An Integrated ICT-led Socio-Economic Development Policy and Plan for Rwanda 2001

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	Rwanda

The Sub-Plan for Promoting ICTs in Education

Final Version

February 2001

Relevant Vision for Rwanda (VfR) Mission Strategies and Government Policy Commitments
The Programmes and Initiatives
The Multi-Sectoral Economic Development & ICT-2020 Policy Implications and the Risk Factors of the Sub-Plan

Relevant Vision for Rwanda (VfR) Mission Strategies and Government Policy Commitments

Sub-Plan for….	Promoting ICTs in Education
*Relevant Vision for Rwanda (VfR) Mission Strategies*	To Transform Rwanda into an IT literate Nation To transform the educational system using ICTs with the aim to improving accessibility, quality and relevance to the development needs of Rwanda. To Improve the Human Resource Development Capacity of Rwanda to meet Changing Demands of the Economy
Relevant Government Policy Commitments	Commitment to the Deployment and Exploitation of ICTs in the Educational System The GOR acknowledges the key role that ICTs can play in educational delivery and training and the need for ICT training and education in schools, colleges and universities. The Government further acknowledges the role that ICTs can play in literacy education and need to improve the educational system as a whole. The GOR is therefore committed to the rapid deployment, utilization and exploitation of ICTs within the educational system from primary school upwards. The GOR in this respect will be initiating a comprehensive programme for the deployment and exploitation of computers in schools, colleges and universities. Commitment to the Establishment of ICT Specialist Institutions The GOR acknowledges the need for the establishment of a specialist ICT training Institute for Rwanda. The GOR is therefore committed to facilitating establishment of the proposed Regional Information Technology (IT) Institute in Rwanda. The Government acknowledges that Rwanda's bilingual status makes it an ideal country for such an Institution, which could attract both English and French speaking students from the region and beyond.
Key Players	Government as the lead Player in collaboration with the Educational Institutions, the Private Sector and the Civil Society

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The Programmes and Initiatives

1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-1: Programme to promote the acquisition of computer equipment by the Educational Institutions
Relevant SUNRISE Component	Special ICT Promotion Packages, Policy Instruments and Incentive Programmes
Type and Scope of Programme	Policy Initiative aimed at speeding up the process of deployment of computers in the Educational Institutions
Implementation Details Requirements	Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning to develop the details relating to how this programme could be implemented and facilitated
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate nation To promote universal computer literacy in the school system of Rwanda To improve the quality, accessibility and relevance of education to national developmental needs.

Programme-Specific Goals	To assist the process of introducing computers into the primary and secondary schools. To assist the process of computerization and computer facility upgrade in the Universities and Colleges To make computers and its products affordable and accessible to educational institutions to facilitate their role in human resource development. To make computers and its products affordable to NGOs involve in education, human resource development, community-based social and economic empowerment projects and initiatives. To make the funding of computer acquisition components of Donor-support Educational Projects affordable to the relevant Funding Organization and Agencies

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E1.1	Implement Tax Policy instruments to facilitate the importation of computers and other ICT equipment at special low import duty rates – targeted at the Universities, Colleges, and the Schools.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Reduce Import and Excise Duties on Computer Products to Zero rate by 2002 – targeted at the Universities, Colleges, and Schools	Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
E1.2	Implement a tax policy initiative targeted at Donor Agencies and NGOs implementing education-related projects to import computer equipment and other related products at special low import duty rates.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Reduce Import and Excise Duties on Computer Products to Zero rate by 2002 – targeted at Donor Agencies and Selected Educational NGOs	Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
E1.3	Implement a National ‘Computers for Schools’ Scheme to make it obligatory for Government Ministries, Agencies and Public Sector Organizations (PSOs) to donate their used computers to the primary and secondary schools	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Put in place and implement by 2001 Guidelines and Directives to facilitate the donation of used computers to schools by Government Ministries, Agencies and other (PSOs)	Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in collaboration with Ministry of Public Service and Labour
E1.4	Put in place ‘Adopt-and-Sponsor a School’ Initiative to encourage Businesses within the Private Sector; Civil Society Organizations (CSOs); and International and Donor Agencies (IDAs) operating in Rwanda to adopt schools with the aim to provide them with new and used computers and other educational facilities and resources on a periodic and sustained basis.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	The Ministry of Education to launch the ‘Adopt-and-Sponsor a School’ Initiative by 2001. The Ministry of Education to publicize the Initiatives and encourage targeted organizations to participate.	Ministry of Education with, the Private Sector, CSOs and (IDAs)

1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-2: Computers in Schools -- "Operation ICT Knowledge for the Youth" Programme
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	National ICTs in Education Project. The Project will be implemented during the time-frame of NICI-2005 to involve the majority of schools. It envisaged that subsequent NICIs (e.g. NICI-2010 and possibly NICI-2015) will also incorporate the implementation of follow-ups to this project.
Implementation Details Requirements	Ministry of Education to commission and develop a comprehensive Project Document detailing how the programme will be implemented and financed on a year to year basis during the time frame of NICI-2005
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate nation To promote universal computer literacy in the school system of Rwanda To improve the quality, accessibility and relevance of education to national developmental needs. To promote the use of ICTs in literacy education To improve the human resource development capacity of Rwanda to meet changing demands of the economy.

Programme-Specific Goals	To introduce computers into Rwandan primary, secondary, vocational and technical schools To introduce computer literacy and basic computing as compulsory subjects into all Rwandan secondary, vocational technical schools and Teacher Training Colleges To make computer education an integral part of the educational system at the school levels To prepare Rwanda school children for university and college level education in computer-related programmes. To prepare Rwanda youth to embark on ICT-related career

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E2.1	Ministry of Education to develop a comprehensive Policy on Computer Education in Schools	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Develop a comprehensive Policy on Computer Education in Schools by 2001	Ministry of Education
E2.2	Ministry of Education to develop and implement a detailed Plan for the deployment of computers in schools	Prerequisites: Ministry of Education Policy on Computer Education in Schools (as per E2.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E2.1	Ministry of Education to develop and implement a detailed Plan for the deployment of computers in schools by 2001 All Rwanda Schools depending on size should be equipped with at least 5 computers per school by 2002 All Rwanda Schools depending on size should be equipped with at least 10 computers per school by 2004 The student-computer ratio in the schools should be 10-to-1 (or better) by 2005	Ministry of Education
E2.3	Ministry of Education to develop and implement a programme for setting up Mobile-Computer-Laboratories (MCLs) for schools Note: This Initiative will involve the acquisition of buses or vans and equipping them with computers and other necessary equipment to serve as MCLs.	Prerequisites: Ministry of Education Policy on Computer Education in Schools (as per E2.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E2.1	Set-up 5 MCLs to serve mainly rural Prefectures by 2002 Increase the number of MCLs serving the entire country to 10 by 2003 All rural Prefectures depending on size and number of schools should be served by at least 3 MCLs by 2005 Urban Prefectures depending on size and number of schools should be served by at least 2 MCLs by 2005	Ministry of Education
E2.4	Ministry of Education to set-up a "Computers-in-Schools’ Unit or Secretariat within the Ministry. Note: This Unit or Secretariat will be responsible for all policy initiatives targeted at the deployment, exploitation and utilization of computers is the school system. It will also responsible for the implementation of all ICT projects and initiatives aimed at the primarily and secondary schools.	Prerequisites: Ministry of Education Policy on Computer Education in Schools (as per E2.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E2.1	Set-up a "Computers-in-Schools’ Unit/Secretariat within the Ministry of Education by 2001	Ministry of Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Programme	EDUC-3: The National SchoolNet Project
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	A National Initiative aimed at spreading Internet access and its use within the Rwandan school system. The Project is to be implemented in three phases: The 1^st phase will be a pilot project involving selected schools in a selected number of Prefectures (ensuring a reasonable urban and rural balance and spread); the 2^nd Phase will involve the implementation of the project on a national basis in selected schools from the larger number of Prefectures; and the final phase will involve schools in the majority if not all not the Prefectures
Implementation Details Requirements	Ministry of Education to commission a National SchoolNet Project Report --- providing details of project implementation for phases 1, 2 and 3 as well as details relating project costing and funding issues
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Education

2.0 Programme Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate nation To promote universal computer literacy in the school system of Rwanda To promote and facilitate the rapid deployment and utilization of ICTs in the school system

Programme-Specific Goals	To provide access to the Internet in Rwandan schools To promote and facilitate the spread of the Internet in Rwandan schools To expose Rwanda school children to the Internet technology and educate them on its usage To promote and facilitate the use of the educational resources of the Internet to support and facilitate teaching and learning in Rwandan schools. To promote and facilitate the implementation of electronic distance education (EDE) within the Rwandan school system, using the resources and the educational development and delivery infrastructure of the Internet to complement and supplement face-to-face education and learning experience of Rwandan children. To link Rwandan schools with schools in other parts of the world to facilitate knowledge acquisition and exchange of educational experience on global scale

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E3.1	Set-up a National SchoolNet Committee with membership from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and Sports, RITA; the Private Sector, National Teachers Organizations, Parents Organizations (e.g. PTAs), the proposed National Council for Computer Education (NCCE) and the proposed Institute for Computer Professionals of Rwanda (ICPR). Note: Since the Institute for Computer Professionals of Rwanda (ICPR) is yet to be established, its representative on the National SchoolNet Committee can be incorporated into the Committee at a later date.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: H13.3, E5.4	Ministry of Education to set-up the National SchoolNet Committee by 2001	Ministry of Education
E3.2	Ministry of Education to commission the development of the Rwandan SchoolNet Project Implementation Report	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Commission and complete by 2001 the Rwandan SchoolNet Project Implementation Report and Plan Note: This Project Report will among other things provide details of the project implementation plan, project costing and funding issues and the scheduling of project activities within the time-frame of NICI-2005	Ministry of Education and the National SchoolNet Committee
E3.3	The Ministry of Education to launch the National SchoolNet Project	Prerequisites: 1. The setting up of the National SchoolNet Committee 2. The Rwandan SchoolNet Project Report and Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Launch the National SchoolNet Project by 2001	Ministry of Education and the National SchoolNet Committee
E3.4	Implement 1^st Phase of the National SchoolNet Project to involve 10 to 15 schools in about 5 rural and urban Prefectures Note: Phase 1 of the SchoolNet Project constitutes the Pilot Phase of the Project.	Prerequisites: 1. The setting up of the National SchoolNet Committee 2. The Rwandan SchoolNet Project Report and Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Launch the Phase 1 of the National SchoolNet Project by 2001	Ministry of Education and the National SchoolNet Committee
E3.5	Implement 2^ndPhase of the National SchoolNet Project to involve 10 to 15 schools in Prefectures not covered in the 1^st Phase of the Project	Prerequisites: 1. The setting up of the National SchoolNet Committee 2. The Rwandan SchoolNet Project Report and Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Launch the Phase 2 of the National SchoolNet Project by 2003	Ministry of Education and the National SchoolNet Committee
E3.6	Implement the Final Phase of the National SchoolNet Project to involve all schools (if not the majority of schools) in all Prefectures	Prerequisites: The setting up of the National SchoolNet Committee The Rwandan SchoolNet Project Report and Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Launch the Final Phase of the National SchoolNet Project by 2005	Ministry of Education and the National SchoolNet Committee

1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-4: National Public Awareness Programme Targeted at Promoting the ‘Vision for Rwanda’ (VfR)-- to transform Rwanda into a middle-income, information-rich and knowledge-based society and economy through the implementation of an ICT-led socio-economic development policies and plans
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	A National Initiative aimed at promoting the Vision for Rwanda (VfR) and the role that ICTs will play in speeding up the socio-economic development process of Rwanda. The scope of the Programme will also include the role that Government will be playing in the public awareness initiative both at home and abroad. Note: This Programme forms part of the Rwandan Electronic Government and Governance Initiative (REGGI)
Implementation Details Requirements	A designated agency of Government like RITA and/or ORINFOR will need to be assigned the responsibility for preparing and implementing a comprehensive coordinated public awareness programme and provide a national leadership and coordination in the implementation of the programme. Efforts of various Government Departments will need to be coordinated by this agency.
Programme Ownership	The National Information Technology Commission (NITC)

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To mobilize the Rwandan public towards the realization of the Missions and the aspirations of the Vision for Rwanda (VfR). To promote the development of the Rwanda into an information and knowledge based society and economy

Programme-Specific Goals	To raise the level of ICT awareness in the general public To educate the public on the role that ICTs can play in facilitating rapid socio-economic development and national prosperity To educate the public at home and abroad on the GOR’s ICT Policies and Plans and on their role within the context of promoting the Vision for Rwanda (VfR).

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E4.1	Launch a National Weekly ICT Public Awareness and Literacy Programme on Radio and TV	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Launch the National ICT Public Awareness and Literacy Programme on Radio and TV by 2001	Ministry of Education and ORINFOR
E4.2	Put in place an initiative to use the mass media: radio, TV and the print media to inform and educate the public on the Vision for Rwanda (VfR) and the role that the GOR’s ICT Policies, Strategies and Plans are going to play towards the realization of this Vision.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Launch by 2001 an Initiative to inform and educate the public on the new Vision for Rwanda (VfR) and the role of ICTs in national development, wealth creation and national prosperity.	GOR Information Service, RITA ORINFOR & the Private Media
E4.3	RITA in collaboration with the GOR Information Service to organize regular public forums, meetings, seminars and workshops as a public awareness and education exercise on ICTs and the Vision for Rwanda (VfR).	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	The GOR and RITA to start organizing Public Forums on educating the Public on the new Vision for Rwanda from 2001	GOR Information Service RITA & ORINFOR
E4.4	Special Presidential Initiatives and Actions to Promote and Champion the Vision for Rwanda through the deployment, exploitation the development of ICTs to support Rwandan’s rapid socio-economic development in the next 20 years	Prerequisites: Cabinet Approval of the GOR Integrated ICT Policy and the NICI-2005 Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	The President of Rwanda in his capacity as the National ICT Champion to take the following actions: Officially Launch the GOR’s Integrated ICTs for Socio-economic Development Policy and the NICI-2005 Plan on Radio and TV. Promote the GOR’s Integrated ICTs for Development Policy and the NICI-2005 Plan during the Post ADF’99 Head of States Summit in Morocco (in 2001) and at other similar Prestigious International Meetings and Gatherings Launch the ‘ICTs for Development’ (ICTfDev) Fund for Rwanda to raise US$500 million to support the implementation of NICI-2005 Chair a Donor’s Conference in Kigali (by early 2001) to launch and kick-start the US$500 million ICTfDev Initiative.	Office of the President & NITC
E4.5	Ministers, Senior Government Officials and other personalities, will from 2001 onwards regularly use the media and the opportunities provided by public meetings, press conferences and briefings both at home and abroad to refer to and promote the new Vision for Rwanda (VfR) and the role that ICTs will be playing as part of Government policy to transform the Rwandan society and economy.	Prerequisites: Cabinet Approval of the GOR Integrated ICT Policy and the NICI-2005 Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Initiate by 2001 the process of regular public briefings by Ministers, Senior Government Officials and other Personalities on the new Vision for Rwanda (VfR) and the role of ICTs.	Office of the President NITC & Government Ministries
E4.6	The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Diplomatic Missions Abroad to publicize and promote the new Vision for Rwanda (VfR) and the role that ICTs will be playing as part of Government policy to transform the Rwandan society and economy. Note: This Initiative will be codename: the ‘Image of Rwanda’	Prerequisites: Cabinet Approval of the GOR Integrated ICT Policy and the NICI-2005 Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Implement by 2001, the ‘Image of Rwanda’ Initiative focusing on promoting abroad the new Vision for Rwanda (VfR) and the role that ICTs will be playing as part of Government policy to transform the Rwandan society and economy.	Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation

1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-5: An Initiative to Develop a National Computer Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools and Coordinate Computer Education in Rwandan Schools
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	A national computer education and literacy initiative aimed at the primary and secondary schools.
Implementation Details Requirements	The Ministry of Education to put in place a Curriculum Development Team with a clear terms of reference to develop for the Rwandan school system a Comprehensive Computer Curriculum. The terms of reference for this Committee should include a requirement to propose guidelines and recommendations on issues relating to standards, examination and certification in computer-related subjects at the primary and secondary school levels.
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate nation To promote the rapid deployment and utilization of ICTs in the Rwandan school system To promote computer literacy as an integral part of the school system in Rwanda

Programme-Specific Goals	To develop a National Computer Education Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools To offer Computer Studies as a Core Course for the Leaving School Certificate Examination To administrate, co-ordinate and manage Computer Education in Rwanda

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E5.1	Ministry of Education to set-up a Computer Curriculum Development Team to develop the National Computer Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools	Prerequisites: The Ministry of Education need to put in place its Policy on Computer Education in Schools (as per E2.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E2.1	The National Computer Curriculum Development Team to be set-up and complete its work by 2001	Ministry of Education
E5.2	The implementation of the Computer Curriculum in Secondary Schools on a phase-by-phase basis	Prerequisites: 1.Implementation of this action will need to be preceded by the introduction of some computers into the schools introducing the computer curriculum. A pre-requisite of this action is therefore the implementation of key elements of Programme EDUC-1 -- designed to facilitate the acquisition of computer equipment by the educational institutions and Programme EDUC-2 – the Computer in Schools Initiative 2. The setting up of the National Council for Computer Education Plan-Action Linkage: EDUC-1, EDUC-2, E5.4	Introduce the implementation of Computer Curriculum in a selected number of schools in a selected Prefectures starting from 2002 Increase the number of schools implementing the Computer Curriculum by 50% by 2003 and ensure that the number of Prefectures covered also increase in number. Introduce computer curriculum into all Rwandan schools by 2005	Ministry of Education & The National Council for Computer Education (NCCE)
E5.3	Ministry of Education to set-up a Computer Education Examination Board to administer Computer-based Examinations at the Primary and Secondary Schools	Prerequisites: The Ministry of Education need to put in place its Policy on Computer Education in Schools (as per E2.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E2.1	The Computer Education Examination Board to be set-up by 2001	Ministry of Education
E5.4	The National Information Technology Commission (NITC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to set-up a National Council for Computer Education (NCCE) to serve as a Permanent Working Group of the NITC to advise on all matters relating to Computer Education in the country	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	The National Council for Computer Education (NCCE) under the auspices of the NITC to be established by 2001	NITC in collaboration with the Ministry of Education

1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-6: Programme to Train a Critical Mass of Computer Literacy Teachers (CLTs)
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	National computer education and literacy programme aimed at ‘Training the Trainers’.
Implementation Details Requirements	Ministry of Education to develop in collaboration with UNR, KIST, and KIE a Project Proposal for the implementation of this national project. This project implementation document will include details of the type of training programmes to be undertaken, the duration of these programmes and the type and level of certificates to be awarded to successful candidates at the end of the course. The proposal will also provide details relating to the institutions that will be providing the course, the candidates as well as the required resources, funds and funding sources.
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Education and the National Council for Computer Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate Nation To promote the teaching of computer literacy in the Rwandan school system To speed-up the process of the deployment and utilization of ICTs in the educational system

Programme-Specific Goals	To train a critical mass of computer-literacy teachers (CTLs) to teach basic computing, computer literacy and Internet usage in the primary and secondary schools To provide School Teachers computer literacy and basic computing skills To facilitate the process of spreading the usage of the Internet technology in Rwanda schools

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E6.1	The Ministry of Education to commission the development of a project proposal for a Six Month ‘Train-the-IT Teachers’ (TITT) Certificate Programme in Basic Computing and Computer Studies	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	The ‘Train-the-IT Teachers’ Certificate Programme in Basic Computing and Computer Studies Project Report to be commission and completed by 2001. Note: This Project Report will among other things provide details of the project implementation plan, project costing and funding issues and the scheduling of project activities within the time-frame of NICI-2005	Ministry of Education
E6.2	The Ministry of Education to identify Training Institutions to implement the TITT Project.	Prerequisites: Train-the-IT Teachers Project Implementation Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Complete identification of training institutions to implement the TITT Programme by 2001	Ministry of Education
E6.3	Ministry of Education to Implement the ‘Train-the-Teachers’ (TITT) programme on a phase-by-phase basis to train a critical mass of CLTs.	Prerequisites: Train-the-IT Teachers Project Implementation Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Note: Based on assumption that each primary and secondary school will have a CLT, then with n primary and secondary schools in the country (including projections for up to 2005), the critical mass of CLTs to be trained is n Phase 1: Train and deploy the 1^st Batch of n/3 Teachers by 2001 Phase 2: Train and deploy the 2^nd Batch of n/3 additional Teachers by 2002 Phase 3: Train and deploy the 3^rd Batch of n/3 additional Teachers by 2003 Phase 4: Train CLTs annually thereafter to fill vacancies and to achieve the required critical mass of ‘one CLT per school’ by 2005	Ministry of Education & Universities and Colleges
E6.4	Teacher Training Colleges, Universities and other Colleges providing Teacher Training Education Programmes to make Computer Studies and Basic Computing an integral and a compulsory subject of these Programmes	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Ministry of Education to by 2001 issue and enforce a directive that will require Teacher Training Colleges, Universities and other Colleges to make Computer Studies and Basic Computing an integral and a compulsory subject within Teacher Training Education Programmes	Ministry of Education & Universities and Colleges

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1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-7: Programme to Train Military Personnel in ICTs
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	National computer education, literacy and entrepreneurial skill development initiative targeted at the Military
Implementation Details Requirements	The Ministry of Defense and National Security to prepare in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the National Council for Computer Education (NCCE) and suitable educational and training institutions a Project Implementation Report for this national initiative. This project implementation document will include details of the type of training programmes to be undertaken, the duration of the programmes and the type and level of certificates to be awarded to successful candidates at the end of the course. The Report will also provide details relating to the institutions that will be providing the course, the suitable candidates as well as the required resources, funds and funding sources.
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Defense and National Security & the National Council for Computer Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate Nation To promote universal computer literacy in Rwanda To improve the human resource development capacity of Rwanda to meet changing demands of the economy.

Programme-Specific Goals	To train military personnel in various types of computer skills To raise the level of computer literacy within the military service To provide job creations avenues and opportunities in ICTs for Military Personnel To facilitate the process of spreading the use, deployment and utilization of ICTs in Rwanda

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E7.1	Ministry of Defense and National Security to Commission the development of a project proposal for a 6-Month Computer Training Programme for Serving, Retire and Demobilized Military Personnel	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	The ‘Computer-Skills for the Military’ Certificate Programme Report to be commission and completed by 2001 Note: This Project Report will among other things detail the project implementation plan, project costing and funding issues and the scheduling of project activities within the time-frame of NICI-2005	Ministry of Defense and National Security
E7.2	Ministry of Defense and National Security in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to identify Training Institutions to implement the ‘Computer-Skills for the Military’ Certificate Programme	Prerequisites: The ‘Computer-Skills of the Military’ Project Implementation Report and Plan (as per E7.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E7.1	Complete identification of training institutions by 2001	Ministry of Defense and National Security
E7.3	Ministry of Defense and National Security to implement Computer Training Programme for Military Personnel on a phase-by-phase basis	The ‘Computer-Skills of the Military’ Project Implementation Report and Plan (as per E7.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E7.1, PRS-9	Starting from 2001, train batches of serving Military Personnel from the MOD Headquarters and other Field Units in basic computing and Internet usage Starting from 2002, train batches of retired and demobilized Military Personnel to serve as computer teachers in schools and Drop-in-IT Centers for the Youth and the unemployed. Starting from 2002 train a special corps of servicing, retired and demobilized Military Personnel as computer technicians to install maintain and repair computer systems in Government Ministries and PSOs and private sector organizations Starting from 2003 train demobilized Military Personnel in computer and entrepreneurial skills with the prospect of starting their own ICT service provision businesses within the cottage industry or the service sector	Ministry of Defense and National Security

1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-8: National Programme to Speed-up the Deployment, Exploitation and Development of ICTs in Higher Education Institutions
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type of Programme and Scope of Programme	A National ICT Initiative aimed at the Universities and Colleges
Implementation Details Requirements	Non
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate nation To develop and transform the young population of Rwanda into an asset by adding value to human resources and provide the environment for utilizing these resources for socio-economic development process. To promote and support R&D initiatives in Rwandan Research Institutions, Universities and Colleges.

Programme-Specific Goals	To make ICT an integral part of education and training in Higher Educational Institutions To improve the ICT-related Human Resource Development Capacities of the Higher Educational Institutions To improve and upgrade the ICT resources and facilities of Higher Educational Institutions To encourage and facilitate ICT-related R&D work in the Universities and Colleges. To encourage and promote the setting-up of Campus Companies/Industrial Facilities for ICT-related activities in the Universities and Colleges

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E8.1	Implement a programme to set up Computer Science or Computing Departments in Universities and Colleges without these Departments.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Universities and Colleges without Computer Science or Computing Department to set up one by 2002	Ministry of Education Universities and Colleges
E8.2	Implement a Programme to increase the annual intake of Computer Science, Computer Technology, Electronic and Electrical Engineering Students in the Universities and Colleges	Prerequisites: Each University and College will need to develop a proposal on how it will implement this Action Plan. Note: The Plan Implementation Proposal for each Institution will among other things provide details of the implementation plan including costing, resource and capacity requirements as well as funding issues. Plan-Action Linkage: Non	The annual output of Computer Science, Computer Tech./Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering Graduates from the Universities and Colleges to be increase at an annual rate of 25% - 195 between 2001 and 2003 Universities and Colleges to at least triple their output of Computer Science, Computer Tech./Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering Graduates by 2005	Ministry of Education Universities and Colleges
E8.3	Universities and Colleges to equip all their Departments with Computer Systems	Prerequisites: Each University and College will need to cost this Action Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Departments within all Universities and Colleges to have access to computers by 2002.	Ministry of Education Universities and Colleges
E8.4	Universities and Colleges in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to in the first instance make computer education and training an integral part of all certificate, diploma and degree level programmes and later on make computer course module a compulsory component of all University and College level courses and programmes	Prerequisites: Each University and College will need to put in place a procedure for facilitating the implementation of this Action-Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Computer education and training to be made an integral component of all certificate, diploma and degree level programme at the Universities and Colleges by 2002 Computer Course Module to be made a compulsory component of all Diploma, Degree and Certificate courses and programmes offered at all Rwandan Universities, and Colleges by 2004	Ministry of Education & Universities and Colleges
E8.5	Internet Access to be made available to all Staff and Students at the Universities and Colleges	Prerequisites: Each University and College will need to cost this Action Plan Also the extent of execution of this Action Plan will depend on the extent to which the Universities and Colleges are equipped with the required computer systems (as per E8.3) Plan-Action Linkage: E8.3	All Departments in Universities and Colleges to have access to the Internet by 2002.	Ministry of Education & Universities and Colleges
E8.6	Improve and upgrade the resources and facilities of the existing Computer Science, Computer Tech./Engineering and related Departments in the Universities and Colleges	Prerequisites: Each University and College will need to cost this Action Plan Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Improve and upgrade the resources and facilities of the existing Computer Science, Computer Tech./Engineering and related Departments in the Universities and Colleges during the time-frame of NICI-2005	Ministry of Education & Universities and Colleges
E8.7	Set-up and operationalize on a phase-by-phase basis the proposed Rwandan Academic & Research Network (RARN) – Linking all Institutions of Higher Education into a Wide Area Network with a Gateway to the Internet.	Prerequisites: Rwandan Academic & Research Network (RARN) Project Implementation Report Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Phase 1: Implement and complete the 1^st phase of the RARN Project to link NUR, KIST, KIE, KIH by 2001 Phase 2: Extend the RARN Project to link other Higher Institutions including National Research Institutes and Centers by 2003	Universities and Colleges
E8.8	Universities and Colleges to facilitate the setting-up of Campus Companies/Units or Industrial Facilities and Parks to serve as Incubators for ICT-related production and service provision activities.	Prerequisites: Each University or College will need to develop a Policy Statement to guide the setting up and the operations of Campus Companies including STPs and other Industrial Facilities and Parks Note: This Policy will among other things provide guidelines on: ownership arrangements and the obligations of the campus companies to the University or College; the contractual obligations and limitations of University or College staff working for these companies; the incubator period of these campus companies and their relationship with the University or College after the incubator period. Plan-Action Linkage: P3.2	Begin the setting-up of ICT-related Campus Companies or Industrial Facilities in selected Universities and Colleges by 2002 Begin the setting-up of Software Technology Parks (STPs) in selected Universities by 2002 Universities and Colleges to set-up other campus companies during the time-frame of NICI-2005	Universities and Colleges National Research Institutes
E8.9	Rwandan Institutions of Higher Learning and the National Research Institutes to implement a programme aimed at promoting academic and research collaboration and twining arrangements with International Centers of Excellence in ICT-related Research, Education or Training	Prerequisites: All Universities, Colleges and the National Research Institutes will need to develop a Policy Statement to guide Twining arrangements with external institutions at the Departmental and the University or College level Plan-Action Linkage: Non	At least two linkages with International Centers of Excellence in ICT to be established by each University, College or National Research Institute by 2003 Note: Each University, College or National Research Institute should endeavor to establish collaborative and twining arrangements with a number of external institutions during the time-frame of NICI-2005	Universities and Colleges National Research Institutes
E8.10	Universities, Colleges and National Research Institutes to set-up ICT R&D Units/Centers Note: The Universities, Colleges and the National Research Institutes will be required to vigorously promote and support the setting up of R&D Centers to encourage cutting-edge research and development work and attract research funding from local and international sources.	Prerequisites: Each University and College is to develop and policy on how it intend to promote and support R&D work in ICTs and other areas. Plan-Action Linkage: Non	ICT R&D Units/Centers to be set up in a selected number of Universities and Colleges by 2003. All Universities and Colleges to have R&D Centers by 2005	Universities and Colleges National Research Institutes

1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-9: National Electronic Distance Education and Training (NEDET) Programme
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	National electronic distance education and training initiative targeted at all levels of education and training in Rwanda.
Implementation Details Requirements	Non
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate nation To transform the educational system using ICTs with the aim to improving accessibility, quality and relevance to the development needs of Rwanda.

Programme-Specific Goals	To supplement and Complement Campus-based Education and Training at all Levels of the Educational System To promote and facilitate life-long learning experience in Rwanda To promote, encourage and facilitate, in-company and in-service training using the emerging educational delivery and electronic messaging technologies

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E9.1	The Ministry of Education in Collaboration with the Universities and Colleges to set up an AdHoc Team to prepare a Project Report for the implementation of Electronic Distance Education and Training (EDET) in Higher Educational Institutions	Prerequisites: Ministry of Education to Prepare a Policy Statement on EDET Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Set-up the EDET Project Report Team by 2001 Commission and complete the EDET in Higher Educational Institutions Project Report and Plan by 2001	Ministry of Education
E9.2	Ministry of Education to launch a Programme to implement EDET in the Higher Educational Institutions using the Internet, Educational and Multimedia presentation and delivery technologies.	Prerequisites: The EDET in Higher Educational Institutions Project Report and Plan (as per E9.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E9.1	Fast track Universities and Colleges to launch the implementation of EDET programmes by 2002 All other Universities and Colleges to launch the implementation of EDET programmes by 2003	Ministry of Education & Universities and Colleges
E9.3	Universities and Colleges to provide a selection of their courses and programmes to the public by EDET using the Internet, Educational and Multimedia presentation and delivery technologies.	Prerequisites: The EDET in Higher Educational Institutions Project Report and Plan (as per E9.1) Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Fast track Universities and Colleges to offer their courses and programmes to the public via EDET by 2003 All other Universities and Colleges to offer their courses and programmes to the public via EDET by 2004	Universities and Colleges
E9.4	Ministry of Education to Launch a ‘EDE-in-Schools’ Programme to promote the use of the resources of the Internet by schools to avail of relevant educational materials and facilities (e.g. electronic libraries, books, learning and teaching materials) to facilitate and compliment teaching and learning in Rwanda schools.	Prerequisites: Ministry of Education Policy on Computer education in Schools (as per E2.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E2.1, EDUC-3	Ministry of Education to Launch the ‘EDE-in-Schools’ Initiative by 2002	Ministry of Education
E9.5	The Ministry of Education to launch the National Life-Long Learning Initiative (NLLI) to promote and facilitate the concept of Life Long Learning in Rwanda. Note: This Initiative can be administered through selected Universities, Colleges and other Institutions and Training Organizations or Companies	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	1. Ministry of Education to Launch the NLLI by 2002 2. Put in place Structures, Mechanisms to implement the NLLI starting from 2003	Ministry of Education Universities and Colleges in collaboration with the National Labour Union and Employers Associations
E9.6	The Ministry of Public Service and Labour to establish and operationalize a National In-service Training and Skill Update Initiative via EDE for the Civil and Public Service.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	1. Launch the National EDET-base In-service Training and Skill Update Initiative for the Civil and Public service by 2002 2. Start the implementation of the Initiative within the Civil Service and PSOs by 2003	Ministry of Public Service and Labour in collaboration with the The Rwanda Labour Unions and Associations
E9.7	Launch a National Programme to encourage Organizations and Companies within the Private Sector to tap into the Global System of online and off-line EDET offerings to facilitate in-company training and skill update on an on-going basis.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Launch a National Programme for In-company training and skill update in the Private Sector via EDET by 2002	The Private Sector Federation The Rwanda Labour Unions and Associations

Programme	EDUC-10: Special ICT in Education Programmes and Initiatives
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	Special ICT programmes and initiatives targeted at the school system
Implementation Details Requirements	Non
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate nation To transform the educational system using ICTs with the aim to improving accessibility, quality and relevance to the development needs of Rwanda.

Programme-Specific Goals	To promote academic exchanges and other educational twining arrangement between Rwanda schools and their counterparts in other parts of the world To development and implement the SMART School concept in Rwanda To facilitate IT penetration in rural area schools.

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E10.1	Programme to encouraged Rwandan schools (secondary, vocational and technical) to engage in educational pairing arrangements with their counterparts in other countries to facilitate, academic exchanges and inter-student sharing of experiences and knowledge using the facilities of the Internet	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: EDUC-3	Ministry of Education to by 2002 institute a nationwide programme to facilitate inter-school academic exchanges and twining arrangement between Rwanda Schools and their counterparts in other countries. Target twining at least five schools from each Prefecture with other schools outside Rwanda by 2005	Ministry of Education
E10.2	*The Rwandan Experimental SMART Schools Initiative (RESSI)* Note: The implementation of RESSI will target the implementation of the SMART Schools concept currently being implemented in Malaysia, India and other countries. The SMART schools concept for introducing computer education into the school system does not lay emphasis only on Information Technology in schools, but also on the use of skills and values that will be important in the next millennium. The RESSI schools in Rwanda will be specially equipped and funded to concentrate on a balanced development of students in intellectual, emotional and physical terms, with a view to developing a technologically literate, creative, and critically thinking class of students.	Prerequisites: Ministry of Education to prepare a Policy document on the implementation of RESSI by 2002 Plan-Action Linkage: Non	Target designating two school per Prefecture as RESSI Experimental School by 2003 Double the number of RESSI Experimental Schools per Prefecture annually during the rest of the NICI-2005 time frame.	Ministry of Education
E10.3	Special Initiative to deploy the expertise of ICT-trained serving, retired and demobilized military personnel to serve as a special IT corps for IT penetration in rural area schools.	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: E7.3	Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and National Security and to by 2003 put in place a package and a programme to facilitate the deployment of ICT Military personnel in rural area schools	Ministry of Education & Ministry of Defense and National Security

1.0 Programme: General Profile Information

Programme	EDUC-11: Initiative to set-up the Regional Information Technology Institute (RITI)
Relevant SUNRISE Component	National ICT Initiatives
Type and Scope of Programme	A Regional IT initiative by the Rwandan Government to promote ICT education and training within Rwanda and the sub-region
Implementation Details Requirements	The NITC on behalf the Government is to commission a Report on the establishment of the Regional Information Technology Institute in Rwanda. The Report should among other things provide specific recommendations relating to all aspects and issues relating to the establishment and the operation of the Institute.
Programme Ownership	Ministry of Education

2.0 Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals and Programme-Specific Goals

Policy-Relevant Strategic Goals	To transform Rwanda into an IT literate nation To improve the human resource development capacity of Rwanda to meet the changing demands of the economy.

Programme-Specific Goals	To take advantage of the multi-lingual status of Rwanda to set-up a world-class sub-regional multi-lingual ICT Training and Research Institute in Rwanda To increase ICT-related human resource development capacity in Rwanda and in the sub-region

3.0 Plan-Specific Actions and Time-Bound Measurable (TBM) Targets

	Plan-Specific Actions	Plan-Action Prerequisites and Linkages	Time-Bound Measurable Targets	Plan-Action Implementation Agency
E11.1	NITC in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to commission a report on the establishment of RITI	Prerequisites: Non Plan-Action Linkage: Non	The NITC in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to Commission and complete a Report on the establishment of RITI by 2002	The NITC Ministry of Education
E11.2	Ministry of Education to facilitate the establishment of RITI	Prerequisites: The RITI Report (as per E11.1) Plan-Action Linkage: E11.1	Establish RITI by 2005	Ministry of Education

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The Multi-Sectoral Economic Development & ICT-2020 Policy Implications and the Risk Factors of the Sub-Plan

Possible Contributions to the Realization of the GOR’s Multi-Sectoral Economic Development Policy	The implementation of the programmes, initiatives of this Sub-Plan will in the long run be making a substantial impact on the development of the key sectors of the economy. The development of the Rwandan information and knowledge economy will depend very much on how much resources are invested into promoting the deployment, utilization and exploitation of ICTs in the Educational System. The rapid development of targeted lead sectors like the service sector and the industrial sector as well as the modernization of the agriculture sector will depend on a skilled work force --- the development of which could be aided in the medium and the long-term by the implementation of a number of the key programmes and initiatives of this Sub-Plan. On the whole, it is anticipated that the implementation of the key programmes and initiatives of this Sub-Plan will certainly contribute towards the realization of the GOR’s multi-sectoral economic development policy.
Areas of Emphasis as per the ICT-2020 Policy	A number of the programmes, initiatives and plan-actions of this Sub-Plan are targeted at facilitating the deployment, exploitation and utilization of ICTs in the Educational System. It is however envisaged that some of the programmes and initiatives will in the long run make substantial contributions towards the development of the local ICT production and service provision sector of the economy by way of providing the skilled ICT human resources necessary for developing these sectors. The ICTs in Education Sub-Plan will therefore contribute to the realization of the GOR’s policy goal to simultaneously pursue both ICT exploitation and production policy involving: the utilization and exploitation of ICTs to support the delivery of government services and the activities of various sectors of the economy as well as the production, development and delivery of ICT products and services ---- i.e. towards the development and promotion of an ICT industry and service sector.
The Risk Factors	A number of risks can be associated with this Sub-Plan; for example, there is that risk of deepening the gap between rich and well-endowed schools and the poor and less-endowed schools. This is likely if the implementation of the programmes and initiatives relating to the deployment and exploitation of ICTs in schools is not evenly spread and balance. Children in disadvantage schools could be further disadvantaged if for lack of basic amenities like: electricity and telephone they are left out of the ‘ICT deployment in schools’ loop. The risk of creating a comparatively an inferior learning environment for some of Rwanda school children could be therefore be compounded by the an unbalanced deployment of ICTs in schools. Other possible risk factors relating to the implementation of the ICTs in Education Sub-Plan are similar to those of the Human Resource Development Sub-Plan. For example, initiatives targeted at speeding-up the deployment, exploitation and the development of ICTs in Higher Educational Institutions do require a reasonable amount of investment in terms of resources which could eventually lead to the development of quality human resources in ICT skills and other related skill areas. In the event that there is no corresponding improvement in the economy to generate quality jobs to absorb these highly skilled manpower, there is the risk that Rwanda will experience a brain drain of expensively trained and highly qualified professional and technical expertise the country desperately needs for initiating and fuelling Rwanda’s own socio-economic development. The risk of flight of skilled manpower abroad because of lack of opportunities at home will mean that Rwanda will be losing out on both the actual and opportunity cost (a high one) of training this skilled manpower and as well as losing out on not availing of the services of this manpower for its own socio-economic development efforts. To avoid or reduce this risk, there is therefore the need to provide the conditions for the deployment and utilization of trained skilled manpower that could result from the implementation of some of the programmes and initiatives of the ICTs in Education Sub-Plan by also implementing those other Sub-Plans directly targeted at boasting economic activity and by so doing generate employment opportunities for the skilled professional, managerial and technical manpower.

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