Variance reasons current status

2010/11 ANNUAL REPORT - SUMMARY OF KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

ICT POLICY DEVELOPMENT BRANCH

TARGET	ACHIEVEMENTS	A	PA	NA	VARIANCE REASONS	CURRENT STATUS
ECA Amendment Bill and ICASA Amendment Bill developed and enacted into law	The ICASA Amendment bill developed and approved by Cabinet for public consultation. The Bill was published for public comments after which public comments were incorporated into the Bill and is ready for introduction into the Cabinet system. The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill was developed and approved by the Executive for public consultation.		X		Lack of sufficient data to conduct a full impact assessment.	Second Draft ICASA Amendment Bill incorporating comments from the public developed. Currently in discussions with ICASA and USAASA on the proposed amendments to the ECA.
Impact Assessment conducted on key legislation and policies and recommendations implemented	A regulatory impact assessment was conducted on the draft uptake and usage policy.		X		Lack of sufficient data to conduct a full impact assessment.	A service provider has been sourced to develop an ICT statistical warehouse.
National standard on all EIA requirements for ICT infrastructure roll out developed (Infrastructure- TSAG)	Discussions were held the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to assist in development of a National Standards on all EIA requirements.		X		Lack of environmental management expertise in the department	Engagement with the Department of Environmental Affairs to commence in earnest.