[kictanet] Will broadband have an impact on e-Government demand andsupply in Kenya?

[Harry Delano]

Thanks Lilian, for your contribution on Broadband, let's keep this debate
alive.
 
I suppose I may just need to collate some of this valuable contributions, on
this forum which we can then
transmit onwards at an opportune time for consideration.
 
I like your proposal on a "Pragmatic National Broadband Plan" - it is a
crucial agenda that we need to pursue
relentlessly..
 
This would be the way to go, to harness this rich resource for the
betterment of this nation..
 
Regards,
Harry

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Dear Listers:

Now that broadband technology is here, and we know that it is certainly
going to enhance the competitiveness of our economy and sustain economic
growth, am increasingly wondering what strategies the Government of Kenya is
working on, to develop broadband applications that will enhance the delivery
of public services to citizens. There is no doubt that the Government of
Kenya has taken great strides to harness the implementation and use of
broadband technologies with the Ministry of Information and Communications
leading the way.

Is there an e-Gov/Civic Engagement program that will evaluate how broadband
can improve the performance of government specifically in terms of
transparency and citizen participation and more generally in terms of
effectiveness and efficiency? Such engagement programs with 'mwananchi', on
broadband and eGovernment, will consider various ways all levels of
government, can use broadband to improve public service performance and
delivery, including lessons that might apply, for the purposes of developing
a pragmatic national broadband plan. The Government of Kenya needs to take
stock, consider and pay keen attention to the potential benefits of
universal broadband in enabling various government operations to move to a
digital platform in terms of improved performance, cost savings, and
strategic benefits to the communications infrastructure.

The Government should initiate such programs with the support of the private
sector. 'Mwanachi' needs to know how they are a part of e-Government and now
'this' new phenomenon, 'broadband', and what they can do to enjoy the
privileges that both bring.




Lilian.



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