1. CCK’s 1st Universal Access Plan: Legal Mandate and Process
Stakeholder Workshop
Betio, Tarawa
19 May 2015

2. UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop
Communications Act 2012
A core objective of the Act is:
“extending access to communications services to all persons in Kiribati, to the greatest extent reasonable in the circumstances”
This task is given to the Communications Commission Kiribati (CCK), an independent statutory body.
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

3. CCK’s Universal Access Responsibility
The Act 2012 requires the Commission to establish:
a Universal Access Fund to provide funding needed to increase access to communications services
2 year Universal Access (UA) Plans that provide a strategy for improving access to communications services in Kiribati
Universal Access projects to develop the programs identified in the UA Plans
Rules prescribing the operation of a UA fund and the provision of services that should be included in the Plan and its project plans
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

4. CCK’s UA Rules: provision of services
UA Plans shall promote the availability of:
The communications services under Section 67 (4) of the Act, including telephone services, data services, maritime safety services, disaster management services
ICT programs that increase access to PCs and other digital devices, localized content and services, including eGovernment services and other social services
Community ICT centers, Internet kiosks, and other community access points.
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

5. CCK’s UA Rules: operating the fund
Competitive Tender
Designated Service Provider
Service providers selected on the basis of:
A technically qualified proposal
the least amount of subsidy requested
CCK designates a service provider to provide the services where:
No tenders are received for a project
It rejects the tenders received
Any contracts issued under the Fund should “not diminish the incentives of licensees to maximize the availability of communications services.”
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

6. Process: the role of the stakeholders
Universal Access Plan
Universal Access Advisory Committee (UAAC)
Industry
Society
Government
The CCK needs your input in order to develop a Plan that helps close the communications access gap and is realistic given the 2 year time frame
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

7. Role of the UAAC: a key stakeholder
Advisory Committee Members
ToR
Secretary, MCTTD
Chairman, CCK
Director of Rural Planning, Ministry of Internal Affairs
Secretary, Ministry of Health
Director of Planning, Ministry of Finance
Provide recommendations regarding the specific geographic areas and services to be covered by every 2 year UA Plan
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

8. CCK’s 1st UA Plan: Contents
All Gilbert Outer Islands are included in the Plan: +$5 million AUD
In accordance with the Act, the Commission has developed its first UA Plan that:
Identifies specific geographical areas to be covered
The communications services to be provided
Focuses on the communications needs of the Outer Islands as a priority
Sets timeframes for delivering the services within a 2 year period
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

9. Any monies appropriated by Parliament for the purposes
Funding the Plan
The Act allows the CCK to source funds through a variety of means. CCK is looking to donors and government to help fund this initial Plan due to the significant amount of funds required.
Levies collected from subscribers
Grants, donations, or loans from any international organization or donor
Any monies that the Commission receives in excess of its approved budget for a given year
Any monies received as interest on loan repayments
Any monies appropriated by Parliament for the purposes
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

10. UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop
Next Steps
Incorporate stakeholder feedback, including final recommendations from the UAAC, and finalize the draft Universal Access Plan for CCK Commissioner Approval
Deadline for any written comments is Wednesday the 25th of May
Secure needed funding from donors and government needed to implement the Plan’s programs
Select qualified service providers through a competitive bidding process
Implementation of UA project plans beginning Q4 2015
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop

11. UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop
Lisa Leidig
Questions and Answers
&
Written Comments
11/21/2018
UA Plan Stakeholder Workshop