1. The role of ICT in the Industrial Development -Kenya Eng. John Mosonik Sameer ICT Limited

2. What is ICT ? Industry Overview Global ICT Industry Kenya ICT Sector Role of ICT in Development ICT impacts ICT initiatives in Kenya Challenges Conclusions Agenda

3. Defined as computer hardware and software and telecommunications technology What is ICT?

4. ICT infrastructure ICT networks

5. Industry Overview-Global ICT industry ICTs are a key driving force for economic growth Asia-Pacific, 32% Europe, 29% Africa, 1% Americas, 37% Distribution of Internet users by region

6. Networked Readiness Index (2003-2004) Score/Rank USAKenyaSouth Africa Mauritius Overall 5.5/12.81/843.72/373.62/43 Environment 5.17/12.55/913.68/333.36/48 Readiness 5.95/33.42/894.33/464.47/41 Usage 5.39/12.46/763.15/333.04/37 Source: World Economic Forum Global IT Report 2003-2004

7. Global overview World fastest growing economic activity Provided economic opportunities transcending borders, language and cultures Opened new channels for service delivery in areas such as e-government, education, e- health and information dissemination Rapid development of ICTs new products and services

8. Kenya ICT sector In 1998 Government instituted telecom reforms and introduced competition in certain market segments Separation of roles in sector management( TKL,CCK,PCK) Creation of multiple operator environment- liberalization Reduction of government operation role in the sector- privatization

9. Kenya ICT sector Since launch of sector reform, Kenya has made great strides in the expansion of telecoms services Fixed lines (300,000 ) Mobiles lines( over 6 M) Internet Service providers ( 73 licensed, 16 active) Internet users Broadcasting stations ( 16 Tv stations, 24 Fm stations SNO, 3 rd mobile operator?

10. Role of ICT in Development Support communications and co- operation ( Employees, customers, suppliers and partners)

11. Role of ICT in Development Promotion and orientation Buying and selling Production and delivery

12. Role of ICT in Development The growth of immaterial economy

13. Role of ICT in development Knowledge exchange and creation

14. Role of ICT in development The web enterprise

15. ICT impacts Reductions of costs Increase productivity Reduce time to market Enhance delivery of services Creation and sharing of knowledge

16. Telkom (dialup, leased lines, fibre, wireless, VSAT) Mobile Providers (GPRS, EDGE) KDN (Wireless, fibre, VSAT) Jamii (VSAT, fibre, wireless) EASSy (marine & terestial fibre) TEAMs (marine & terrestial fibre) ICT Initiatives in Kenya

17. Challenges Need for comprehensive policy,legal regulatory framework To support ICT development, investment and application Ensure affordability nationally Address e-security issues Support R&D in ICT

18. Challenges ICT infrastructure Provision of incentives for the provision of ICT infrastructure Support software development Promotion of local manufacture of ICT equipment and accessories

19. Challenges Human Resource development Legislative to support e-commerce Content development Universal access Public –private partnership E- government for service delivery

20. Conclusion We must all face the challenges to harness the potential of ICT for economic growth and poverty reduction.

21. Thank You All