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4.1.1. National ICT Steering Committee (NISC)
The NISC will be chaired by the Minister in Charge of ICT in the Office of the President
(MINICT) as it is the lead government agency charged with ICT. For increased accountability
and effective implementation, a steering committee will oversee the plan. NISC will be
comprised of eminent Rwandan and international experts providing strategic direction and
guidance to the NICI process as well as other GoR ICT initiatives. This will expedite decisionmaking, foster and increase participation of all stakeholders. MINICT roles and responsibilities
are to:
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Develop and disseminate ICT policies, strategies and programs, and mobilize resources
for sector programs.
Oversee and coordinate the implementation of national ICT programs as well as
Institutions and Agencies under supervision.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of sector and sub-­‐sector policies, strategies and
programs.
Promote the integration, adoption and use of ICT in all areas of our society and economy.
Coordinate with international agencies and institutions working in the sector of ICT.
Promote institutional and human resources capacities and professional skills development
in the sector.

Given the above roles and responsibilities, MINICT will set the NISC agenda. NISC roles and
responsibilities are to:
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Balance the demand and supply for ICT to ensure ICT investments are aligned with the
National ICT vision;
Monitor value delivery to ensure ICT initiatives/projects attain optimum benefits;
Risk management of new ICT initiatives/projects to facilitate transparency and
understanding of compliance requirements;
Ensure proper resource management to facilitate knowledge and infrastructure
optimization; and
Performance measurement to track strategy implementation.

The NISC will report to the Office of the President to ensure accountability and effective
implementation of the NICI plan. NISC will also collaborate with the joint-sector working group
(JWG) to review NICI III progress and mobilize resources. The ministry will form technical and
policy and strategy committees comprised of national and international experts that will advise
key national ICT strategic initiatives, and more importantly advise long-term strategic alignment
of ICT to National goals. These committees must ensure that projects are implemented taking
into account the most suitable business models. The roles and responsibilities of the NISC are
follows:
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Bi-annual review of the NICI III implementation progress to ensure that appropriate
improvements are incorporated and aligned with NICI III objectives
Mobilization of resources
NICI III advocacy

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