Variance reasons current status

Action plan, to benefit SMMEs in the Broadcasting Digital Migration value chain	Department developed a draft Action Plan to facilitate an involvement of SMMEs in the STB value chain including the manufacturing, distribution, installation and maintenance of set top boxes.		X		The finalisation of the Action Plan and the implementation thereof was delayed largely due to delays in the finalisation of the DTT Standards.
Action plan developed and awaiting implementation
ICT SMME portal to host and SOE ICT tenders and with links to all government tenders, for access by SMMEs through the internet and mobile phones, developed	Department developed an ICT SMME Portal and is currently in the process of appointing a service provider to populate the portal with tenders which could be accessed by SMMEs.		X		The loading of tenders on the portal was delayed due to technical challenges with the Portal.	Portal fully developed and integrated into e-commerce platforms in the Department