TERM |
DESCRIPTION |
| Bandwidth |
the capacity of
communications path or the rate at which information can move between computers. Bandwidth
is measured in bits of data per second, and its capacity or rate affects both the quantity
and speed of information transmitted. |
| Broadcasting
and media agency |
organization(s) responsible
for the provision of broadcasting and media to the public. |
| Cable TV
subscribers |
individuals subscribing to a
multi-channel television service delivered by co-axial or fibre optic cable. |
| Cellular
network |
a wireless telephony system
that can be used within a certain area |
| Computer
per 100 inhabitants |
it indicates the estimated
PCs per 100 inhabitants. |
| Facsimile
machines |
estimates of all types of
facsimile machines publicly and privately available and connected to the PSTN (Public
Switched Telephone Network). |
| Home
satellite dishes/antennas |
the number of households with
access to a multi-channel TV service delivered by satellite. |
| Internet
account |
an account with an ISP that
allows access to the Internet. |
| Internet
host sites |
the number of computers in
the economy directly linked to the worldwide Internet network. Source: Mainly Network
Wizards - http://www.nw.com |
| Internet
service provider (ISP) |
it refers to public and private companies that provide access to the
Internet to organisations and individuals, such as web hosting, leased line and dial-up
access. |
| Internet
subscribers per 10,000 inhabitants |
the average number of
Internet subscribers per 10,000 people. |
| Mobile
cellular per 100 inhabitants |
it refers to the weighted
average of all cellular phones available for 100 inhabitants. Cellular mobile telephone
are portable telephones subscribing to a communication service in which voice or data is
transmitted by radio frequencies. |
| Mobile
cellular tariffs |
it refers to the cost
associated with cellular mobile telephone service. Installation refers to connection
charges for basic cellular telephone service. Monthly subscription refers to the recurring
fixed charge for subscriptions to the Cellular Telephone Network. Local and international
calls refer to the cost of a 3-minute call within the same exchange area or abroad using
the subscriber’s equipment. |
| National
IT institutions |
organization(s) responsible
for IT and networking in the public sector, and in the academic and research sectors. |
| NICI
policy component |
- Context or environmental factors:
it
reviews the environment in which each African country is approaching the task of
formulating NICI policy for the ICT sector. It includes major activities to date.
- Policy objectives and priorities:
it
defines the main NICI policy objectives and priorities at national level.
- Social component: social dimensions (eg.
gender) and equity have to be introduced as one of the underlying principles of national
NICI policies.
- Policy outcomes: it describes the
progress that has been made in implementing the NICI policy, and the challenges that need
to be addressed.
- Partners: it outlines the role of
stakeholders, mainly multinational companies, bilateral donors, multilateral and regional
institutions in the formulation and implementation of NICI policies and strategies, and in
the provision of financial and technical assistance.
|
| NICI
policymaking andimplementing bodies |
information on the leading
organizations involved in the formulation and implementation of NICI policies, plans and
strategies. |
| Public
telephone per 1000 inhabitants |
it refers to the weighted
average of all types of public telephones including coin- and card operated available for
1000 inhabitants. This is obtained by dividing the number of public payphones by the
population and multiplying by 1000. |
| Radios
per 100 inhabitants |
the number of radio receivers
for 100 inhabitants. |
| Telecentres |
it refers to premises that
encourage and facilitate the provision of telephony and other telecommunication services
to the general public. Such services might include basic communication such as voice, fax,
e-mail, Internet access, etc. |
| Telecommunication
operator |
organization(s) responsible
for the provision of telecommunications infrastructure and services to the public. |
| Telecommunication regulator |
organization
(s) responsible for the regulation of the telecommunications sector. |
| Teledensity |
the
weighted average main lines available for 100 inhabitants. This is obtained by dividing
the number of main lines by the population and multiplying by 100. Urban and rural
teledensities refer to the percentage of main telephone lines in urban and rural areas
respectively. |
| Telephone tariffs |
the cost
associated with local residential and business telephone service. Installation refers to
connection charges for basic telephone service. Monthly subscription refers to the
recurring fixed charge for subscriptions to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
Local and international calls refer to the cost of a 3-minute call within the same
exchange area or abroad using the subscriber’s equipment. |
| Televisions per 100
inhabitants |
the number
of television receivers for 100 inhabitants. |
| Waiting list for telephone
lines |
the total number of
applications for a connection to a main telephone line that could not be met during the
current period due to the lack of appropriate technical facilities such as equipment,
lines, etc. |
