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State of ICT policy development and linkages with Agriculture in ACP countries by Jennifer Britton
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THE NETHERLANDS24-27 APRIL, 2013
CTA ICT Observatory meeting
Strengthening e-Agriculture Strategies in ACP Countries
Countries: 15 + 5 Associates + ObserversPopulation: 15 million +Workforce: relatively youngLanguages: English, French, Dutch, Creole,
SpanishTrade Union – CARIFORUM ((CARICOM +
Dominican Republic
CARICOM AT A GLANCE
The main objectives of the CARICOM Single Market & Economy are:
• full use of labour (full employment) and • full exploitation of the other factors of production
(natural resources and capital); • competitive production leading to greater variety
and quantity of products and services to trade with other countries.
• ~ for improved standards of living and work and sustained economic development
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME – CSM&E
A Diversified services sectorOpen and competitive marketsGreater utilisation of developments in
traditional areas ( e.g. Biotechnology in agriculture)
Growth of regional enterprises Growth of tele-workUrgent need to reduce unemployment and
increase the employment rate
New Caribbean Economy
CONTEXTAgriculture is a complex system, encompassing a
wide range of activities and issues: family agriculture versus large-scaleagriculture, commodity production versus value added
at origin, productivity versus sustainability. hink of the hundredsindustrial, medicinal and cosmetic applications, and the
thousands of subproducts produced by the existing production chains.
Elements affecting agro-industry such theo weather, water, soils, pests, human resources, etc.
Inter-sectoral linkages Agro-tourism; Agro-ecology; Agro-health; Agro-education; Agro-industry Transportation
CONTEXT
Limited financing and inadequate levels of new investments; Deficient and uncoordinated risk management measures; Inadequate research and development; Outdated and inefficient agricultural health and food safety
(AHFS) systems; Weak land and water distribution and management systems; Inadequate transportation systems, particularly for
perishables; Weak and non-integrated market information and intelligence
systems; Weak linkages and participation of producers in growth
market segments; and Lack of skilled and quality human resources.
CHALLENGES
REVISED TREATY OF CHAGUARAMASThe Community – include objectives:
improved standards of living and work;full employment of labour and other factors of production; accelerated, co-ordinated and sustained economic
development and convergence;expansion of trade and economic relations with third States;enhanced levels of international competitiveness;organisation for increased production and productivity;the achievement of a greater measure of economic leverage effectiveness of Member States in dealing with third States,
groups of States and entities of any description;
CARICOM Agricultural PolicyThe major objective of the CAP is to develop
agriculture, fisheries and forestry in a regional framework and perspective. Caribbean farmers and agribusinesses need to be
supported to provide more food for the regional market.
Rural livelihoods and youth programs must be improved and expanded.
Little explicit mention of the use of ICT
CARICOM POLICIESREGIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY
POLICY (2010) FOUR (4) dimensions:
1. food availability, 2. household access, 3. nutritional adequacy (consumption/biological
utilization and care practices) and 4. the stability of the three components
NINE COUNTRIES PREPARING BY JUNE 2013
NATIONAL DIGITAL STRATEGIESSTATE/
AGENCYICT POLICY/ STRATEGY
KEY THEMES SECTOR FOCUS
Antigua & Barbuda
Policy – People First
Affordable access; modern telecom’ strategy
Marketing, gaming, software, education
Bahamas E-commerce; 2003 Digital Agenda
Sustainable growth and development
E-business, e-government telecommunications; human resource; financial,; content; tourism
Barbados National ICT Strategy,
Health, wealth, security
Human resources; quality of life; socio-economic (labour, community)
Belize E-readiness E-transactions Laws, HR, Government
Dominica E-government
Services; reduce poverty; improve competitiveness
Government, tourism, education, agriculture, ICT
NATIONAL DIGITAL STRATEGIESSTATE/
AGENCYICT POLICY/ STRATEGY
KEY THEMES SECTOR FOCUS
Dominican Republic
Strategy for Knowledge
Sustainable growth, equality. Social inclusion
Access; digital government, public services; policy
Grenada Strategy and Action Plan
Government, business, education, civil society
Government, legal infrastructure; human resource
Guyana Developing strategy
Public sector reform, HR, economic dev.
Education, content, public sector
Haiti - Education, social development
Education, health care
Jamaica Policy and strategy
E-government; e-inclusion
Education, research. Gov., industry
NATIONAL DIGITAL STRATEGIESSTATE/
AGENCYICT POLICY/ STRATEGY
KEY THEMES SECTOR FOCUS
St. Lucia E-development Strategy
E-government Tourism; legislation, training
St Kitts and Nevis
Strategy - to be revised
Infrastructure for Information society
Tourism, financial services, education, agriculture
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Strategy and road map
Public sector reform, HR, Infrastructure
Education, content, culture
Suriname In process Education, social development
Education, health care
Trinidad and Tobago
Policy and strategy
HR, economy, e-government
Education, SME, health care, justice
AGRI INITIATIVES
Trinidad - NAMIS (National Agricultural MIS)
namistt.com which matches buyers & growers
Grenada - a Farmers link up with Digicel
CaFAN Caribbean Farmers Network
UWI T&T have a SMS App for the sale of fish.
SVG - NAMIS system to match farm output with
Supermarkets.
CARICOM POLICIESYOUTH STUDY - EYE 0N THE FUTURE. Investing
in YOUTH NOW for. Tomorrow's Community. Report of the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development. January 2010ICT IN RELATION TO EDUCATIONNO AGRICULTURE
SERVICES ACTION PLAN IN TRAININDUSTRIAL POLICYENERGY POLICY
ICT – REGIONAL DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYCollaborative leadership/governance (rationalise
overlapping functions of multiple agenciesResearch and Innovation (application supporting
sustainability) Key social & Economic development measures
(ICTs providing a supportive environment in communities, lifelong learning, business, government)
CARICOM POLICIES
Is our Market share growing?In spite of all the available policies – still need
for more Policies. Why?Do these policies matter to the ‘person-in-the –
street’?Driven by International Agenda?
LeadershipPolitical willknowledge
Are we reaping the rewards of our organic and innovative product base?
CHALLENGE
OPPORTUNITIES Global definition of
ICT
DEVELOPMENT ohave been anchored to economic activities. o The UNDP Development Index (1991) - by coupling it as
sustainable development which speaks to “meeting the needs to today and of future generations”
o at the simplest level, development implies growth or maturation and advancement.
OpportunitiesDocument and measure the IMPACT of
Agriculture initiatives Improve access to information for:
Policy and decision-makingProductionAgribusiness developmentResearch
OPPORTUNITIESDevelop innovation policies showing pivotal
role of ICT in SECTOR developmentManage strategically the overlapping related
initiatives - HARMONISATIONE.g. Early warning systemsDatabases / data collection MDGs / WSISPOLICIES
MORE TALK !!! LESS TALK - MORE ACTION!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
JENNIFER BRITTONDEPUTY PROGRAMME MANAGER – ICT4D
EMAIL:[email protected]: caricomict4dexternal
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