• We will deploy scaleable technology which will accommodate new requirements as and when needed • The infrastructure will be deployed in such a manner as to possess full e-commerce capabilities, reflecting the need to provide for: • ICT Infrastructure • ICT Industry Development • Modernizing Government • Education and training • Regulation and Legal Infrastructure Mindful of the weaknesses in the current infrastructure, government will undertake action aimed at the following: (a) Filling gaps in Infrastructure - - (b) Reconciling speed with due diligence and transparency of process in licensing new carriers. Ensuring the availability of wholesale pricing from the incumbent carrier for the new carriers. Developing local online payment facilities for E-Commerce. Reclassification where necessary of the import duties on hardware and software to facilitate the development of ICT related business. Provision of a joint bonded warehousing facility to improve the local distribution network especially for smaller businesses. Working together with other Caribbean countries through OECS, CARICOM or other joint forums to define common requirements, provide integrated services and establish stronger negotiating positions. Improving interconnectivity of ICT infrastructure - Negotiating bi-lateral agreements to ensure that voice and data traffic are exchanged within the region and not routed over expensive international bandwidth. Eliminating restrictions to the provision of common regional services such as Roaming, online learning, and e-business developments. (c) Relating infrastructure provision to developing ICT services A STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN FOR GRENADA Anurag Sinha 20