PART 5: CONCLUSION Rwanda, through the NICI process, has achieved remarkable ICT developments in the last decade by creating an enabling environment and deploying necessary infrastructure as the foundation for ICT development. These achievements are unparalleled among developing countries and are frequently cited as a best example of a government’s strategic resolve to harness ICTs as a tool for development. June 2011 marks the end of NICI II and the beginning of NICI III as Rwanda continues her ICT transformation. Through lessons learned from previous plans, the NICI III formulation process has been inclusive in order to foster ownership of the plan ensuring outcomes are concretely defined. This has been achieved through the participation of all stakeholders that will be critical to the implementation process. A major improvement to the NICI III plan is the adoption of annual/biennial project cycles. In the rapidly evolving ICT world, it is difficult to capture opportunities and challenges in rigid 5year plans. This new approach will ensure that the initiatives adapt to socio-economic changes and emerging technologies. This phased approach will also ensure that the identified projects are executed with clear outcomes that are aligned with NICI III focus area mission and objectives supported by a toolkit that can facilitate rapid deployment of initiatives while capturing new opportunities. The next five years will be the most critical to Rwanda’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy as NICI III aims to accelerate service development and advance Rwanda’s ICT and development agenda. Page 78 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.