south africa’s eeducation and egovernment - progressive or retrogressive?
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ChipoChipo NgongoniNgongoni, Research Analyst, Research Analyst
South Africa’s eEducation and South Africa’s eEducation and eGovernment: eGovernment:
Progressive or Retrogressive?Progressive or Retrogressive?
Information and Communication Information and Communication TechnologiesTechnologies
7 March 20127 March 2012
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Today’s Presenter
Chipo Ngongoni, Research Analyst
Frost & Sullivan
Expertise
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Expertise� Experience in analysis of the African telecommunications infrastructure landscape,
broadband penetration rates and communications regulatory frameworks
– Southern Africa and East Africa broadband technologies and analysis
� Worked as a Process Engineer for Central African Cables, Zimbabwe
Education
� MSc Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South
Africa
� BEng (Honours) Electronic Engineering , National University of Science and
Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Overview of eEducation and eGovernment in South Africa
What drives and restrains integration of ICTs in government
Growth and integration opportunities
Focus Points
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Growth and integration opportunities
Conclusions
ICT Usage in South Africa and Key Statistics
Key Indicator Statistics, South Africa; 2011
Literacy rate > 15 years: 88 %
Sector
Fixed line subscribers
Mobile subscribers
Estimate
8.48
101
1.48Fixed broadband subscribers
Source: ITU,StatsSa and Frost and Sullivan
GDP growth rate: 1.4%
Population:
50.59 Million
Broadband penetration rate:
>12%
Internet users 12
ICT Sector Review
Policies on ICT in South Africa, 2012
Policy Date
White paper on science and technology 1996
ICT foresight report 1998
National R&D strategy 2002
ASGISA (Accelerated growth initiative) and JIPSA-joint initiative for priority skills and acquisition 2006
10 year Innovation Plan 2008
E-Skills council 2009
ICT research, innovation and development
Policy
DoC, DPSA, DoE, DTI
ICT Infrastructure
Industry, Telecoms
companies, government
Regulation
ICASA
Application of ICT
Government, industry, Civil
society
Advisory Human capital development
DHET,Meraka, NRF, industry,
DHET
E-Skills council 2009
ICT RDI roadmap implementation framework 2011/2012
South Africa’s major ICT players, 2012
Source:DST and Frost and Sullivan
Current eGovernment Initiatives in South Africa
Departments that have been highlighted for eGovernment initiatives and e-skilling , 2011 / 2012;
• eResources
• eTaxation
• eHealth
Department of Health
Department of Provincial and Local
Source: Department of Education and Frost & Sullivan analysis
• eEducation • eJustice
Health and Local Government
Department of Education
Department of Justice and
Constitutional
Development
Notable eGovernment Initiatives in South Africa
• Ability to use and develop ICTs within the context of an
emerging South African Information Society and global
Knowledge Economy
• Improve competencies in ICT
• Use ICTs to advance government, business, education
National e-Skills Plan of Action (NeSPA)
Source: www.info.gov.za and Frost & Sullivan analysis
• Improve the accessibility and quality of government services :
• Regularly consult with customers,
• Set service standards,
• Increase access to services
• Provide more and better information about services
The Batho Pele Initiative:
Strategic Objectives in South African Education
Streamlining of the curriculum
Assessment of learners
Web based education
Remove certain administrative and reporting burdens and amend the existing curriculum for Grade R - 12 in order to create more time and opportunity for teaching and learning.
Develop a national plan on teacher
Improve web presence of the department and basic education using internet as a strategic tool for information dissemination.
Education strategic objectives, 2011
Develop a detailed and integrated strategy on how the assessment of learners in Grade R - 9 should be
Teacher development
Workbooks
Education Academy
Develop a national plan on teacher development and ensure that the goals of this plan are achieved through collaboration with the key stakeholder organisations
Distribute workbooks to all Grade R - 9 learners in all public schools in order to facilitate the implementation of the curriculum.
for information dissemination.
Strengthen policy, research and development within the Department on education leadership, management and governance.
Source: Department of Basic Education & Frost & Sullivan
Notable eEducation Initiatives in South Africa
•Established 2001
•Goal: to have every educator in the Western Cape empowered to usetechnology that is appropriate and available to deliver the curriculumto each and every learner by 2012
•Progress:•613 schools connected, 241 schools are at various stages ofimplementation. Over 24 000 computers have been distributed fundedthrough the Khanya project or the schools.
•Over 16,000 educators are being trained,
Khanya Project
Source: www.khanya.co.za; www.meraka.org.za and Frost & Sullivan analysis
•When: The Meraka Institute, was established as part of the Centrefor Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
•Progress:•The ICT in Education Research Group directly supports theDepartment of Education . It researches on the formal application ofinnovative ICTs to support teaching and learning in schools throughthe design of innovative, graphical learning environments and a moreinformal approach of creating hands-on exposure for children aged 3to 18 to science and technology careers.
Meraka Institute
Human Capital Development and
Drivers for eEducation and eGovernment in South Africa 2012
Key Drivers
High Literacy Rate
Development and Service Delivery
Extensive Infrastructure Connectivity
Government Intervention and
Programs
Source: Frost & Sullivan.
Lack of Adequate Policies and Frameworks
Shortage of
IT Skills and
Key Restraints
Fraud and Corruption
Restraints for eEducation and eGovernment in South Africa2012
Change
Management
Frameworks the Digital Divide
Source: Frost & Sullivan.
Corruption
InfrastructureScalability
Elements of ICT Usage and Integration in Government
ICT Integration Factors; 2012
Widespread terrestrial
infrastructure is essential
for beneficial
implementation of ICTs
Strategic research
Systems that accommodate
growth and remain relevant over a
period of time are essential
Technology that
Research
Legal Framework
Human Capital
Practicality Elements of ICT Usage
Strategic research
on practicality of
ICT solutions
National policy and frameworks
that support ICTs
Technology that
integrates into
individual’s
livelihoods is
essential for success
Technical skills knowledge is
key to successful
implementation of projects
Source: Frost and Sullivan
Growth Opportunities
Smart equipment
Social Platforms and applications
Government departmental integration
Cloud utilisation
Rural area development
Source: Frost & Sullivan analysis
OpportunitiesStrategic
collaborationsICT based
mobile clinics
Conclusions
Technology needs to be non-intrusive and non-disruptive. ICTs should not be
Efficient ICT usage and integration has been directly linked to positive
economic growth. The aim of any government has now been to be efficient and
offer world-class service to its citizens.
non-intrusive and non-disruptive
central to the learning or governance process, they should just be instruments
used to make tasks much bearable and lighter.
More still needs to be done in terms of accountability and improving the
policies and frameworks that incorporate different issues that are aligned with
technology in order for government to better protect and serve citizens.
Source: Frost & Sullivan analysis
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