The ICT Vision 2020 envisions the ICT Association of Suriname’s perspective of the role of the ICT sector in the development of the Republic of Suriname and its impact on the Surinamese economy. Inspired by researches in the ICT industry of Suriname combined with insights of relevant stakeholders, the discussion paper ‘ICT Vision 2020’ aspires to guide the potential growth of the ICT sector in an effective manner and addresses the preconditions and recommendations to policy makers.

1. ICT Association Suriname’s
Vision 2020
1Cyril Soeri MA, RA, CISA, CIS LI, CEH ICT Summit 2015 – 3-4 July 2015

2. Content
• National vision on ICT;
• Situational analysis;
• Industry insights & recommendations;
• Benchmarking in National ICT development;
• Recommendations for National ICT Strategy Plan;
• ICT Association Suriname’s Vision 2020;
• Business Model for the ICT Sector;
• Roadmap;
• Q&A.
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3. National vision on ICT (1)
• Suriname’s vision on ICT Suriname has been described in the National
Development Plan 2012-2016 of the Government of Suriname.
• The Government of Suriname aims to develop an ‘Information Society’,
which give every citizen equal access to adequate and qualitative ICT
infrastructure. An optimal use of ICT is therefore stimulated by the
Government.
• As stated in the National Development Plan 2012-2016, the Government of
Suriname confirmed to be aware of the vital role of ICT and aims to give ICT
a prominent place in the development of the Surinamese economy.
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4. National vision on ICT (2)
• Modernizing legislation in accordance with “Harmonization of ICT Policies,
Legislation and Regulatory Procedures in the Caribbean” (HIPCAR);
• Improving communication infrastructure and geographical spread;
• Improving frequency management and frequency distribution by introducing
digital television;
• Drafting a National ICT Strategy:
• In order to harmonize the ICT policy with the region, the Government of Suriname will
integrate the region’s ICT for Development Strategy Plan (‘ICT4D strategy’) in its own
National ICT Strategy Plan.
• Based on the National ICT Strategy Plan a national Institute should be established to
monitor the implementation of the development goals.
• As part of the National ICT Strategy is an e-Government Strategy.
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5. Situational analysis (1) –
Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015
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Strenghts Weaknesses
• Health and Primary Education (5.7/7) • Market Size (2.1/7)
• MacroeconomicEnvironment (4.8/7) • Innovation (2.6/7)
• LabourMarket Efficiency (3.7/7) • Business Sophistication (3.4/7)
• Technological Readiness (3.7/7) • Institutions (3.4/7)
• Infrastructure (3.6/7)
Source: World Economic Forum, 2014

6. Situational analysis (2) – Global IT report 2015
6Source: World Economic Forum, 2015

7. Situational analysis (3)
• ICT Market: mainly small and medium sized ICT companies;
• ICT business’ needs: ICT maturity level low for 95% of business;
• Lack of ICT legislation;
• Connectivity: internet penetration rate for 2015 between 25% - 30%;
• Integrated approach: ICT as part of a business concept /government
policy;
• Transformation of Education;
• Insourcing opportunities;
• Chamber of Commerce’s ambition to facilitate e-services.
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8. Industry insights & recommendations (1)
Organizational design:
• ICT & Government: ownership, e-Gov, National ICT strategy plan;
• Governmental ICT promotional schemes;
• ICT public awareness campaigns;
• Identification of business’ ICT needs;
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9. Industry insights & recommendations (2)
Educational impulses:
• ICT educational needs;
• ICT Research and development;
• Quality of ICT education;
• Scholarships and study grants;
• Affordable high speed internet for educational purposes;
• Possible use of smart devices integrated in the educational program.
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10. Industry insights & recommendations (3)
Legislation:
The research paper drafted by ACP, EU, Caricom, CTU and ITU on ‘Harmonization of ICT
Policies, Legislation and Regulatory Procedures in the Caribbean’ (HIPCAR, 2011), identified
the following ICT trends and key e-Commerce which are included in Suriname’s draft ICT
legislation:
• Definition of Key Concepts;
• Legal Effect of Electronic Transactions;
• Legal Requirements for the Validity of Electronic Documents;
• Formation of Contracts;
• Electronic Signatures;
• Consumer Protection (including protection of privacy);
• Intermediaries and Telecommunications Providers.
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11. Industry insights & recommendations (4)
• IT infrastructure:
• Broadband Infrastructure Inventory and Public Awareness within the
Caribbean (BIIPAC)’ project;
• UNASUR optic fiber mega-ring;
• Funding:
• Traditional funding methods;
• Donor funds;
• Crowdfunding;
• Other alternative financing methods.
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12. Benchmarking in National ICT development (1)
• As mentioned earlier, Suriname does not have a National ICT Strategy
Plan developed yet. This contribution could provide inspiring insights
for future design of a National ICT Plan for Suriname by benchmarking
with:
• The National ICT Plan 2014-2018 of the Government of Trinidad & Tobago;
• Vision 2030 of the Government of Jamaica, including an ICT Sector Plan 2009-
2030, Strategic Framework and Action plan;
• Vision 2020 of Digital Europe, the voice of the European digital economy.
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13. Benchmarking in National ICT development (2)
Trinidad & Tobago
The National ICT Vision of Trinidad and Tobago is to create:
“A dynamic knowledge-based society, driven by the innovative use of ICTs to enhance the social,
economic and cultural development of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.”
Features in the National ICT Plan
The core of the Plan features the following five thematic areas:
• Innovation and Human Capital Development;
• Access and Digital Inclusion;
• e-Business and ICT Sector Development;
• Infrastructure Development, and
• e-Government.
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14. Benchmarking in National ICT development (3)
Vision 2030 Jamaica: ICT Sector Plan, ICT sector goals and outcomes
• Sector goal: A strong and competitive ICT sector, which have the following outcomes:
• A business environment conducive to the development of the ICT sector;
• Regional investment center for ICT companies and ICT reliant service industries;
• ICT becomes a major contributor to the country’s GDP;
• Sector Goal: Jamaica’s national development is advanced by widespread adoption and
application of ICT. Universal and open access to ICTs;
• A populace that values the capability of ICTs and potential impact on economic and social life;
• An educated and trained workforce and citizenry in a knowledge –based society;
• Widely accessible, affordable and efficient ICT networks;
• E-government services;
• Enabling environment for research and innovation in ICT;
• Culture and creative industries enhanced by application of ICT;
• A national ICT policy and legal framework which promotes ICTs for the benefit of the entire society.
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15. Benchmarking in National ICT development (4)
Digital Europe’s Vision 2020 - Building blocks for the future
Achieving the digital vision for Europe set out a concerted effort, starting to put in place the
following seven essential building blocks:
1. Digital Infrastructure/Next-Generation Networks;
2. Future Internet/Next-Generation Services;
3. Digital Single Market;
4. ICT Research & Development;
5. e-Skills;
6. Online Trust & Security;
7. Trade Policy.
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16. Recommendations for
National ICT Strategy Plan
The relevant recommendations from prior researches could contribute in
determining a National ICT Plan for Suriname:
• Road Map to ICT Policy of Suriname (2006);
• Suriname National Technology Project (2007);
• WSIS Guidelines on ICT priorities (2004, updated in 2014).
Establishing an overall and holistic National ICT Strategy Plan for Suriname,
which is aligned with the country development themes, will be most
important for the ICT sector in the period 2015-2020. Recommendations
from said studies will support in drafting a national ICT plan.
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17. ICT Association Suriname’s Vision 2020
Mission
• ICT-AS is the industry association in order to help the Surinamese society to increase performance
with ICT.
Vision
• The vision of the ICT Association Suriname for 2020 is:
‘ICT-AS shapes the ICT sector to benefit from becoming an Information Society and a significant
pillar of the Surinamese economy’.
Narrative
In 2020, the ICT-AS aims to have transform the ICT sector into a multibillion dollar business and
contributes in the preconditions for the ease of doing business in Suriname and further
development of our Nation.
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18. Business Model for the ICT sector (1)
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19. Business Model for the ICT sector (2)
Key Partners
Who are your key Partners?
Who are our key Suppliers?
Which Key Resources are we
acquiring from partners?
Which key activities do partners
perform?
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Key Activities
What Key Activties do our Value
Propositions require?
Our Distribution Channels?
Customer relationships?
Revenue Streams?
Key Resources
What Key Resources do our Value
Propositions require?
Our Distribution Channels? Customer
Relationships?
Value Proposition
What value do we deliver to the customer?
Which one of our customer’s problems are
we helping to solve?
What bundles of products & services are
we offering to each customer segment?
Which customer needs are we satisfying?
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Customer
Relationships
What type of relationship does each of
our Customer Segments expect us to
establish and maintain with them?
Which ones have we established?
How are they integrated into the rest of
the business model?
Channels
Through which channels do our
customer segments want to be
reached?
How are we reaching them now?
How are our channels integrated?
Customer
Segments
For whom are we creating value?
Who are our most important
customers?
Revenue
For what value are our customers really to
pay?
For what do they currently pay?
Cost Structure
What are the most important costs inherent in
our business model?
Which Key Resources are the most expensive?
Which Key Activities are most expensive?
Cloud solutions
ICT services
ICT wholesaling
and retaiing
Research:
Needs id.
R&D Exp.
Software and computer services;
ICT training and education;
IT Governance & ICT Security;
Outsourced IT services.
Funding
IT professionals
Legislation
Strategic alliances
between companies
Public Private
Partnership (PPP)
Flex. Solutions
Partner Educ.
IT researches
SLM
ICT education
IT securityCooperation
between
governmental
institutions
Cloud
Research:
ICT budgets for
gov., companies
and consumers

20. Roadmap (1)
• Organizational development;
• Educational development;
• Legislative development;
• Infrastructural development;
• Funds creation.
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21. Roadmap (2a)
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22. Roadmap (2b)
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23. Q&A
Cyril.Soeri@tah.sr; Tel.nr: 531330 / 7190047
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