wrote:
>>> > Dear All,
>>> >
>>> >  Just to remind you of the Launch and Cocktail today¡Ksee
>>> > the email below
>>> > for details.
>>> >
>>> >  Harry
>>> >
>>> >  ________________________________________
>>> >  From:
>>> >
>>> kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke
>>> > [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry <kictanet-bounces%2Bharry>
>>> > <mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bharry <kictanet-bounces%252Bharry>>
>>> > =africanedevelopment.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf
>>> > Of Harry Hare
>>> >  Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 1:27 PM
>>> >  To: harry at africanedevelopment.org
>>> >  Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
>>> >  Subject: [kictanet] Growing the Regional ICT
>>> > Opportunities
>>> > Collectively:Launch of the Regional EAICT4D Network
>>> >
>>> >  Dear Colleagues,
>>> >
>>> >  KICTANet and the Association for Progressive
>>> > Communications (APC), with
>>> > support from the International Development and Research
>>> > Centre (IDRC) will
>>> > be hosting a Regional ICT for Development network
>>> > building
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