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1
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Predecessor tasks
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-
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Description & rationale
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The mission of the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT Ministry) is to promote digital transformation in Kosovo and supporting Kosovo in becoming a knowledge-based economy. The primary objectives of the ICT Ministry are to develop a vibrant digital ecosystem in Kosovo and to foster the IT industry in becoming the main driver for economic growth, employment and innovation. The ICT Ministry of Kosovo will cover inter alia the following key functions and topics:
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Digital transformation
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ICT strategy
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ICT policy
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ICT infrastructure
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ICT sector promotion
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Digital citizenship & e-government
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Digital skills development & HR excellence
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Cyber security
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National CIO & ICT advisory for the government
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ICT innovation
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International cooperation (ICT)
In close cooperation with the other key stakeholders, the ICT Ministry of Kosovo will be responsible for the implementation of the Kosovo IT Strategy and will therefore actively participate in the corresponding organizational structures (e.g. Steering Committee).
In order to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Kosovo ICT Ministry, this task also includes introduction of a National CIO within the Ministry as well as the establishment of a National IT Promotion Agency. While the National CIO will focus on topics related to public IT management and e-government the main function of the National IT Promotion Agency will be to promote the development of the Kosovo IT industry through concrete support programs and measures (IT sector promotion).
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User story & results
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As a Kosovo IT industry stakeholder I want to cooperate with the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology in order to promote digital transformation and the development of the Kosovo IT industry.
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Acceptance criteria & indicators
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The ICT Ministry of Kosovo is fully operational.
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Responsible organization (lead)
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ZKM
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Partner organizations
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STIKK, MTI, MZHE, MAP, MF, EU, USAID, NMFA, GIZ
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Task start:
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01.10.2014
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Task finish
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20.07.2016
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Overall budget (€)
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1,460,000
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Financial sources
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EU
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Task activities:
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No
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Activity
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Deliverables:
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Resp.
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Timing
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Budget
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1.1.1
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Develop implementation concept for the ICT Ministry of Kosovo (feasibility study, analysis of international best practices, organizational structure, functions, budget, etc.)
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Implementation concept
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EU / GIZ
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1.10.2014-20.01.2015
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80,000
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1.1.2
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Elaborate legislative proposal for the establishment of the ICT Ministry of Kosovo
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Legislative proposal
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EU
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21.01.-3.02.2015
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-
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1.1.3
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Adopt decree / law on the establishment of the ICT Ministry of Kosovo
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Decree / law
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ZKM
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4.02.2015
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1.1.4
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Establish ICT Ministry of Kosovo
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Organization chart
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ZKM
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5.02.-30.12.2015
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1,000,000
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1.1.5
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Introduce position of National CIO within the ICT Ministry of Kosovo
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Job description
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ZKM
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5.02.-27.05.2015
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80,000
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1.1.6
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Establish National IT Promotion Agency
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Organization chart
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ZKM
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28.05.2015-20.07.2016
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300,000
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Comments
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For budgetary reasons it might be advisable to establish the National IT Promotion Agency at a later stage when the ICT Ministry of Kosovo is fully operational. In order to increase operational efficiency and customer orientation of the National IT Promotion Agency it is recommendable to organize it in the form of a public enterprise or a public private partnership (PPP).
Best practice examples:
Ministry of ICT of Colombia: http://www.mintic.gov.co/portal/604/w3-channel.html
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Egypt: http://www.mcit.gov.eg
Germany: National CIO: http://www.cio.bund.de
USA: CIO.GOV: https://cio.gov/
Innovation Agency for ICT and Media of Baden-Wuerttemberg: http://innovation.mfg.de/en
ITIDA Egypt: http://www.itida.gov.eg
National IT Industry Promotion Agency: https://www.nipa.kr/eng/main.it
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore: http://www.ida.gov.sg
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Team
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n.a.
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Continuous Improvement
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n.a.
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