1. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Rethinking the future of the global ICT Market & the Role of COSTECH 9 th March 2010 Dr. Mmasi Raphael Director for Information of Documentation (COSTECH) It is important to remember that ICT is a tool- it is not an end in itself. Therefore the right ICT should be chosen after it is clear what problem you are seeking a solution to or trying to address. IT & Communication Summit

2. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology …………Content An overview of COSTECH National ICT Policy Telecom Market overview National Backbone infrastructure ICT Innovations Trend of ICT Market COSTECH & ICT for Development Challenges

3. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology COSTECH Vision

4. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology COSTECH Mission We recognize that science, technology and innovation are key drivers of future prosperity and quality of life. ICT for wealth creation; ICT for Employment generation; ICT for poverty Reduction (Digital poverty)

5. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology The National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) outlines objectives and strategies for the period 1997 through to 2020. It aims at ensuring the accelerated development of an efficient telecom network that can provide an information and communications infrastructure and universal access to telecom services by all sectors of the national economy and segments of the population. Telecom Policy- 1997

6. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology With the increasing convergence of ICTs made it necessary to supplement the National Telecommunication Policy of 1997 with the National ICT Policy of 2003 in order to improve harmonization of initiatives, avoid duplication of efforts and random adoption of different systems and standards. The Policy deploys a broad-based national strategy to address Tanzania’s developmental agenda, the Tanzania Development Vision 2025. National ICT Policy- 2003

7. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Recent telecom legislations reforms have led to the telecom sector becoming one of the more liberal ones in Africa. The arrival of new market entrants, increased sector investment, and the introduction of new services and technologies are encouraging signs for the bright future. Reform of Telecom Policy

8. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Telecom Market Overview Eight network operators Ningth mobile operator (HiTS) Mobile Two fixed network operators Third national operator Fixed A new converged licensing regime introduced in January 2005 has brought a large number of new players into the market, For the past ten years we have seen tremendous growth of mobile operators in Tanzanian market covering 9 million subscribers:

9. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Broadcasting Broadcasting in Tanzania experienced a boom in 1996 when seven terrestrial, 17 cable television stations, and 22 private radio stations were launched. There was no public television on the mainland until 1999, several years after the first private TV station was launched. Since then, more than 51 private radio stations, twenty seven TV stations and several cable TV stations have been established, creating competition in the media industry. Although the TV audience has been growing steadily, the majority of people do not have access to television. Television production and transmission equipment are expensive and TV sets are regarded as a luxury.

10. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology COSTECH is determined to: Establish Network of Research and Academic institutions using STM-1. Link Link R&D institutions with global NRENs for content sharing. Connection Last mile connectivity to ensure all Research and academic institutions are connected. National Backbone Infrastructure

11. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology When we Move Goods we Hire a Carrier Company “A” Company “B” Roads are Open Access –private operators have free access to use local roads and the main highway and use them as a platform for competition, –if company “A” does not provide good service customers move to company “B,” –company “B” is not told to “Build its Own Road,”

12. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology We Do Not Tell Carriers to “Build Your Own Road” ?! Roads are Open Access –Monopolist controls the local loop and the backbone network, –new companies are told to “build your own road,” –even if they do build a new network, they cannot build their own local loop. The regulator is encouraging the operators, where possible and agreeable, to share infrastructure including base stations.

13. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Trend of ICT Market Global ICT spending is predicted to increase in two years to come, providing local business with opportunities to export their skills and innovations in key areas as: Financial services, e-Agriculture, e-Government, e-Health, e-Learning and security.

14. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology COSTTECH & Innovation Promotion COSTECH to boost export opportunities for Tanzanian’s ICT innovators into global market COSTECH will link local ICT innovators with world wide giant business partners to explore business ventures Facilitate to protect your innovations through acquiring of IPR

15. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology.The question is HOW do we sustain competitive advantage in the context of global markets. ICT - driven business models. Global ICT Market Alignment of ICT innovation with business strategy

16. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology ICT Innovations ICT plays a key role in leveraging business performance and developing new ways of doing business. Digital industries and electronic commerce are expressions of the relevance of ICTs for the development of businesses, improve access to knowledge and contribute towards good governance.

17. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology ICT Innovations In collaboration with development partners COSTECH has been exploring opportunities to formulate initiatives at the local and national level that stimulate efficient utilization of ICTs. High value added products and services for the local and export markets.

18. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Integrating ICT with Poverty Reduction Strategy Strategic integration of political leadership using ICT for reduction of poverty and acceleration of development (Health, Education) Preparation of district level ICT intervention and implementation plans COSTECH & ICT for Development

19. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Rural ICT Projects To utilize village information system for e-Governance To provide ICT- based services such as access to knowledge, email services and others. COSTECH & ICT for Development

20. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology e- Governmen t Initiatives Kinondoni Municipality Zanmzibar -Wete Sengerema, Serengeti and Bunda Bagamoyo, Chalinze Lugoba, Wami Simanjiro, Kiteto, Mbulu, Singida, Mvomero (Dakawa) COSTECH & ICT for Development

21. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology ICT &Poverty Reduction To investigate the effects of access and use of ICTs on the circumstances of poverty in households COSTECH & ICT for Development

22. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Access to Knowledge Digital Library, TZ Publications 2003-09 TanBIF portal TIPASIC Funding opportunities for STI proposals Business Plan ICT Incubator COSTECH & ICT for Development

23. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Challenges Lack of National ICT Coordinating Body; Implementation strategy for 2003 National ICT Policy; Lack of ICT Champion in each of the key sector to mainstreaming ICT into core sectoral business.

24. Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology And you thought a mobile phone was for making calls

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