PART 3: NICI III Projects 2011-2013 This section elaborates projects by outlining the purpose and description, activities, expected outcome and outcome indicators for each project. The projects in this section will be implemented in the first two years of the NICI III plan (FY 2011 and FY 2012). 3.1. Introduction This part consists of proposed projects to be implemented in the first two years of NICI III. Some projects are rolled over from NICI II because they were either not implemented or require continuous improvement. As previously mentioned, NICI III projects will have annual/biennial cycles to facilitate adaptation to socio-economic changes and emerging technologies. It will also ensure that specific outcomes are realized and continuous alignment to overall NICI III goals. Projects are organized in their respective focus areas and the following details provided for each: - Project Name Project Purpose Project Description Project Activities Expected Outcome Outcome Indicators Each project is fully detailed in the project profile documents with specific information on implementation and supporting agencies, indicators, socio-economic impact, timelines and potential financing sources. A sample of a project profile document is attached in Appendix 2. 3.2. Focus Area Projects 3.2.1. Skills Development [SD] Projects Mission: “To develop a high quality skills and knowledge base leveraging ICT” To realize this mission and keep Rwanda’s ICT development relevant to changing national and global trends, the following projects were chosen to build ICT professional skills and integrate ICT in both formal and non-formal education:       SD project 1: ICT Professional Training and Certification Programs SD Project 2: SchoolNet SD Project 3: ICT Training for Teachers SD project 4: Rwanda Education and Research Network (RwEdNet) SD project 5: Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODEL) SD Project 6: Digital Library Figure 6, illustrates skills development projects and how they work together to achieve the SD mission. EDUNet is aimed at providing ICT infrastructure and connectivity for all educational levels and is the foundation for successful implementation of projects within this focus area. Page 27 of 85   © No part of this document can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise - without the permission of Rwanda Ministry in charge of ICT in the Office of the President.