services development. This project aims to build on the existing platforms by establishing a
destination management system that allows online transactions and provides detailed contacts of
all tourism players to enable new and cost-effective ways of doing business such as the online
purchase of gorilla and park permits, thereby facilitating customer base expansion.
Activities:
1. Develop and implement an e-Tourism strategy
2. Establish a destination management system that adopts a PPP approach for the management
of the system
Expected Outcome:
1. Increased revenue generation in the tourism sector
2. Increased quality and efficiency of tourism service delivery
3. Increased adoption of ICTs within the tourism sector
4. Increased tourism sector competitiveness
Outcome Indicators:
1. A destination management system established by 2013
2. Number of tourism online transactions by 2013
3. Number of portal users by 2013
PSD Project 4: ICT Business Financing Mechanisms
Purpose: To establish affordable funding mechanisms for ICT companies
Description:
This project will establish viable financing mechanisms for ICT companies to address the
financing gap they face at different growth stages. Three funding mechanisms will be established
including: Project Finance, Trade Finance and Venture Finance. Project financing will mainly
focus on providing funds for ICT start-ups through incubations and Grant awards; while trade
financing will mainly target established ICT companies in need of capital to implement specific
contracts by setting up a guarantee fund; and finally venture finance will mainly fund heavy
investment projects.
Activities:
1. Develop the regulatory framework for the three funding mechanisms (Project Finance, Trade
Finance and Venture Finance)
2. Seek seed/guarantee funding for ICT SMEs
3. Training of ICT entrepreneurs in business planning and management
4. Increase awareness and sensitization for intellectual property rights
Expected Outcome:
1. Increased investments in ICT sector
2. Appropriate and sufficient funding mechanisms available for ICT companies
3. Development of competitive ICT companies
4. Increased ICT export potential
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