[kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey

Thu Aug 11 16:56:04 EAT 2011

Thanks Paul, I have not received any email.  This is the first response I have received. Will review the objectives and links. This will enable people to discuss/assist from a more informed position.
Catherine

On Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:33 CEST Paul Kukubo wrote:

>Catherine
>
>Did you access the links to the presentations detailing objectives and
>methodology of the proposed study that I had sent out in response to your
>mail? http://www.ict.go.ke/index.php/grants-a-research/julisha
>
>Heregoes;
>
>Survey Objectives
>
>   1. Understanding the Kenyan ICT Ecosystem and trends in the market.
>   2. Sizing the ICT Market and its sub segments (hardware, software,
>   services, etc) in Kenya.
>   3. Compiling a baseline of key ICT KPIs
>   4. Bench-marking key Kenya ICT indicators against six countries (Nigeria,
>   Rwanda, South Africa, Philippines, Brazil and Turkey)
>   5. Understanding the ICT Skills availability, demand and gaps
>
>
>Survey Beneficiaries
>
>   1. ICT vendors and their channel partners.
>   2. Education institutions (Kenya Education Network)
>   3. Businesses as ICT end users.
>   4. Residents as ICT consumers at large.
>   5. Various ICT Stakeholders (MoIC, CCK, e-government directorate, Kenya
>   BPO Society, ITES and BPO Companies, MNCs).
>
>
>To your question. This study is phase one. During phase 2 in a year's time
>we shall make impact assessments.
>
>Of great interest to listers is that to the best our knowledge, no study
>currently has established market sizing of the ICT sector (beyond the
>operator space) to look into the various sub-segments of hardware, software
>and services. Many local and international investors are eager to see the
>results of this.
>
>To another question by another lister, we shall make available the research
>results to the widest audience possible.
>
>
>On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Catherine Adeya <elizaslider at yahoo.com>
>wrote:
>> Hmmmmm.....let me believe a response will come as they are pertinent
>questions that would help the study.
>>
>> Catherine
>>
>> --- On Mon, 8/8/11, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> From: robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey
>> To: "Catherine Adeya" <elizaslider at yahoo.com>
>> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 7:11 AM
>>
>> Hi Catherine,
>> I noted your pertinent query to one Mr. Paul Kukubo and was waiting for a
>response which, as expected, has not been posted which has made we raise
>this question.
>> "are postings from the account titled Paul Kukubo done by him or is it a
>robot that scans the web and sends out automated messages?"
>> I raise this question because whenever any postings are made from that
>account and one of the listers responds or requests clarification the post
>goes cold.  Maybe it is time that the list administrator implements a
>mechanism to stop automated postings.
>> When issues are posted and not responded to it turns the list into an
>advertising and monologue platform which defeats its objective.  Such static
>information needs to be posted on organisation websites and in newspapers
>not on a discussion forum especially when the originator has absolutely no
>intention of having the issue discussed.
>> It reminds me of a statement by one very wealthy local businessman who
>said of tenders "if your participation in a tender is when you see it
>advertised then you are wasting time and money by responding as by this
>stage the recipient of the tender is already known".
>> Have a good week all.
>> Regards
>>
>> Robert Yawe
>> KAY System Technologies Ltd
>> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
>> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
>> Kenya
>>
>> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Catherine Adeya <elizaslider at yahoo.com>
>> To: robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk
>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Sent: Sat, 6 August, 2011 11:07:49
>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey
>>
>> Thanks for this information Paul, however, if possible, kindly share the
>Objectives of the study; it will inform a little more. Also do you plan this
>to be an impact study combined with one assessing potential in the ICT
>industry? A little clarity may help so you can benefit from the excellent
>researchers here on Kictanet.
>>
>> Nyaki
>>
>> --- On Fri, 8/5/11, Paul Kukubo <pkukubo at ict.go.ke> wrote:
>>
>> From: Paul Kukubo <pkukubo at ict.go.ke>
>> Subject: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey
>> To: elizaslider at yahoo.com
>> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 2:03 PM
>>
>> Julisha: National M&E ICT Survey
>>
>> With the arrival of broadband connectivity through three (3) submarine
>cable systems, the Kenyan IT market and indeed many business sectors are to
>grow rapidly; allowing for the introduction of new and advanced services,
>further setting the stage for the development of ICT as a valid contributor
>to Kenya’s GDP.
>>
>>
>Developing ICT skills remains a constant issue to be addressed by end
>users, vendors, and even governments. Public‐private partnerships
>between vendors and governments to set up facilities for technology
>and knowledge transfer continue to gain momentum, especially in view
>of the Government long-term plans to make ICT a key part of the Kenyan
>Economy.
>>
>> Rationale for the Proposed Survey
>>
>>
>Given the dynamic changes happening in the Kenyan IT market and its
>vision to become the hub for IT in the region; Kenya
>ICT Board plans to conduct a detailed analysis within the with the aim of
>understanding the following issues:
>>
>> Understanding the Kenyan ICT Ecosystem, its players, factors for growth
>and trends in the market;
>>
>> Sizing the ICT Market and its sub segments (hardware, software, services,
>etc.) in Kenya;
>>
>> Compiling a baseline of key ICT indicators (access, usage, penetration,
>etc.);
>>
>> Benchmarking key competitive ICT indicators against six countries in
>emerging markets; and
>>
>> Understanding the ICT Skills availability, demand and gaps among vendors,
>end users and residents.
>>
>> Beneficiaries of the Proposed Survey
>>
>> The key beneficiaries of this survey's results include the following
>groups of stakeholders:
>>
>> ICT vendors and their channel partners;
>>
>> Education institutions (Kenya Education Network);
>>
>> Businesses as ICT end users;
>>
>> Residential consumers at large; and
>>
>> Other ICT Stakeholders (MoIC, CCK, e-government directorate, Kenya BPO
>Society, etc.)
>>
>> Survey Benefits
>>
>> The survey deliverables will engender a range of benefits supporting its
>objectives. The major benefits are summarized as below:
>>
>> Level
>>
>> Benefit
>>
>> Benefits to the IT Industry
>>
>> Understanding the current usage and penetration of the IT within Kenya
>>
>> Identifying lucrative IT industry opportunities for Kenya and developing a
>strategy to increase adoption of progressive IT technologies within the
>country
>>
>> Contributing to development of information society in specific and Kenya
>as a hub for ICT in general.
>>
>> Benefits for Kenya ICT Board
>>
>> Understanding the current state with regards to ICT barometers and growth
>trends
>>
>> Understanding major challenges and opportunities for these areas
>>
>> Understanding Kenya's position with regards to its peer countries
>>
>> Gaining ownership of key IT topic areas and spearheading the
>implementation of initiatives in these areas in conjunction with Government
>empowered and private sector associations
>>
>> Understanding the current availability of ICT skills and the gaps
>>
>> Reinforcement of Kenya ICT Board's thought leadership role
>>
>> Benefits for other IT stakeholders
>>
>> Understanding the state of IT within Kenya
>>
>> Understanding the key challenges of ICT in Kenya and analyze how to
>develop Kenya as the ICT Hub in the region
>>
>> Creation of programmes (based on the results of the study done by IDC) to
>augment the local Kenyan ICT industry and the ICT skills available.
>>
>> The findings of the research will be used by Kenya ICT Board to analyze
>the current situation on the Kenyan ICT market and build actionable plans
>for IT development in the country. They will also benefit the industry and
>citizens at large. More details will be availed on www.ict.go.ke <
>http://www.ict.go.ke/> shortly
>>
>> Paul Kukubo
>> Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board
>> PO Box 27150 - 00100
>> Nairobi, Kenya
>>
>> 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street
>>
>> Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960
>> Fax: +254 20 2211962
>> website: www.ict.go.ke <http://www.ict.go.ke/>
>> local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke <http://www.tandaa.co.ke/>,
>www.facebook.com/tandaakenya
>> twitter:@tandaaKENYA
>> BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke <http://doitinkenya.co.ke/>
>> Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke <http://www.pasha.co.ke/>
>>
>>
>> personal contacts
>> _______________
>>
>> Cell: + 254 717 180001
>>
>>
>> skype: kukubopaul
>> googletalk: pkukubo
>> personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke <http://www.paulkukubo.co.ke/>
>> personal twitter: @pkukubo
>>
>>
>> ____________________
>> Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub
>>
>> Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT,
>through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for
>socio economic enrichment
>>
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