Module 2 Evaluating ICT infrastructure

Key Issues

BIS can be flexibly designed according to different standards of development of the national ICT-infrastructure. The ICT-structure of levels of a BIS can be designed e.g. as a stand alone PC provided with regularly updated CD ROMs to independent local area networks, highly integrated internet-based solutions. But in countries where the telecommunication sector is still highly regulated, where IT-services are mostly slow and outdated and telephone charges high in relation to the income, a BIS might not be profitable.

However due to its long-term perspective not only the status quo but also the dynamics of the sector in a country is important. For example, in a country where the telecommunication sector has just been liberalized, increased competition will lead to much better services at reduced prices within two - three years. Then BIS might come "just in time".

The module answers the following key questions:

• Does the ICT-infrastructure and the dynamics of the sector allow the implementation of BIS under market conditions?
• If yes, what is the best technical design of BIS under the given conditions?

Results:

Recommendations are given on the bases of

• Status quo of the telecommunication system
• Status quo of the internet connectivity
• Companies and human resources with IT know how
• Dynamics of the sector
• Legal framework for the ICT-sector

Methods & Tools

• Structured interviews with selected key persons from the private and public sector
• Focus group discussions
• Comparative analysis of other sources

Sources

• Statistics of National Institutions
• ICT policy papers

Specialists

• Mr Shafique Rahman
• Mr Roshanjith Siriniwasa
• Mr Bjoern Weidner

Estimated Costs

0,25 month of LTE
0,5 month of STE

Go to:

Module 1 Private Sector Activities

Module 3 Markets for Business Services with focus on BIS

Module 4 Potential Partner Institutions / BIS-Providers

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