Smart Africa Strategic Vision

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1 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

2 Investment in ICTs is essential in taking any country to the next level of productivity and efficiency. Investing in ICTs is not at the expense of other sectors, investing in ICTs results in benefits for every sector and the earlier you start the better. H.E Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda Chairman of the Smart Africa Board

3 Outline Smart Africa s Vision Statement 6 Smart Africa s Governance 8 What do we want to achieve? 11 Quick wins 15 Pillars, enablers and flagship projects 24 A growing Alliance 28 3

4 Smart Africa: The beginning of a new era 4 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

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6 Smart Africa s Vision Statement Transform Africa into a single digital market 6 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

7 Principles of the Smart Africa Manifesto To put ICT at the centre of national socio-economic development agenda To improve access to ICT especially Broadband To improve accountability, efficiency and openness through ICT To put the Private Sector First To leverage ICT to promote sustainable development 7

8 Smart Africa s Governance The Board H.E. Paul Kagame Chairman H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta H.E. Ali Bongo Ondimba H.E. Idriss Déby H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni H.E. Macky Sall H.E. Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta H.E. Roch Marc Christian Kaboré H.E. Alassane Ouattara H.E. José Eduardo dos Santos Houlin Zhao Dr. Elham M.A. Ibrahim 8 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

9 Organs Mandate Policy and Strategic leadership Smart Africa Board High-level Advocacy Promote the Smart Africa Agenda Catalyst to support the Smart Africa s vision Smart Africa Steering Committee Advisory to the Smart Africa Board Recommend flagship projects aligned to the Smart Africa mandate Provide oversight and supervision of the Smart Africa Secretariat Report to the Smart Africa Board Tech & Innovation Smart Africa Secretariat Comms Res. Mob. & Investments PMO Manage Communications, M&E and Resource Mobilization for the Smart Africa Alliance Support Smart countries Strategies development Strengthen regulatory environment Forge PPPPs (Private, Public, Devpt. Partners) Promote Investment to attract the private sector Mobilize Funding (Financing) 9

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11 What do we want to achieve? Smart Africa will Harmonize policy, legal and regulatory frameworks and investment codes throughout the continent Generate more demand Establish favorable market conditions Enhance the African market outlook Attract large scale investments Enable the creation of new industries Facilitate the creation of new jobs (direct and indirect jobs) supported by the development of 21st century skills...and support Digital Government blueprints development Foundation Smart devices BB Connectivity & Infrastructure Security Capacity Building Entrepreneurship & Innovation Funding (Public, Private, PPP) Big Data Analytics SMART Agriculture Cities Education Energy Finance Health E-Services for Citizen, Business & Government Interactive Government Portal Digital Payments Platforms Government API Electronic ID Start with Government workers & move to Citizens & Business Unified Communication Cloud based Infrastructure Optimized Data Center Digital Government Platform Policy, Legal & Regulatory framework Outcomes Job Creation & Economic Growth Sustainable Development Cashless Economy Citizen Participation Transparency, Trust & Accountability 11

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13 Attract an investment target worth USD 300 Billion Through large scale investments in: Fiber Optic Networks Mobile Broadband Networks Satellite Data Centers Cyber Security Smart Cities Internet of Things (IoT) Big data and analytics e-applications e-education e-health e-tourism e-agriculture e-commerce e-government Content/Apps development Manufacturing of electronic Consumer devices Investment in local innovations/ products Capacity building Etc 13

14 Other Strategic Actions Transform Africa Summits Smart Country Days Young Innovators Competition Sponsorship and mentorship of Young Entrepreneurs Capacity building Programs under the Smart Africa Scholarship program Startup support (from seed funding level to IPO) Intellectual Property Protection 14 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

15 Quick Wins Quick Win: One Africa Network An enabling framework: Affordable voice & data roaming rates and cross border mobile payments supporting millions of Africans within Smart Africa Member States Africa United: A leap towards greater integration of the African continent - especially supporting free movement of people, boosting trade and development and fostering inclusive growth 15

16 Quick Win: Education for all - through ICT Achieve economies of scale by responding to the existing market of 250 million electronic devices for schools and universities. Connecting primary and secondary schools as well as universities Enabling access to digital libraries 16 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

17 Quick Win: Assembly of electronic devices Assembly of Smartphones, Computers, Laptops, Tablets and other electronic devices A response to the needs of a consumer market of over 1 Billion Africans and still growing A move to reduce the trade imbalance and create new jobs in the electronic devices assembly value chain 17

18 Quick Win: Broadband connectivity along key infrastructure 18 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

19 Quick Win: Broadband connectivity everywhere Connecting schools, universities, Hospitals/Clinics, Community Centers, airports, ports and other public areas Connect everything through Internet of Things (From washing machines, fridges, microwaves, cars, TV sets, etc) 19

20 Quick Win: Smart Africa Scholarship Fund Bridge the skills and talents gap in order to make Smart Africa goals a reality Reduce the digital divide between Member States Promote meritocracy and gender equality Partner with African Centers of excellence and other strategic partners Establish a co-financed fund with targeted partners 20 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

21 This vision will require Strong partnerships Government Public Financing Citizens Private Sector/ Industry players Private Investments PPPs Academia Civil Society It will also require A sustained political will and leadership An empowered, well-trained and well-paid workforce A strong culture, entrepreneurial values and ambitious goals across all stakeholders A strong spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship A culture of communication and information-sharing 21

22 The Framework Beneficiaries Consumers Businesses Government Enablers Mobility Broadband Cloud Solutions E-education E-Health E-Banking, etc Business Investments ROI New Data Centric Business models Skills Leadership Children Youth Women Specific industries 22 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

23 Challenges will need to be addressed.. Issues/Challenges Harmonization: Harmonization of policies and processes (legal, regulatory, strategic and technical) Trade issues: How achieving this without being protectionist? Market consolidation: So that Africa come together as a single market and create the right economies of scale Partnerships: Work with partners who believe in the Smart Africa vision Enhanced Value: Bring additional value to all partners, especially our private sector members A new label: Create a new Made in Africa label 23

24 Pillars, enablers and flagship projects Pillars & enablers 24 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

25 Flagship Projects Rep. of Rwanda SMART Cities & Communities Burkina Faso Capacity Building / Smart Africa Scholarship fund Rep. of Uganda Big Data & Data Measurement for Development Rep. of Senegal Access (Broadband) & Green Economy Rep. of Gabon ICT Industry Development Rep. of Kenya Digital Economy 25

26 Flagship Projects Rep. of South Sudan Africa Digital Literacy Rep. of Guinea Intra-african cross-border connectivity Rep. of Cote d Ivoire Cyber Security Rep. of Chad Creative Economy Rep. of Angola High Tech Parks Rep. of Mali Entrepreneurship, Youth Innovation and Job Creation Rep. of Djibouti Data Centers 26 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

27 Future potential Flagship Projects Smart Villages Smart Energy Systems Smart Tax policy & Systems E-Payments E-Agriculture E-Health E-Education e-tourism e-commerce E-Procurement E-Immigration E-Tax/E-Customs Internet of Things Digital Libraries Youth Talent Development M-banking/E-banking African Satellite Communications African Submarine Fiber Academy of Science and Technology for Africa (ASTA) And many more 27

28 A growing Alliance Member States Rep. of Angola Burkina Faso Rep. of Chad Rep. of Cote d Ivoire Rep. of Djibouti Rep. of Gabon Rep. of Guinea Rep. of Kenya Rep. of Mali Rep. of Rwanda Rep. of Senegal Rep. of South Sudan Rep. of Uganda 28 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

29 International organizations Private Sector organizations Platinum Gold Silver 29

30 Smart Africa: The emerging Africa we want 30 Smart Africa Strategic Vision

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32 Please contact us: Executive Director Smart Africa Secretariat 9th Floor, Bloc C, Makuza Peace Plaza Building, 10 KN4 Avenue, Kigali, Rwanda http: //