Explore innovative new technologies such as Blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, deep learning, the internet of Things (IoT), 5G mobile services and mobile applications for education, health, finance and other sectors assisting national development goals. Develop an e-Government Master Plan that will set out the roadmap for eGovernment implementation for the next 5 years Establish the office of the Government Chief Information Officer Restructure the ICT workforce in all of Government so that limited human resources are fully utilized to support the e-Government initiative. Capacity building opportunities to be encouraged for ICT officers Standardise Government hardware, software and procurement processes to achieve enhanced levels of efficiency, cost-effectiveness and reliability in Government systems. 8.4 Cyber Security and Cyber Safety Establish a new cyber law based on the model law developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for Pacific Island countries. This will strengthen the legal framework in Kiribati to meet the highest regional and international standards with regards to protection of fundamental rights, criminalization, investigation, electronic evidence and international cooperation. This proposal is supported by the Police. A skeleton/model law produced by the ITU specifically for Pacific Island countries has been provided to them and to the Attorney General’s Office. Establish a Kiribati Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) The Ministry will work with other agencies, including the Police and the Ministry of Education, to bring the level of knowledge about cyber security and ways to protect the children, citizens and businesses of Kiribati against cyber threats to the highest levels. 8.5 Communication for National Disaster Management Set up communications independent of the public telecommunication system for each island group to be able to communicate with the National Disaster Management Centre. The Ministry will work with relevant players to establish a robust communication system for use during disaster. The Ministry of Information, Communication, Transport and Tourism Development will become a member of the National Disaster Committee. 8.6 Radio and Television (via broadcasting or access to online streaming services) Commence planning for nationwide access to sound radio and television programmes via broadcasting and/or on-line streaming services to community ICT hubs. Kiribati National ICT Policy 2019 20