Accountabilty And Risk Management CHAPTER nine 9.0 ACCOUNTABILTY AND RISK MANAGEMENT The following are some of the organisational, financial, technological, political, structural and environmental changes that could affect implementation of the plan. 9.1 OrganizationAL Factor All departments in the ministry will be required to c-operate and harmonise work plans towards the implementation of planned programmes. Lack of proper co-ordination may derail completion of programmes. 9.2 Financial Factor Inadequate funds to the ministry’s budget have a negative effect in the implementation of the Plan. Bilateral and multilateral development partners, and non-governmental organisations should, therefore, supplement the National Treasury through(PP) arrangements and Government to Government initiatives. 9.3 Technological Factor Trends in technology may affect implementation of the Strategic Plan both positively and negatively. If the nation adapts to changes in technology, it will be easierefor a successful implementatio . Conversely, failure will stagnate the implementation of planned projects. 9.4 Political Factor Political stability will favour implementation but poor governance and political instability will hinder the smooth running of operations and projects towards implementing the Plan. 9.5 Structural Factor Construction of roads may tamper with or damage fibre optic cables that have already been put in place. Buildings should also be designed to include broadband cabling for easy connections. 9.6 Environmental Factor Some programmes may be affected by vagaries ofeweather. Terrestrial fibre may be washed away by floods or wind if not well buried in the earth. It is recommended that climatic conditions be considered when such projects are being implemented. 9.7 EXPECTED RISKS AND MITIGATION ACTIONS The following are expected risks and their action for mitigation: 9.8 Poor Governance Increased poor governance may affect implementation of the Plan. The ministry will introduce ICT solutions and applications at all levels Government. 33