“My government is totally committed to the development of Grenada as a Knowledge society by 2010” VISION Prime Minister Dr. Keith C. Mitchell VISION Prime Minister Dr. Keith C. Mitchell

To put Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the center of Grenada’s social and economic development as a dynamic industry sector in itself, and in support of the development of other sectors of the economy To establish a knowledge-based society as the platform on which to foster, accelerate and sustain long-term social, cultural and economic development To put Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the center of Grenada’s social and economic development as a dynamic industry sector in itself, and in support of the development of other sectors of the economy To establish a knowledge-based society as the platform on which to foster, accelerate and sustain long-term social, cultural and economic development MISSION

Government Strategic Intent: Create an enabling environment to attract local and foreign investors through appropriate polices, legislation and improved public sector efficiency To enable affordable access to global information to all citizens including disadvantaged persons Government Strategic Intent: Create an enabling environment to attract local and foreign investors through appropriate polices, legislation and improved public sector efficiency To enable affordable access to global information to all citizens including disadvantaged persons STRATEGY

Infrastructure Backbone Information and Communication Infrastructure for Grenada ICT Industry Development Modernizing Government Human Resource Development Regulation & Legal Infrastructure ICT Infrastructure

ICT Dynamic Industry Knowledge- Based Society CIMA Physical Infrastructure Human Resource Development Regulatory & Legal Infrastructure LAN Development Access & Connectivity Pre-Literacy Internet Access Facilities IT Competence E-CommerceE-GovernmentE-Business Infrastructure Backbone LAN/WAN Strategy & Action Plan E-Transaction

ICT for Grenada-Physical Infrastructure Infrastructure Backbone Integrated Voice, Data, Video Ease Of Access Connectivity E-Government WAN Tele-Density of 1:1

ICT for Grenada-Human Resource development Infrastructure Backbone IT Literacy in Schools Life Long Learning Vocational Training Tertiary Education Skill Targets Teaching & Training in Workplace Modernizing Education Process Pre-Literacy

ICT for Grenada -Education & Training Infrastructure Backbone IT Literacy in Schools Life Long Learning Vocational Training Tertiary Education Skill TargetsTeaching & Training in Workplace Modernizing Education Process Supplying marketable skills and competence Continual updating of IT competence in response to market demand Increasing chances of employability of the unemployed, and providing digital literacy for the employed TAMCC to spearhead development together with Universities abroad as well as on-line teaching to achieve target of professional training at the professional level Government will support education and training programs, and target development of skilled IT workers Government will support the private sector efforts to develop ICT competence in the labour force Government to support all ICT inclusions as part of modernization process Pre-Literacy Fulfillment of matriculation requirements to enable basic IT literacy

Companies I nfrastructure Backbone ICT for Grenada - Regulation & Legal Infrastructure Recognition of electronic records Original Form Writing Formation & Validity Signatures Certification Service Providers Standards & Code Of conduct Virtual Companies Encryption Liability Of Intermediaries Personal Data

ICT for Grenada - Regulation & Legal Infrastructure Companies I nfrastructure Backbone Recognition of electronic records Original Form Writing Formation & Validity Signatures Certification Service Providers Standards & Code Of conduct Virtual Companies Encryption Liability Of Intermediaries Personal Data Judicial admissibility for e-documents “ In Writing” requirements satisfied by e-documents e-records used in place of originals e-signatures authorize usage for evidentiary purposes Authentication of e- signature through issue of accredited certification e- contractual acceptance for all contractual negotiations Electronic business boundaries definition Lawful use of encryption programs, and authority to decode encrypted information Clear definition of the liabilities of ISP’s and protection against content Standards established to guide quality of transaction behavior Standards and protection criteria established for personal data

E- Government Local Area Network Ministry Agriculture, Lands Ministry Social Services Ministry Finance DEPARTMENTS E-Government Server/Storage Ministry HealthMinistry Labor Ministry Foreign Affairs Ministry PM Office Ministry Implementation Ministry Tourism,Civil Aviation Ministry Carriacou & Petite Martinique Ministry Education Ministry Works, Com. Ministry Legal Affairs Youth,Sports & Community Dev Infrastructure Backbone Customs

E- Business Local Area Network ON-LINE SHOPPING TELE-BANKING E-Business Server/Storage ATM Help Desk Services Professional Services Financial Transactions ON-LINE PURCHASING Infrastructure Backbone Global Advertising

E- Commerce Local Area Network Manufacturing Placing Orders E-Commerce Server/Storage Real Estate Investment Services Professional Services Financial Transactions On-Line Marketing Infrastructure Backbone Global Transaction

Building Public Sector On-Line Capability Evaluate Public Sector IT requirements Establish Criteria for IMU Implement system within Public Sector Cost - $600KUS Building Public Sector On-Line Capability Evaluate Public Sector IT requirements Establish Criteria for IMU Implement system within Public Sector Cost - $600KUS Projects To Support ICT

Develop a Multi-Annual Training Plan Establish an Educational Technology Task Force and Develop Training Strategy Integrate recommendations from National Evaluation report Teaching Methods – Classroom, Self Teaching Explore and Evaluate On-Line Training Methods Cost - $500KUS Develop a Multi-Annual Training Plan Establish an Educational Technology Task Force and Develop Training Strategy Integrate recommendations from National Evaluation report Teaching Methods – Classroom, Self Teaching Explore and Evaluate On-Line Training Methods Cost - $500KUS Projects To Support ICT

Digitize Public Sector Information and Records Prioritize base on public and government needs Establish data base platforms and standards Develop common data base architecture Establish links to Government Web-Site Cost - $300KUS/yr for 3 yrs Digitize Public Sector Information and Records Prioritize base on public and government needs Establish data base platforms and standards Develop common data base architecture Establish links to Government Web-Site Cost - $300KUS/yr for 3 yrs Projects To Support ICT

ICT Strategy for the Physically Impaired Consultant to design appropriate IT accommodations in workplace Determine special hardware and software requirements Cost - $100KUS/yr ICT Strategy for the Physically Impaired Consultant to design appropriate IT accommodations in workplace Determine special hardware and software requirements Cost - $100KUS/yr Projects To Support ICT

ICT GOVERNMENT BUILDING A building to house CIMA, the people and functions of ICT, and generate revenue for the nation Cost - $TBD ICT GOVERNMENT BUILDING A building to house CIMA, the people and functions of ICT, and generate revenue for the nation Cost - $TBD Projects To Support ICT

Legal principles for conduct, and the processing of electronic transactions To secure Electronic Commerce Data Processing Computer Misuse Cost - $100K/yr Legal principles for conduct, and the processing of electronic transactions To secure Electronic Commerce Data Processing Computer Misuse Cost - $100K/yr Projects To Support ICT

1.Design and Implementation of National Backbone 2.Establish the Central Information Management Agency 3.Digitizing of Government records 4.Establishment of the Government Web-Site 5.Commencement of work leading to Government portal 6.Implement services within the Government using an Intranet 7.Commencement of Legal work 8.Training of Public servants in utilization of computer tools, other e-government requirements and protocols 1.Design and Implementation of National Backbone 2.Establish the Central Information Management Agency 3.Digitizing of Government records 4.Establishment of the Government Web-Site 5.Commencement of work leading to Government portal 6.Implement services within the Government using an Intranet 7.Commencement of Legal work 8.Training of Public servants in utilization of computer tools, other e-government requirements and protocols

“e-future” of Grenada True effect on our society Outcomes of unpredictability Effects of bridging the digital divide Risks involve in breaking new ground “e-future” of Grenada True effect on our society Outcomes of unpredictability Effects of bridging the digital divide Risks involve in breaking new ground