DigI:DigI recommendations

Digital Inclusion (DigI)

Though, there are lot’s of areas still in need to be elaborated

Adopting the Nordic model of 1 contract with up to 6 SIM cards and a combined data package to create a better base for the information spots,
A framework for establishing and operating information spots in the villages. In a country being as big as Tanzania, the business model of operators does not allow a coverage of mobile broadband everywhere. Thus, combining mobile network with information spots is an excellent opportunity for digital inclusion, but is currently not addressed in the framework for mobile licenses.
the distribution of vouchers and the costs for video. Currently, data packages cost 30.000-35.000 TZS for 10 GB data per month. Given that a video of 1 hour typically consumes 1 GB, that means that 1 video costs 3.500 TZS, which is beyond reach for the majority of people. Though, a solution might address sponsorship or social sharing of video content to the local village spot.
Empower the communities to extend the access to information
the development of the village platform enabling local communities to contribute to knowledge creation.
The framework for governmental involvement, i.e. establishing the National Knowledge Portal in each country, by
- transferring the existing information into digital information and
- focus on new business models for free access to information, involving communities and mobile operators.