1. Support Systems to Poor Communities
James Kasigwa (Eng)
Ministry of ICT, Uganda

2. Presentation Overview
Why broadband is Important especial for Africa
Who we are talking about “Poor Communities”
Policy Interventional Case of Uganda
Conclusion/High level Observations

3. Why Broadband in Africa???

4. Who are the Poor??
Equity Bank’s Dr. James Mwangi was named the 'Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2012, and African Business Leader of the Year 2013 by Africa Investor

5. ICT Infrastructure Development in Urban-Centers
Source: Business Daily

6. Broadband Adoption Challenges
Cost
Inadequate/Lack of Broadband Infrastructure
Cost of the Broadband Service
Cost of Access Equipment (PC, Mobile)
Usability
Lack of Digital Literacy
Physical Handicap
Infrastructure issues (Bottlenecks)
Relevance
Lack of Relevant Content
Internet considered a waste of time & money

7. Policy Interventions for Poor Communities
Broadband Infrastructure
Open Access, No Competition on Infrastructure but Service (PPP), PIP & PSP
Broadband Infrastructure on others Public Infra/Utilities (Power-lines, Roads,)
Non-Exclusive Connectivity (International, Regional and Last-mile Eg. DVB)
Embrace the convergence of Technologies (Service, Networks, Organisation)
Research Innovation
Linkage between Academia and Industry (curriculum review)
Innovation ecosystems (Open Data policy)
Relevant Content/Services/Applications
Regional approach to growing the pan (ITES $500Bn)
Integrated, Demand driven Solutions,
Harmonising National Programs taking services to Rural Areas (SIPs , 8, 15, 17)
Involve the communities in the process (Planning, Funding, and implementation)
Digital literacy programs

8. Personal Conclusion
The Policy strong on closing the Supply Gap and deserves more on the Demand Side, (address poor communities we need to strengthen the Demand Side: eg. Deliberated Training in Digital Literacy.
More Strength on Regional Integrations to boost the regional competitiveness
Integrated Approach to National Infrastructure Plan,  R827 billion (SIP 8:Greening Energy, SIP10:Electricy Transmission, SIP 16: SKA, and 17 Regional Integration)
Open Data Initiatives for Innovation & Relevant Services/Apps/Content
Cloud computing to address cost issues to the poor (IaaS, SaaS, Charge on usage Vs licensing)
Dig/cut once Policy in the Broadband strategy
Focus on the Implementation Plan: Legal frame work to enforce the implementation.

9. Thank You!!!