Lower complexity and reliance on
inputs from multiple stakeholders
The Government has already established the Cybersecurity Policy and Legislation Working Group.
Specific policy interventions will be developed and implemented in the context of this group. A number of stakeholders, involved in specific interventions under this Priority, will be relatively limited (although an overall range of stakeholders affected is likely to be rather broad).
Ready demand, existing models
of ICT development and available
implementation capacity
Activities will be undertaken in the context of existing structures, including the Cybersecurity Policy
and Legislation Working Group. Furthermore, the TRR has already been undertaking initiatives in this
area. Relevant policy interventions have already been supported by international partners—in particular, the International Telecommunication Union, but also the World Bank. This area is also one of the
themes of the Framework for Action on ICT for Development in the Pacific (FAIDP).
6. Locally Relevant Content
Impetus to the socio-economic
development that would not
be achieved otherwise
Vanuatu is the World’s most linguistically dense country—i.e., has the highest number of languages per
population. Besides 2 official (English and French) and 1 national (Bislama) languages, Vanuatu also
has more than 105 local languagesA15 that are rather actively used. Currently content in such languages
is virtually non-existent. The Government will primarily aim to kick-start the development of content
in such languages, leaving the further process to relevant stakeholders, including, particularly, local
communities. Furthermore, although commercially attractive part of the population has a good command of English and French (thereby reducing incentives to provide ICT tools in Bislama), expanding
use of ICTs would be clearly facilitated by availability of ICT tools adapted to Bislama.
Impact in terms of both the
matters addressed, but also
for broader socio-economic
development as sought by the
Priorities and Action Agenda
Studies demonstrate a strong link between local content and the development of network infrastructureA16. Furthermore, this will enhance the community buy-in into the value of ICT tools. Access
to electronic content in local languages will also expand professional development and education
opportunities.
Lower complexity and reliance on
inputs from multiple stakeholders
The Government will primarily engage in initiatives that require minimal stakeholder collaboration—
e.g., by facilitating translation of existing content into Bislama and local languages; as well as making
existing content available in electronic form (including online). Communities will be engaged on the
basis of their commitments to make significant contributions (particularly, in terms of their effort) in
this regard. Adaptation of ICT tools will rely on involving active and enthusiastic local community of
ICT professionals.
Ready demand, existing models
of ICT development and available
implementation capacity
Tools for translation of existing content into variety of languages are readily available. A number of
communities have produced dictionaries for their languages or material in their languages (e.g., bibles), which could be utilised for the purposes of this Priority. Furthermore, various stakeholders, especially Ministries and Government Departments as well as media organisations, possess and constantly
produce content that could be readily made available online. Moreover, community/non-governmental
initiatives have produced useful Bislama-enabled ICT tools.A17
A15
Government of Vanuatu (2012). Vanuatu Education Sector Public Expenditure Review. Report.
A16
ISOC, UNESCO, OECD (2011). The Relationship between Local Content, Internet Development and Access Prices.
A17
e.g., see http://www.swtech.com.au/bislama/index.html
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