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Support project to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) in Information Communication Technology (ICT) Policy and E-Government 2005-2006
Background

The Government of Rwanda recognises the economic potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which it mainstreamed in it's Vision for Rwanda 2020 (VfR-2020) and the ICT-led Socio-Economic Development Policy and Plan for Rwanda (NICI Plan I).
The main aim of this project is to support the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) in the formulation of the National ICT Policy and Plan 2 (2006 – 2010). This project will also, in support to the implementation of national e-government programme, aim at improving public access to information through the establishment of Public Information Kiosks (PIKs) in each ministry and province. This project will have two major components namely : ICT Policy Support and Improving Public Access to Information.

OBJECTIVES

This project is supporting Rwanda in its progress to achieve the Millennium Development Goals of which it is on Track. Specifically this project is supporting the nation progress in the goal number eight “Develop a global partnership for development” through the ICT Policy and E-Government support.
Sepcifically, the project has two main aims, namely:

  • Support the Government in the formulation of the National ICT Policy and Plan 2 (2006 – 2010)
  • Supporting the Government in the implementation of the national e-government programmes, in particular - improving public access to information through the establishment of Public Information Kiosks (PIKs) in each ministry and province
EXPECTED OUTPUTS
  • A National ICT Policy and Plan II (2006-2010) and its resource mobilization document adopted by the Government of Rwanda
  • Participation of Rwanda at the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis. Rwanda is expected to show case its ICT experience as a way of mobilising partners for the NICI II implementation as well as attracting pontential investors
  • A comprehensive feasibility study report of the establishment of Public Information Kiosks (PIKs) with funds to install them mobilsed in each province and ministry with graphical interfaces in French, English and Kinyarwanda that will allow majority of the citizens access Government information online.
Related documents

Link to relating documents: Project document
Project ID: 00045818
Status: Ongoing
Duration: 2005-2006
Management Arrangements: NEX
Budget

Source of funding:

 USD

294,000 (Rwanda)
300,000 (UNDP)
Total Budget USD 594,000
Programme component
Policy Support to MININFRA
Partners on ground
Minitry of Infrastructure (MININFRA)
responsable parties
ECA/UNDP/RITA/MINECOFIN
Expected outcomes (MYFF Service Line)
Electronic Governance and access to information.
Capacities and partnerships developed for urban/rural areas for policy formulation, service delivery and resource management
UNDAF outcome
Them: Governance & Justice
Goal: Strengthen State Institutionsfor efficiency, accountability, and transparency in public service delivery.
CONTACTS

Mr. Richard Musinguzi
Programme Officer
richard.musinguzi@undp.org

Last update
20/12/2007

 

 


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