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Ministry of Energy, Mining and Ministry of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications (MEMT)Telecommunications (MEMT)
““Partners and Policies for a Sustained Partners and Policies for a Sustained Library and Information System”Library and Information System”
Presenter: Karlene Francis, Director General
ICT STRATEGIC ICT STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2007/08FRAMEWORK 2007/08
Electronic Transactions Act 2006
Draft Telecommunications Policy 2007
National ICT Strategy 2007-2012
National Development Plan 2030 (PIOJ)
E-TRANSACTIONS ACT - E-TRANSACTIONS ACT - OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES
Facilitate electronic transactions by means of reliable electronic communications;
Promote the development of the legal and business infrastructure necessary to implement secure electronic commerce;
Eliminate barriers to electronic commerce resulting from uncertainties over writing and signature requirements;
E-TRANSACTIONS ACT - E-TRANSACTIONS ACT - OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES
Promote public confidence in the integrity and reliability of electronic communications and electronic transactions, through the use of electronic signatures;
Establish uniformity of legal rules and standards regarding the authentication and integrity of electronic communications;
Facilitate electronic filing of information with government entities and to promote efficient delivery of government services
Draft Telecom Policy 2007 Draft Telecom Policy 2007
Sets the framework for telecommunications as an instrument for national development to improve the global competitiveness of local industries.
Seeks to improve overall efficiency in the public and private sectors, promote increased investment in Jamaica and utilize ICT to create an educated and knowledge-based society.
Recognizes telecommunications as akey enabler for all sectors including ICT, commerce, education, health, security and entertainment.
Draft Telecom Policy 2007Draft Telecom Policy 2007
Universal Service and Access
Broadband Internet access Access devices, e.g. computers Information literacy Access to telecommunications services
Draft National ICT Strategy Draft National ICT Strategy
2007-20122007-2012 The vision is for Jamaica to achieve Accelerated
Economic and Human Development and Global Competitiveness. It embodies the national goals of: developing our people, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, and creating jobs
The mission of the NICT Strategy is e-Inclusion: Open Access to ICTs and Participation in a Knowledge-Based Society.
The Strategy is organized in seven interlinked strategic thrusts, areas of activity & emphasis
Draft National ICT Draft National ICT Strategy 2007-2012 Strategy 2007-2012
Strategic Thrusts Strategic Objectives E-Inclusion Open Access to ICTs and Participation in a
Knowledge-Based Society Education and Training Highly Educated and Well Trained Jamaicans
Available to the ICT Sector Network Readiness and Infrastructure Development
Widely Available, Affordable, Secure and Reliable High Speed Connectivity to ICT Network Infrastructure
e-Government Greater Adoption of e-Government Services by the Government and those whom it Serves
e-Business and ICT Industry Development
Expanded Job Creation, Entrepreneurship and New Business Development
Research and Innovation Growth in Innovation and Development of New ICT Products and Services
Cultural Content and Creativity
Greater Global Recognition of and Rewards from Brand Jamaica
Legislative and Policy Framework
Greater Confidence in the Conduct of Digital Transactions
National Development National Development Plan 2030 Plan 2030
The Plan will put Jamaica in a position to achieve developed country status by 2030
The vision is to make ‘Jamaicathe place of choice to raise families, live, work and do business’
The PIOJ is responsible for the preparation, articulation and monitoring of the Plan
Organized in three sectors: Social, Sustainable Development and Economic. Each sector has several Taskforces for certain key elements
National Development National Development Plan 2030 Plan 2030
MEMT chairs the ICT Taskforce under the Economic Sector, which consists of key government reps, private sector representatives and academia The Task Force is responsible for developing the ICT SectorPlan for the NDP
Decision to adopt the goals, objectives and strategies of the NICT Strategy for the first 5 years of 2030Preparation Jan 2007 – March 2008 to be tabled in the Houses of Parliament, April 2008
Opportunities for Libraries Opportunities for Libraries
Jamaica is suffering from an education and skills divide when compared with other countries and also need to bridge the digital divideThe Policy, Strategy and SectorPlan promote the utilization of ICT to:
transform the educational system and to improve the skills
Provide knowledge and expertiseFacilitate research and innovation Development of Content (archives)Universal access and service
Specific Opportunities Specific Opportunities
Institutional Networking among librariesImproved administration through implementation of various systems Electronic booksAccess to on-line training courses and on-line universitiesOn-line subscription to magazines, periodicals and journalsProvision of Information Literacy and Literacy ProgrammesCreation of cultural and historical contentAccess point for community
Ministry of Energy, Mining Ministry of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications and Telecommunications
(MEMT)(MEMT)
THANK YOU !!!
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