[UgaBYTES] Rural Communication Development Policy-II 2009/14| Draftfor feedback

[Meddie Mayanja]

Agree with Rita

...and thanks Sulah for pushing this up. 

This is one of the functions of networks - informing policy processes. In this case, its an important policy that would essentially impact telecentres. I know that this list has many people with expertise in this area or whose countries are already implementing specific policies. 

It would be highly appreciated anyone can provide feedback/comments. Sulah, you can break this up as you have already started and lead us in a focused discussion. That, would be great!

Will share mine shortly.

Best, Meddie

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Thanks Sulah for this summary.

I had the oppotunity to attend this meeting but to reiterate, this is the
opportunity for us to
input into this document as the telecentre fraternity. This is the policy
that directly impacts on us. I suggest we discuss the issues here on this
list so that we give collective feedback and Ugabytes can help us synthesize
and make a submission. We do not have much time so please act now do not
postpone giving your contribution to another day.

Rita

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ndaula Sulah" <ndaulasula at ugabytes.org>
To: "ugabytes" <ugabytes at lists.ugabytes.org>
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 12:16 PM
Subject: [UgaBYTES] Rural Communication Development Policy-II 2009/14|
Draftfor feedback


> Dear Friends,
>
> Yesterday; In a public plenary workshop chaired by Dr. Dorothy Okello
> (who is the new chair for RCDF) at Imperial Royal Hotel, Uganda
> communication Commission called for stakeholders' open, free and fair
> feedback into Uganda's ICT4RD policy driver for year 2009/14. The
> panelists included Mr. Isaac Kasaana, Mr. Bob Lyazi - Fund manager,
> Eng. Patrick Masambu - the Executive Director of UCC
>
> Although, the meeting was highly attended, by over 250 people -
> feedback to the policy document is still open until Friday 14 August,
> before the policy gets into action.
>
> The Rural communication Policy is the top most white paper that points
> out and drives government thinking and investment priorities into the
> stimulus Rural communication Development program, that is aimed at
> ensuring equitably access and usage of ICT tools in under served parts
> of Uganda. This policy in particular replaces RCDP-I, which guided ICT
> investments in the year 2003/8.
>
> Highlights; The Draft policy highlights the following key issues
>
> #1. States investment priorities as; Coverage, Connectivity and Content
> #2. Defines beneficiaries as underserved communities dues poverty or
> isolation
> #3. The focus of the vision and mission is on socio-economic development
> #4. It allocates the US$ 17 million to 11 budgetary priorities
> including, pay phones, Community Information Centres, IT facilities in
> schools and for service delivery, Broadband infrastructure, regional
> demo centres, content, postal services, ICT4RD research, admin. and
> M&E.
> #5. states eight criteria for selecting winning projects that will
> benefit from the fund as private partner who will develop and manage
> the facilities.
>
> For the full draft policy visit http://www.ucc.co.ug/index.php under
> policies driving the sector <Draft Rural communication Policy
> (2009-2014)>. For executive readers see pages 12 -25.
>
> Feedback issues...?
>
> #1. Do you see any missing things given todays issues in telecentre
> movement?
> #2. Do the policy actions reflect the gaps in RCDP-I, the three invest
> priorities and current lessons?
> #3. Is the budget fairly allocated, are all the keys issues budgeted for?
> #4. Is the selection criteria for partners sufficient?
> #5. Is the policy internally consistent to create the desired results?
> #6. And whatever else you want to feedback..........
>
> You may choose to discuss the issue (s) here or give your feedback
> directly to UCC using the following contacts; ucc at ucc.co.ug or
> rcdf at ucc.co.ug or call +256414339000. But not latter than 14 August.
>
> Best regards,
> ---
> Sulah
>
>
> --
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> UgaBYTES Initiative
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> Mob: +256712314969
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