NICI III Implementation Support Purpose: To ensure the successful implementation of NICI III projects Description: NICI II evaluation revealed that inadequate project support was a major shortcoming during the implementation phase. Therefore, this project aims to increase and provide additional technical and project management support for all NICI III initiatives. Activities: 1. To recruit and train NICI III implementation support staff Expected Outcome: 1. Provision of adequate support staff for NICI III projects 2. Centralised coordination of all NICI III projects 3. Effective internal monitoring and evaluation of all NICI III projects 4. Increased success rate of NICI III initiatives 5. Job creation 6. Skills and knowledge transfer Outcome Indicators: 1. All implementing institutions equipped with adequate NICI III support staff 2. Quality of M&E in each implementing institution 3. Number of jobs created ICT Awareness Campaign Purpose: To increase awareness and utilization of ICTs Description: This project aims to promote and improve citizen understanding of ICT benefits thereby fostering utilization and ownership of Rwanda’s ICT vision. Activities: 1. Develop and implement an ICT communications and media plan 2. Launch monthly public ICT awareness campaigns 3. Sensitize Rwandans to develop content 4. Develop and implement annual national ICT competitions to foster innovation and entrepreneurship 5. Deploy additional ICT buses 6. Organize and participate in domestic and international ICT symposiums at least biannually. Expected Outcome: 1. Increased public awareness of ICT benefits 2. Increased understanding and support of national ICT initiatives 3. Increased opportunities in entrepreneurship 4. Increased demand for ICT products and services Page 62 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.