PERFORMANCE SCORECARD ACTIONS & SHORT TERM GOALS 2002 – 2007 SHORT TERM ACTIONS ACTORS STATUS COMMENTS 1 Clearly articulate the Information Technology strategic vision and Prime plan for St. Vincent & the Grenadines with the expression of Minister strong and lasting commitment by the Government. Completed The process is ongoing 2 Fund the Strategic Plan with proceeds from telecommunications revenue, partnerships with the private sector, and aggressive investment promotions. Ministry of Finance and DEVCO Fairly successful USF, European Union and World Bank Funding were arranged 3 Provide leadership among all segments of society by establishing an Information Communication Technology Advisory Council (ICTAC) reporting directly to the Minister of TSTI MSTI Completed 4 Select an Information Communication Technology Officer (ICTO) in each ministry. Establish an Information Technology Management Unit (ITMU) in each ministry. Each Ministry 50% completion 20% completion Frequent turnover of staff Each Ministry Few Ministries have ITMU 5 Design and implement a common set of indicators for regular, formal and ongoing e-assessments covering ICT use, infrastructure training and industry. NICTAF 20% completed The relevant indicators have been identified but are yet to be implemented 6 Perform an immediate assessment of the current status of Information Technology use and connectivity in both public and private sectors. ITSD Completed Several E- assessments have been performed 7 Adopt National ICT Policies and Strategies NICTAF Completed Adopted in 2002 8 Consolidate the liberalisation process with the passage of the Telecoms Act, and agreement with Cable & Wireless. ECTEL NTRC Competed The agreement and regulations have been developed St. Vincent & the Grenadines National ICT Strategy and Action Plan P a g e | 18