Policy on ICT for Governance, Accountability and Electoral Processes: Issues, Prospects and Integration Presented at eNigeria 2015 Dr. (Mrs.) Wunmi Hassan, President/ CEO High Tech Centre for Nigerian Women an Youths Co-Consultant Policy on the Use of ICT for Good Governance and Election Processes in Nigeria

Acknowledgements Preamble ICT Policy for Good Governance in Perspective ICT Policy Eco-system Prospects in ICTs for Electoral Processes Looking Forward with Policy Instruments Interventions Conclusions

Links or correlation established between Knowledge, STI or ICTs capabilities, competencies and development In today’s Global Economies, what gives a Nation competitive edge, o is not just its natural endowments, o but how much knowledge it has, o how it uses the knowledge, and o how quickly it can learn new knowledge. Greater success in acquiring and using the knowledge ICTs and indeed STI capabilities to drive development agenda. formulating and implementing effective related Policies and indeed sub-sectoral policies at all levels of Governance is imperative Preamble

Preamble contd.. The 1 st level of security, protection, local content development and encouragement of the knowledge based economy o is to synergise the control of operators or the elements of Innovation System within the ICT sector and clusters The policy drive is to acquire, generate, create, disseminate and use knowledge more effectively for greater economic and social development at all levels of governance Policies are divers & unique as a result of changing environmental issues across the country o Frameworks / standards can be maintained but varied in contents

STI Policy in Perspective National STI Policy in Perspective

7 7 National VISION STI POLICY MISSION General Objective 8 Specific Objectives Implementatio n /Action Plan Strategic Focus Key Performance Indicators STI Promotion STI Information Management Human Resource Development Intellectual Property Technology Transfer & Diffusion in STI Institutional & Legal Frameworks and Governance Funding STI STI Partnership and Collaborations R&D in Major Sectors e.g. ICT The STI Policy in Retrospect Women and STI

STI Policy and Sub-Sectoral Frameworks Nigeria can and should drive its Technological Transformation Agenda (via domestication for sustainable industrial and economic Strategies with these technologies: 1.Space Technology 2.Solar Technology 3.Renewable Energy Technology 4.Biotechnology 5.Engineering Infrastructure Technology 6.Technology Incubation 7.Food Science Technology 8.Materials Science and Technology 9.Technology Management (Acquisition, Transfer, Promotion) 10. Laboratory Technology 11. Chemical Technology 12. Natural Medicine Science and Technology 13. Building and Road Technology. 14. Leather Technology 15. The Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)

Innovation: Key to a knowledge Driven Economy Innovation o Simply mean the application of knowledge in production o We innovate when we apply what we know to produce what we need or solve our immediate problems o Innovation works within networks or Clusters i.e. a system o It is operational within a context

10 Private Sector Industrial Production Education and Research Government Policy Instrument Finance Venture fund Brokerage, Interface, Bridging Institutions Policy Instrument Structure of Interactions among the Elements of a typical Innovation System The ideal

The interaction of these elements make the policy ecosystem effective and we create a knowledge based economy 11 ICT Framework in the STI Policy Ecosystem

Policy on ICT for Election and Good Governance Policy on ICT for Election Process and in Perspective

When the winds of change are blowing, one builds shelter and others build windmills Foresight is to create the future Good Governance and Credible Election Processes in View

NEW THINKING IN ICTs

The FMST through her STI Policy planned to utilize S&T in critical areas such as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) o through ‘indigenous capabilities development for the local manufacture of ICT hardware and other accessories through technological learning’, o for national planning and development within, Attempt to institutionalize the necessary Policy framework to o manage and effectively deploy credible, safe, and smooth election processes o for sustainable and accountable democratic governance and development. Why ICT for Good Governance and Electoral System

A Policy and Actionable framework for Electoral Process is Imperative Objectives To develop a policy document on the role of ICT in a democratic governance and electoral processes To encourage and enhance the development of ICT tools in promoting political accountability To strengthen the Ministry’s institutional capacity to promote ICT to improve governance, accountability, and the electoral processes. ICT POLICY FOR ELECTION PROCESS

1 – FG / UNDP Call for Policy on ICT for improved Elections 3 – Desktop / B aseline Study Development of Research Instruments 5- Stakeholders’ Consultative Meetings About 4-5 outings involving MDAs, Professional Bodies, INEC, MCT, etc 4 – Draft Policy on ICT Designed 2 – Taking Cue from STI Policy Approved Feb 2012 Policy of ICT for Elections Progress so far…

The Policy Overview PREAMBLE VISION MISSION GENERAL POLICY STATEMENTS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES/STRATEGIES

19 19 VISION MISSION General Objective Specific Objectives Policy Statement Policy Objectives Policy Strategies Plan of Action ??? Institutional Framework/ Governance of IICT In Election and Governance Election Information Management System Human Resource Development in ICTs Protection and Management of Intellectual Property Technology Adaptation, Localisation & Diffusion Institutional and Legal Frameworks Funding ICT Activities for Good Governance International Collaborations on ICT Defense and Security The Reviewed Policy Outlook Promoting Open and Good Governance Standardization, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Promotion of the use of ICTs For Electoral Processes

Policy Interventions in Electoral Processes Harnessing the new Policy involves: delivering the right information, to the right people in the right places and time, in the right way, avoiding haziness.

Final Remarks Coordination of the Economy for transformational CHANGE is a duty of the Ministries (FMST, MCT, etc, Agencies, Professional Bodies (NCS, CPN, etc) and key players in the S&T and ICT sector particularly; Educated, empowered stakeholders’ are needed: will create productive, strong economies & societies, where there is full participation and representation by all thereby creating a more peaceful and stable economy. Let’s use our vast knowledge to create the wealth that will take Nigeria to the next level in the midst of vibrant nations through ICTs

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Roundtable Discussion of Policy Syndicate Groupings of ICT for Electoral Processes Group A 1Institutional Framework/Governance of ICT In Election and Governance 2. Institutional and Legal Framework 3. Funding ICT Activities for Good Governance and Election Group B 1. Research and Development in ICT For Election and Governance 2. Human Resource Development in ICT 3.International Collaboration on ICT Group C 1.Defence and Security 2. Technology Acquisition, Localisation and Diffusion 3. Standardization, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Group D 1.Election Information Management System. 2.Promoting Open and Good Governance 3. Promotion of the Use of ICTs for Electoral processes