Vision and Roadmap
for a
CARICOM Single ICT Space
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... 5
1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
2.
Purpose of this Document .............................................................................................. 6
3.
What is the CARICOM Single ICT Space? ......................................................................... 7
I.
Vision............................................................................................................................. 7
II.
Definition ....................................................................................................................... 7
III. Objective of the CARICOM Single ICT Space .................................................................... 8
IV.
Characteristics of the CARICOM Single ICT Space......................................................... 8
i.
Regionally Harmonised Policy, Regulatory and Legislative Regimes .........................................8
ii.
National and Regional Robust Broadband Infrastructure .........................................................8
iii.
Common Frameworks for Governments, ICT Service Providers and Consumers .......................9
iv.
Effective, Secure Technology and Management Systems .........................................................9
V.
Characteristics of the Space: Components..................................................................... 12
VI.
Outcomes ................................................................................................................. 13
4.
The Approach for the Establishment of a CARICOM Single ICT Space ............................. 14
5.
Roadmap for a CARICOM Single ICT Space .................................................................... 14
6.
Budget ......................................................................................................................... 16
7.
Required Government Action ....................................................................................... 17
8.
Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 17
Appendix I: ACTIONS AND TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROADMAP .................. 18
Appendix II: IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES .......................................................................... 21
Appendix III: TIMELINE FOR PREPARATION OF THE ROADMAP ............................................. 23
APPENDIX IV: AGENCY AND ACTIVITIES ................................................................................ 24
APPENDIX V: INDICATIVE
BUDGET........................................................................ 25
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