ICT in the Pacific Plan for Regional Cooperation
This presentation discusses the Pacific Plan for Regional Cooperation and Integration, focusing on ICT initiatives and priorities for economic development, improved livelihoods, climate change resilience, governance strengthening, and security enhancement. It highlights the vision of Pacific leaders for a peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous region, emphasizing the importance of partnerships, governance quality, and human rights promotion.
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ICT in the Pacific Plan for Regional Cooperation and Integration Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
Leaders Vision in the Auckland Declaration, April 2004 Leaders believe the Pacific region can, should and will be a region of peace, harmony, security and economic prosperity, so that all of its people can lead free and worthwhile lives. "We treasure the diversity of the Pacific and seek a future in which its cultures, traditions and religious beliefs are valued, honoured and developed. "We seek a Pacific region that is respected for the quality of its governance, the sustainable management of its resources, the full observance of democratic values and for its defence and promotion of human rights. "We seek partnerships with our neighbours and beyond to develop our knowledge, to improve our communications and to ensure a sustainable economic existence for all. Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
Ongoing Development and Review of the Plan 2009 2012-13 2005 Pacific Plan Priorities Updated Pacific Plan Review Pacific Plan initial endorsement 4 pillars 5 themes Future Pacific Plan Ongoing relevance 44 initiatives 37 priorities Priority A x. implementing the directions provided by the region s Ministers for ICT and, in particular, revising and updating the Regional Digital Strategy . Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
The Current Pacific Plan: Many Priorities Theme 1. Economic Development Theme 2: Improving Livelihoods Theme 3: Addressing climate change Theme 4: Strengthening governance Theme 5: Improving Security 1. GEC Response 2. Fisheries 3. Marine Protection 4. Energy 5. Tourism 6. Marine Minerals 7. Trade 8. Private Sector 9. Transport 10. ICT 11.Regulation 12. Infrastructure 1. Food security 2. Health 3. Education 4. Land resources 5. SGB violence 6. Youth 7. Disabilities 1. Niue Declaration 2. Adaptation & mitigation 3. Copenhagen outcomes 4. Biodiversity 5. Security assessment 6. Data collection 7. Strategic Partnerships 8. Coral Triangle 1. Development coordination 2. Information management 3. Official information access 4. Women in decision- making 5. Integrity institutions (ombudsman, audit) 6. Parliamentary participation in development agenda 7. Anti- corruption 1. Conflict prevention 2. Law enforcement 3. Biketawa Declaration + Forum values Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
Measuring Progress Against The Pacific Plan 2005 2010 2007 Annual reports + Annex Six-monthly reports MAJOR ICT MILESTONES CAPTURED: 2007: Contract awarded to establish a hub to route regional traffic to the global Internet backbone http://www.forumsec.org/resources/uploads/embeds/image/ppar2010Eng.bmp 2009: 15 Pacific Rural Internet Connectivity System (Pacific RICS) Pilots sites delivered; 10 activated; 32 carrying traffic. One Laptop Per Child scheme: 5 sites commenced operations; 1400 laptops delivered to Solomon Islands, PNG, Vanuatu, Nauru and Niue. World Bank study confirmed submarine cable technology was a viable option for most of the Pacific. Tenders were called to support the implementation of SPIN; 6 countries / territories signed up. http://www.forumsec.org/resources/uploads/embeds/image/ppar2010Annex.bmp 2010: Forum Ministers endorsed the Framework for Action on ICT for Development in the Pacific. USP opened Japan-Pacific Information Communication Technologies Centre. Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
Review Approach Review background documentation and past studies Visit every Forum Island Country and Associates to hold discussions with Leaders and Senior Officials, meet with civil Sir Mekere Morauta Review Chair society representatives, private sector and other actors, and consult with development partners Support on-line public submissions www.PacificPlanReview.org Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
Review Timeframe December 2012 Review Team meets, confirms methodology January May 2013 Country consultations + Public submissions May Regional Consultation workshop and Special Session of Pacific Plan Action Committee in Suva June July Further consultations and report writing August Second Session of Pacific Plan Action Committee in Suva September 2013 Leaders Meeting in the Republic of the Marshall Islands October 2013 Final Review Report to be submitted Communiqu : Leaders ...thanked Sir Mekere Morauta and his Review Team for their extensive consultation and advisory work over the past year and the in-depth analysis that went into their preliminary findings and recommendations. ..[and]...tasked the Forum Officials Committee to review and consider the Final Review Report once finalised and to report to Leaders on proposed next steps for their consideration at the Special Leaders Retreat within six months after receipt of the Final Review Report. Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
Key Findings from Review Consultations The region is: Diverse and complex; connected but fragmented Faced with vulnerabilities and uncertainties Regionalism is: Needed and desired A long-term project with an as-yet uncertain end-point Supported or complemented by sub-regionalism Greater regional integration: Requires a stronger Pacific plan / framework Should be based on Leaders vision and values, and supported by a process that reflects the true drivers of progress Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
A New Pacific Framework Pacific Plan : Pacific Plan : Should not be seen as a regional development plan Should be seen as a framework for advancing regional integration processes through informed political choice Should not be oriented towards donor funding Should be based on Leaders vision for the region Should include shared regional values as articulated in Leaders declarations Should contain evolving priorities that are set and updated through a robust annual process Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
Systemic Changes Would be Needed In order to establish this new framework, substantial and systemic change will be required such as: Modifying the Forum meeting to create more space for political discussions Shifting some decision-making to other meetings Making prioritisation more open and transparent Strengthening the Secretariat to act as gate keeper Establishing special consideration of SIS priorities Improving coordination with donors Strengthening overall governance Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
Thank you www.PacificPlanReview.org Presentation to PACINET Conference, September 2013
