In 1999/2000, the Government of Jamaica
developed a strategy for the acceleration of the use of Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) in both public and private sector
entities. The implementation of this project seeks to increase
productivity in the public/private sectors and to foster higher levels
of economic growth and development. The project will provide resources
to finance critical elements of the nation’s ICT development strategy.
The objectives of the project are to increase productivity, diversify
exports, and create employment in order to accelerate economic and
social development. The purpose is to increase ICT use in the public and
private sectors through well-targeted intervention.
Proposed Project components:
- Strengthening the Ministry of
Commerce, Science and Technology.
- Introduction of
E-government (Government on-line) in key
agencies to improve efficiency in the public sector.
- Promoting e-exports to encourage
economic diversification and to create employment.
- Increasing community access to the
Internet in low-income areas, thereby seeking to “bridge the digital
divide”.
- Augmenting human capital in ICT.
All project components require training
and educational support geared towards people with different
backgrounds, qualifications and demands. The community outreach
component will support the establishment/improvement of 60 Community
Access Points (CAPs) in marginal, mostly rural, locations that would
ordinarily be passed over by commercial providers. Details of the
related programmes and activities are outlined in the
project document.
Project Coordinator: Mr. Richard Luke Gordon
Location: Ministry of Commerce, Science and Technology, Jamaica
E-mail: rgordon@mct.gov.jm |
