1. NATIONAL e-STRATEGY Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications & Postal Services DG: ROBERT NKUNA AUGUST 2017
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2. National e-Strategy development process
Stepwise Approach in the development process for National e-Strategy
Inter-Departmental Committee
Draft e-Strategy
Inter-Branch Task Team
Concept Paper
National Consultative Workshop
Gazetting for Public Comments
Presentation through the Cluster System
Provincial Consultations
2016 &2017
April 2017
May – June 2017
Aug – sept 2017
Presentation to Cabinet for approval
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3. What is the National e-Strategy
The National e-Strategy provides a high level strategic direction on using ICTs in the development of the Digital Society and transforming to the 4th industrial revolution.
The purpose of developing the e-strategy is to articulate the vision for the development of an inclusive information society and knowledge economy for the country that is based on the needs of the citizens, business and public sector.
Provide a well-coordinated and integrated roadmap that will guide all ICT initiatives by Government and public sector.
The National e-strategy must be viewed as an overarching framework, with a common agenda that directs and guide all ICT intervention
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4. Why a National e-Strategy
National Development Plan
Vision: By 2030, ICTs will underpin the development of a dynamic information society and a more inclusive prosperous knowledge-based economy.
A national e-Strategy that cuts across Government departments and sectors of the economy, energy, science, education, health, Government.
Focusing on stimulating demand by promoting e-literacy, instituting ICT rebates and incentives and developing ICT applications in sectors such as health and education as well as on the supply-side infrastructure and institutions.
Integrated ICT White Paper
Calls for the development of a digital society: with the focus on Digital transformation of Government, digital access and digital inclusion.
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5. Knowledge society and economy
VISION
Making Technology Work for South African citizens and building a digital future for all
To achieve digital educational, social, cultural, governance and economic opportunities
By providing knowledge skills, and confidence to use ICTs to improve peoples lives and innovation
To eradicate poverty and inequality, develop ICT SMMEs
2030
Knowledge society and economy
2017
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6. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Develop and implement e-strategy Sectoral Plans
Developing and implementing e-government strategy
Human Capital
(citizens ability to use digital technology, skilled workforce, specialized skills)
Develop and implement e-strategy Sectoral Plans
Developing cybersecurity programme: trust & confidentiality protection of personal information
Fast tracking the roll-out of broadband infrastructure to build smart digital communities
Develop frameworks for e-commerce, m-transactions, supporting SMMEs
PEOPLE CENTERED
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7. e-Government Strategy
A detailed e-Government Strategy framework
The establishment co-ordination mechanisms
The upgrading of the Government network
The integration of different legacy systems
Review SITA mandate
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8. E-Sectoral Strategy Plans
It is critical that each sector develops its own e-strategy aligned with the goals, objectives as well as priorities of the National e-Strategy:
will infuse technology to deliver services, promote growth, employment and reskilling of the current workforce.
will outline measurable procurement strategies for services from the SMME and Youth sectors.
will provide coordination mechanisms at a sector level to ensure that Government, business and communities are aligned.
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9. e-Commerce
Government creating an enabling policy and regulatory environment
A tax regime that is adaptable
National payment system that is accessible
The ability of citizens to transact online
Trust and security measures
Partnerships between Government and industry
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10. Cybersecurity Threats & Security
National Cybersecurity Framework Adopted
Gaps exist, the biggest gap is no dedicated cybersecurity policy
Review of the different policies
Develop guidelines to protect critical Government ICT infrastructure
Establish Public Computer Response Teams and framework for coordination
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11. 4th Industrial Revolution
The impact will be felt in all sectors
The technologies will change how we produce goods and services
There will be change in the nature of jobs
A need for an open and transparent Government
Will impact on the national and international security
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12. Institutional Mechanisms
To oversee planning, reporting and monitoring
This institutional design will allow for the implementation of Government wide systems based on common frameworks
The establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Digital Transformation Committee to provide leadership in the implementation of the National e-Strategy
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13. Proposed Institutional Mechanisms
Inter-Ministerial Digital Transformation Committee
Committee of Directors-General
E-Strategy Coordination & Secretariat Services
Security sector
Subcommittee
Economic sector Subcommittee
Social sector Subcommittee
GITOC
National ICT Forum
e-Strategy-IGRF
IGRF Technical Committee
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14. National e-Strategy Implementation Framework(2017-2019)
FOCUS AREA
TARGET/outcome
ROLE PLAYERS
4th Industrial Revolution Action Plan
Development of the 4th Industrial Revolution Action Plan
Government, academia, industry, civil society, labour
An Enabling Environment
Enhance Digital literacy
SA Post Office
Cybersecurity and awareness
Government
Accelerate Research an Innovation
Government, academia, industry, civil society
Government, academia, private sector
e-Government
Reassert the role of Government as a model user of ICTs through the rollout of e-government to improve the quality of services delivered to the citizens
Government and private sector
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15. National e-Strategy Implementation Framework
FOCUS AREA
TARGET/OUTCOME
ROLE PLAYERS
Sectoral e-Strategies:
Health
Education
Safety
Economic sectors
All sectors of the economy led by government should develop and implement e-Strategies.
National departments, provinces and municipalities.
e-Commerce
Development of e-commerce to stimulate SMME development and economic inclusion and empowerment in the ICT sector
Government, SA Post Office, private sector
Smart cities and communities
Introduce a smart cities and communities initiative.
Metros, local municipalities, districts and provinces, ICT industry.
Governance and Coordination Mechanism
Establishment of the Digital Transformation Inter-Ministerial Committee as the oversee the implementation of the e-strategy and e-government strategies
The Presidency, Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services, National Treasury, economic cluster.
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