10 Situational Analysis Dimension Issues and/or developments that are likely to impact on the ministry’s capacity to achieve its objectives Globally Technology What effect do the changes present in terms of opportunities and threats to the ministry? Regionally Locally Opportunities Growing use of ICT and e-commerce Growing adoption of ICT in business within the region Growing adoption of ICT in business locally Increased capacity for dissemination of information; including marketing of country products through the Internet Reduced need for work force due to automation, further worsening unemployment situation Global village phenomena impact on language, education and how we communicate, etc Growing adoption of ICT by regional Governments. More governments are becoming a driving force in pushing ICT adoption in the economy Business transactions in Kenya quickened through ecommerce Faster speeds of communication Cyber crime Growth of outsourcing Bigger market for outsourcing Growth of BPO and back office operations Creation of BPO jobs Lack of regulation Proliferation of Proliferation of pornoundesirable audio- graphic material within visual material the region Access of pornographic material by children Increased business Proliferation of pornographic material Rapid technological innovations Challenges with keeping pace with the changing technology Need for reg- New ICT systems ular updates and purchases Rapid technological changes Digital broadcasting Challenge in regional digital migration Implementation challenges Abuse of technology Increased range of media products and modes of delivery Threats