Lower complexity and reliance on inputs from multiple stakeholders The Government has already established the Cybersecurity Policy and Legislation Working Group. Specific policy interventions will be developed and implemented in the context of this group. A number of stakeholders, involved in specific interventions under this Priority, will be relatively limited (although an overall range of stakeholders affected is likely to be rather broad). Ready demand, existing models of ICT development and available implementation capacity Activities will be undertaken in the context of existing structures, including the Cybersecurity Policy and Legislation Working Group. Furthermore, the TRR has already been undertaking initiatives in this area. Relevant policy interventions have already been supported by international partners—in particular, the International Telecommunication Union, but also the World Bank. This area is also one of the themes of the Framework for Action on ICT for Development in the Pacific (FAIDP). 6. Locally Relevant Content Impetus to the socio-economic development that would not be achieved otherwise Vanuatu is the World’s most linguistically dense country—i.e., has the highest number of languages per population. Besides 2 official (English and French) and 1 national (Bislama) languages, Vanuatu also has more than 105 local languagesA15 that are rather actively used. Currently content in such languages is virtually non-existent. The Government will primarily aim to kick-start the development of content in such languages, leaving the further process to relevant stakeholders, including, particularly, local communities. Furthermore, although commercially attractive part of the population has a good command of English and French (thereby reducing incentives to provide ICT tools in Bislama), expanding use of ICTs would be clearly facilitated by availability of ICT tools adapted to Bislama. Impact in terms of both the matters addressed, but also for broader socio-economic development as sought by the Priorities and Action Agenda Studies demonstrate a strong link between local content and the development of network infrastructureA16. Furthermore, this will enhance the community buy-in into the value of ICT tools. Access to electronic content in local languages will also expand professional development and education opportunities. Lower complexity and reliance on inputs from multiple stakeholders The Government will primarily engage in initiatives that require minimal stakeholder collaboration— e.g., by facilitating translation of existing content into Bislama and local languages; as well as making existing content available in electronic form (including online). Communities will be engaged on the basis of their commitments to make significant contributions (particularly, in terms of their effort) in this regard. Adaptation of ICT tools will rely on involving active and enthusiastic local community of ICT professionals. Ready demand, existing models of ICT development and available implementation capacity Tools for translation of existing content into variety of languages are readily available. A number of communities have produced dictionaries for their languages or material in their languages (e.g., bibles), which could be utilised for the purposes of this Priority. Furthermore, various stakeholders, especially Ministries and Government Departments as well as media organisations, possess and constantly produce content that could be readily made available online. Moreover, community/non-governmental initiatives have produced useful Bislama-enabled ICT tools.A17 A15 Government of Vanuatu (2012). Vanuatu Education Sector Public Expenditure Review. Report. A16 ISOC, UNESCO, OECD (2011). The Relationship between Local Content, Internet Development and Access Prices. A17 e.g., see http://www.swtech.com.au/bislama/index.html Annex A // Selecting Policy Priorities 63

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