The role of ICT in the Industrial Development -Kenya

Eng. John MosonikSameer ICT Limited

What is ICT ? Industry Overview

Global ICT Industry Kenya ICT Sector

Role of ICT in Development ICT impacts ICT initiatives in Kenya Challenges Conclusions

Agenda

Defined as computer hardware and software and telecommunications technology

What is ICT?

ICT infrastructure

ICT networks

Industry Overview-Global ICT industry

ICTs are a key driving force for economic growth

Asia-Pacific, 32%

Europe, 29%

Africa, 1%

Americas, 37%

Distribution of Internet users by region

Networked Readiness Index (2003-2004) Score/Rank

USA Kenya South Africa

Mauritius

Overall 5.5/1 2.81/84

3.72/37

3.62/43

Environment 5.17/1 2.55/91

3.68/33

3.36/48

Readiness 5.95/3 3.42/89

4.33/46

4.47/41

Usage 5.39/1 2.46/76

3.15/33

3.04/37

Source: World Economic Forum Global IT Report 2003-2004

Global overview

World fastest growing economic activity Provided economic opportunities

transcending borders, language and cultures

Opened new channels for service delivery in areas such as e-government, education, e-health and information dissemination

Rapid development of ICTs new products and services

Kenya ICT sector

In 1998 Government instituted telecom reforms and introduced competition in certain market segments

Separation of roles in sector management( TKL,CCK,PCK)

Creation of multiple operator environment- liberalization

Reduction of government operation role in the sector- privatization

Kenya ICT sector

Since launch of sector reform, Kenya has made great strides in the expansion of telecoms services Fixed lines (300,000 ) Mobiles lines( over 6 M) Internet Service providers ( 73 licensed, 16

active) Internet users Broadcasting stations ( 16 Tv stations, 24 Fm

stations SNO, 3 rd mobile operator?

Role of ICT in Development

Support communications and co-operation ( Employees, customers, suppliers and partners)

Role of ICT in Development

Promotion and orientation Buying and selling Production and delivery

Role of ICT in Development

The growth of immaterial economy

Role of ICT in development

Knowledge exchange and creation

Role of ICT in development

The web enterprise

ICT impacts

Reductions of costs Increase productivity Reduce time to market Enhance delivery of services Creation and sharing of knowledge

Telkom (dialup, leased lines, fibre, wireless, VSAT)

Mobile Providers (GPRS, EDGE) KDN (Wireless, fibre, VSAT) Jamii (VSAT, fibre, wireless) EASSy (marine & terestial fibre) TEAMs (marine & terrestial fibre)

ICT Initiatives in Kenya

Challenges

Need for comprehensive policy ,legal regulatory framework To support ICT development,

investment and application Ensure affordability nationally Address e-security issues Support R&D in ICT

Challenges

ICT infrastructure Provision of incentives for the

provision of ICT infrastructure Support software development Promotion of local manufacture of ICT

equipment and accessories

Challenges

Human Resource development Legislative to support e-commerce Content development Universal access Public –private partnership E- government for service delivery

Conclusion

We must all face the challenges to harness the potential of ICT for economic growth and poverty reduction .

Thank You All