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OVERVIEW OF THE MINISTRY OF OVERVIEW OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNOLOGY (MoICT)TECHNOLOGY (MoICT)

A PRESENTATION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY SESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON ICT

BY Dr. Jimmy Pat Saamanya

PERMANENT SECRETARY

Ministry Of Information and Communications Technology

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Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT)

PRESENTATION OUTLINEPRESENTATION OUTLINE

Background information on the formation of the Ministry

Mandate, Vision, Mission and strategic objectives of the

Ministry.

The ICT Sector’s Outcomes

Ministry Departments and their functions

The Ministry Structure with its approved establishment

.

Key Challenges in achieving the Outcomes

Conclusion.

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

In accordance with the powers conferred upon

him under Article 99(1) ,113(11)and 171 of the

Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and in

his vision “Prosperity for All” 2006

Manifesto, H.E. the President of the Republic

of Uganda, created the Ministry of

Information and Communications

Technology (MoICT)

In April, 2007 Cabinet approved the Ministry’s

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Mandate, Vision, Mission & Mandate, Vision, Mission & Strategic Objectives for the MinistryStrategic Objectives for the Ministry

Mandate.To provide strategic and technical

leadership, overall coordination, support and advocacy on all matters of policy, laws, regulations and strategy; sustainable, effective and efficient development, harnessing and utilization of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in all spheres of life to enable the country achieve its national development goals.

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VisionVisionA knowledge -based Uganda where national development, and good governance, are sustainably enhanced and accelerated by timely and secure access to information and efficient application of ICT.

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Mission.Mission.

To promote the development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and services throughout the country.

Sector Strategic ObjectivesSector Strategic Objectives

To develop Information Technology services such that they can significantly contribute to national development;

To promote use of information technologies in all spheres of life to enhance efficiency and effectiveness;

To increase teledensity and geographical coverage of telecommunications services with a high quality of service;

To have in place a balanced and coordinated national and regional communications infrastructure;

To promote affordable rural communications; To provide affordable and accessible postal services

countrywide; To provide high quality broadcasting infrastructure

countrywide; To provide high quality market-driven and sustainable

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Functions of the MinistryFunctions of the Ministry

I. Development of National ICT Policies, Laws, strategies, plans and programs

II. Setting, regulating & Enforcing professional ethics & performance standards.

III. Hosting, developing & deploying ICT professionals in MDAs & LGs

IV. Providing Technical leadership, support & guidance for the establishment of ICT infrastructure & e-service systems

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Functions Continued…Functions Continued…V. Setting Standards for management

of e-content and servicesVI. Developing & Maintaining a National

Databank VII. Promoting ICT Research &

Development (R&D)VIII.Resource Mobilisation & Strategic

Investment (Local and Foreign)IX. Coordinating activities &

stakeholdersX. Monitoring and Evaluation

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Sector Outcomes Sector Outcomes 1. Improved ICT Governance(Conducive

Laws, Policies and Regulations)

2. Improved access and utilization of quality and affordable ICT resources and services. (e.g Analog to Digital Migration, E-government services & National Postal Code Addressing System)

3. Growth in ICT as a business to promote employment and income.(e.g Telecom, BPO & other IT enabled Services. )

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The Structure of the The Structure of the MinistryMinistry

Autonomous Bodies

-UCC & BC-NITA-U-UPL-UICT

Autonomous Bodies

-UCC & BC-NITA-U-UPL-UICT

Department of Broadcasting Infrastructure

Department of Broadcasting Infrastructure

Directorate of C&BIDirectorate of C&BI Directorate of IT & IMS

Directorate of IT & IMS

Department of IT

Department of IT

Department of Finance &

Admin

Department of Finance &

Admin

Department of Telecom &

Posts

Department of Telecom &

Posts

Department of IMS

Department of IMS

Policy & Planning Unit

Policy & Planning Unit

Min. of State Min. of State

MINISTER MINISTER

Perm. SecPerm. SecMDAs & LGsMDAs & LGs

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AFFILIATED BODIES TO MoICTAFFILIATED BODIES TO MoICT

The Ministry has four (04) affiliated Autonomous/semi autonomous bodies.

Uganda Posts Limited (UPL)

Uganda Communications Commission/ Broadcasting Council-Transitional body (UCC&BC)

Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U)

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Sector Challenges Sector Challenges

1. Underfunding

2. High Taxation

3. Harmonization of the Regulatory functions within the Sector

4. Inadequate ICT Infrastructure

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Conclusion Conclusion The ICT sector is a pillar for Social

economic transformation and development as stipulated in the NDP.

This calls for advocacy, support & promotion by the Parliamentary Session Committee on ICT (Enactment of Law, Resource mobilisation).

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A luta Continua !!

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