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Local Content in ICT Development in
Nigeria: The Journey so Far
Dr. (Mrs.) Wunmi Hassan, PhD
President/CEO
High Tech Centre for Nigerian Women and Youths
The Imperatives of ICT Policy Using Innovation
and Local Content for Sustainable Development
Presented at
e-NIGERIA 2013
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Outline of Presentation
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Preamble
Policy Essentials
Innovation Concepts
Why Innovation?
Foresight process: Way Forward
Concluding Remarks
About Us
Statement of Commitment
“We are going to run our economy based on Science and
Technology….because there is no where in this World now that you
can move your economy without science and technology. For the next
4 years we will emphasize so much on S&T because we have no choice,
without that we are just dreaming….”
Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
In Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, 2011
This National ICT Policy aims to produce a framework that will
enhance the ability of the ICT sector to propel the socio-economic
development which is critical to Nigeria’s vision of becoming a top
20 economy by the year 2020. Concurrently, the policy document
will be used to develop action plans, sub-sectoral policies and
specific implementation strategies.
Nigeria New ICT Policy 2012
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Preamble
 Vision
o Nigeria as a knowledge-based and globally competitive society.
 Mission
o To fully integrate Information and Communication Technologies
into the socioeconomic development of Nigeria, in order to
transform Nigeria into a knowledge-based economy.
New ICT Policy, 2012
 “The increasing globalization driven by ICT makes it imperative for Nigeria
as an emerging market to irreversibly consider the application and
promotion of ICT strategy to facilitate its rapid growth and development.
This will involve the development of a vibrant ICT sector to drive and expand
the national production frontiers in agriculture, manufacturing and service
sectors. It would also require the application of new knowledge to drive other
soft sectors: governance, entertainments, public services, media sector,
tourism, et cetera”.
Vision 20:2020 Document
Policy Essentials
 Policy is the formulation of rules, norms and prescriptions intended to
govern the subsequent decisions and actions of government (Richard et al,
1976)
 The National Policy therefore is the sum of key executive and
legislative measures intended to be taken by major actors in
any sector to generate, organize and use national scientific
and technological knowledge and information potential with
the objective of achieving the country's overall development
objectives and enhancing its global competitiveness and
ranking among the comity of nations (adapted from a UNESCO definition of Policy)
 Whether tacit or explicit, policies play a role in setting the parameters
within which actors make decisions about learning and innovation.
Towards A Holistic Policy Process &
Implementation Model
Policy Process
i) The Context
- The Historical Background
- The Social, political structure in the
country
ii) Formulation stage
- Constitution of actors for policy
formulation
- Source of inputs to policy
formulation
Intended
Outcomes
Policy synthesis & Integration
Policy Implementation
- Institutional Integration
- Established Institutions
- Integration of policy to
sectors
- Factors of influence to policy
implementation
- Mission statements of the
policy in Sectors Application;
- Implementation so far;
- Stated Policy objectives;
-Philosophy and Values of the people
-Primary objectives of policy
Unintended outcome
- Priority Areas
- Economic inputs to formulation
- Expectations / expected outcomes
of the policy objectives
Policy Evaluation
- Analysis of the intended and Actual or unintended
outcomes
- Comparison and analysis;
Evaluation Report to
form part of Policy
Review Process
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Hassan, 2010
- Lessons from factors of success and failures, Strategies re-alignment,
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- Recommendations
for review,
- Conclusions
Policy Implementation
 The success of public administration for development can
be measured only in relation to the implementation of
policies.
 However good the
o political system, noble the goals, sound the organisational
system,
o no policy can succeed if the implementation does not bear
relationship to the intentions of the policy formulators.
 Implementation is a bridge that allows the objectives of
public policies to be achieved as outcomes of government
activity.
o a process of putting policy into action, a process which is mainly
concerned with coordinating and managing the various elements
required to achieve the desired ends.
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Expectations of Policy Implementation
1. Policy implementation is dependent on:
o knowing what you want to do;
o the availability of the required resources;
o the ability to marshal and control these resources to achieve
the desired end; and
2. Implementation is measure of inputs, outputs and
outcomes/impacts
o Inputs are the resources (personnel and finance) mobilised in
producing
o output (decisions taken by the implementing agency) to achieve set
objectives
o the outcomes (what happens to the target groups intended to be
affected by the policy).
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Successful Policy Implementation Involves:
At the minimum, implementation
includes:
o adequate personnel and the financial
resources to implement the policy
o the administrative capability to achieve the
desired policy goals and
o political and judicial support (from the
legislative, executive and judicial arms of the
government)
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Key Agents in Policy Management
Source: UNCTA
The new ICT policy should be strategically anchored on a system
of Innovation approach in terms of Administration,
Implementation and Governance
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Innovation Concept
 Innovation
o Simply mean the application of knowledge in
production
o We innovate when we apply what we know to produce
what we need or solve our immediate problems
o Innovation works within networks i.e. a system
o It is operational within a context
CONCEPT OF THE NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEM
Structure of
Interactions
among the
Elements
of a typical
Innovation
System
Finance
Policy
Instrument
Venture
fund
Government
Policy
Instrument
Education and
Research
Adapted from Tiffin,1997
Venture
fund
Policy
Instrument
Policy
Instrument
Brokerage,
Interface,
Bridging
Institutions
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Private Sector
Industrial
Production
WHY INNOVATION?
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ICTs
in areas of local
strength
INNOVATION
Socio-economic
Dev.
Competitiveness
To Innovate with ICTs locally is recognising the strengths, motivations and
resourcefulness of citizens (especially the digitally excluded people) and the
opportunities our people initiates when accessing and using technologies
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ICT Policy Eco- & Innovation System
The Eco-System
Human Capital
(K-Worker)
Finance
Institutions
Law and
Regulations
Process and
Management
Make Some
Government
K-Generation &
Acquisition
Buy Some
K-Utilisation &
Management
People At
Large
Government
Enterprises
Enterprises
ICT Policy
Source:Rahman,2012
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Rates of Change
• Continuous change
– gradual improvement over
time
– usually preserves the
framework
Increase in uncertainty
 Discontinuous change
o sudden change to new levels
o usually destroys the framework
o always involves short-term loss
Essentials for A Transformed Nigeria ICT Policy
Best Practices Check List
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for ICT Management
Ten Components:
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Champions
Advisors
Popularisers
Planners
Managers
Educators
Practitioners
Political Commitment
Policy Integration
ICT Advisory System
ICT Development, Planning,
Coordination, Monitoring
and Evaluation
Infrastructure for ICT
Development & Acquisition
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Funding & Mgmt. of R&D
Mechanism For Comm. Res.
& Tech
Integrated HRD
Mechanism for ICT
Acculturisation
Smart Partnership & Science
Ethics
The Human Resource
Pyramid
Foresight is to create the future
When the winds of change are blowing,
one builds shelter and others build windmills
Development of Future Technology
 Acceleration of future technology development in
21st Knowledge Based Economy
10 million
Fax
Customers
Internet
PC
Cable TV
Mobile
Phone
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Telephone
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30
40 (Year)
Future Prospect in ICTs
The faster we go...
...the farther away we need to see
Surprises
Innovation / Foresight Diamond for Localisation
Creativity
Qualitative (17) relying less on numbers
and statistics (i.e. subjective reports,
synthesis and evaluation of ideas or
documents)
Wild cards
Science fiction
Gaming-simulation
Semi-quantitative (10) applying
mathematical principles to process subjective
knowledge (i.e. weighting ideas, systems
theory)
Quantitative (6) if the activity uses
Strongly influenced by imagination
Essays / Scenario writing
Genius forecasting
or is based on reliable numerical
data (i.e. statistical information)
Role Play/Acting
Backcasting
Brainstorming
Relevance trees / Logic charts
Scenario workshop
Roadmapping
Expertise
Expert Panels
Delphi SWOT analysis
Citizen Panels
Morphological analysis
Conferences / Seminars
Key/Critical technologies
Multi-criteria
Quantitative Scenarios/SMIC
Strongly
influenced by
experiences and
knowledge
sharing
Interviews
Interaction
Voting / Polling
Stakeholders Mapping
Benchmarking
Cross-impact
Modelling System/Structural analysis
Patent analysis
Bibliometrics
Extrapolation Scanning
Literature review
Strongly
influenced by
discussions and
knowledge
exchange
Indicators
Rafael Popper, U of Manchester
Evidence
Strongly influenced by facts & data
Foresight Processes – Way Forward
Methods are used at all stages
Creation and
implementation of plans,
priorities, products
Analysis of trends drivers,
opportunities: construction
of “visions”
Identification and
enlistment of key stakeholders and
knowledge sources
Hierarchical Perspective of the PIE cycle
Communicating ICT4D
is not...
is about ...
Promoting an institution
Glorifying ICTs /
Technologies without asking
questions
One-way flow of
information
Dialogue
Engagement
Respect for audience and
context
ICTs and how it matters to
society
Addressing key actors &
stakeholders
Communication Channels
Innovative ICT Policy for Development
Delivers the right information, to the right
people in the right place and time, in
the right way, avoiding haziness.
Concluding Remarks
 The National VISION, AGENDA and Global Plans need a platforms to
function
 One of such major platforms is no other than the application of ICTs
and Science & Technology in all spheres of our Socio-economic
development
 The New ICT as well as the Science, Technology and Innovation
Policy is the DRIVER for the much envisioned Transformation Agenda
in Nigeria;
 Stakeholders must be properly involved and engaged;
 Robust funding mechanism must be designed and pursued;
 Building of strong institutional structure and legal framework for ICT
engagements and activities is essential;
 Strong political commitment towards the implementation process and
engendering local and international partnerships is very important.
The High Tech Centre for Women and Youths
 About Us
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Non Profit Organization
ICT Capacity Building of women and youths
Liaise and network with public and private organizations involved in the ICT sector
Situated in the city of Abuja.
 Objectives
o Assist in the empowerment of women and youths in Nigeria for National
Development through:
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Training and capacity building
Advocacy and Research activities
Developing Business partnership and Opportunities
Networking at local and International levels
 The capacity building hub of the nation in ICT Policy
Review, Formulation, Advocacy and Implementation
strategic plan
Our Philosophy
 ICTs are an essential tool for the social and economic development of women,
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providing education, promoting literacy, improving access to health care and participation in
government and civil society.
Women then reinvest in families and communities, multiplying the benefits of investment.
 The High-Tech Centre for Nigeria Women and Youths since 2004 has been
addressing/appraising the decadence and fall out of women in ICT as a
panacea for growth and development of Nigeria.
 The questions that arises are:
o How can women at the bottom of the pyramid be connected to ICTs and broadband
networks?
o What best practices are in place for women to be trained in e-skills, set up online
businesses and engage meaningfully in social, economic and political activity?
 All and more are our reasons for OUR EXISTENCE
o our answers will go a long way in stating our case as women, and a key
factor in the development of a stable and viable economy.
Final Remarks
Equality for women and girls in ICTs is
not only a basic human right, but also a
social and economic imperative;
Educated, empowered women create
productive, strong economies and
societies, and where women are fully
represented creates a more peaceful and
stable economy.
“When we empower women, we
empower communities, nations and the
entire human family.” (Ban ki moon UN
Secretary-General )
POWER UP WOMEN!!!
IT’s TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR
WORLD
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
ATTENTION
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