TAIWAN ICT CENTRE 1.6 One significant development that is being put into place, is the agreement reached with the Taiwanese Government to provide assistance with the establishment of a state-of-the-art ICT Centre. This Centre will provide equipment and expertise for the development of applications, implementing advanced cyber-security measures, and the construction of a new government wide web portal through which citizens can access many on-line government services. The Taiwan ICT Centre will work with the ITSD in the Table 6: Initiatives & Projects Proposed for the Taiwan ICT Centre 1 2 3 4 5 INITIATITIVES & PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR THE TAIWAN ICT CENTRE Development of a comprehensive Government Web Portal Full implementation of a Police Records Information Capture and Management System Establishment of a Government Data Warehouse Enhancement of the Government Intranet Training and Human Capacity building of Public Servants in the Management of ICT applications 1.7 ESTABLISHING ICT STANDARDS As part of its current investment initiatives, SVG has begun the process of establishing standards and guidelines which will ensure that the country meets international best practice and is attractive for new businesses in the ICT sector. The Electronics Industry Code of Conduct (EICC) outlines standards to ensure that working conditions in the electronics industry are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that design and manufacturing processes are environmentally responsible. SVG has commenced action to ensure that these standards are applied and complied with in the near future. Another focus area of Government is ensuring that businesses exhibit strong ‘corporate social and environmental responsibility’ behaviour by ensuring that they understand the compelling need to act now. SVG is commencing action to let local and international businesses know that the country is firmly supportive of protecting the environment; and that Government is willing to work with industry to ensure that their CSER is met. Furthermore, Government has acknowledged that the following factors, from an ICT perspective, have informed their strategic thinking: implementation of the Government’s egovernment initiatives and provide advice and assistance in training and building the ICT capacity of other government agencies. Electronics Industry Code of Conduct This Code outlines standards to ensure that working conditions in the electronics industry are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that design and manufacturing processes are environmentally responsible. It notes that: 1. Suppliers must provide their employees with a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all 2. Suppliers are required to uphold the highest standards of ethics 3. Suppliers must comply with all laws and regulations on bribery, corruption, and prohibited business practices Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility (CSER) “CSER is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community, environment and society at large.” Businesses must be both “profitable & responsible”. Defining the Re-launch Point P a g e | 35