Achieve True Internet
‘Point of
Presence’ throughout the country by
2001

Prerequisites:

I2.7

Implement programme to improve the
Internet delivery infrastructure, the national
Internet backbone and point of present
throughout the country

Non
Plan-Action Linkages:
Non

I2.8

Government to formulate and implement a
special initiative aimed at spreading Internet
Access by promoting and facilitating the
development of a competitive and vibrant ISP
environment in Rwanda
Note: Government as part of the programme
to improve the Internet access and investment
in Internet infrastructure development is to
also encourage a competitive environment to
facilitate the establishment of primary and
secondary (including virtual ISPs) by private
companies and public organizations and
institutions (e.g. universities, colleges,
Government Agencies etc) throughout the
country including remote regions.

Prerequisites:
Non
Plan-Action Linkages:
Non

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Implement on-going improvement in the
Internet delivery infrastructure and the
Internet backbone throughout the NICI2005 time frame

Ministry of Public Works, Transport and
Communication in collaboration with
other relevant Government Agencies to
formulate and implement this special
initiative by 2002

Rwandatel, Rwandacell
and Other Telecom
Service Operators,
Bandwidth Providers and
ISPs

Ministry of Public
Works, Transport and
Communication

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