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2020 UAS Projects – Call for Proposals

NICTA hereby informs all stakeholders of the commencement of the Public Consultations for Universal Access and Service Projects for 2020 and invites all stakeholders to submit project proposals.

All stakeholders including the general public, ICT licensees, businesses, community groups and educational institutions are invited to submit project proposals for consideration and evaluation by the Universal Access Secretariat of NICTA. The proposals should seek to promote and contribute to the attainment of socio-economic development goals of government through ICT infrastructure, services and improve the availability of ICT services within the country particularly in unserved and under-served communities and areas. Interested stakeholders are advised to complete the Project Proposal Form “Form UAS 002” and submit the same to NICTA. The Project Proposal Form is available on the NICTA website (www.nicta.gov.pg).

NICTA will also be conducting a series of regional consultation meetings with all interested parties. The consultation meetings are scheduled as follows:

Region Date Venue Time
Southern Monday, 6th May 2019 Lamana Hotel, Port Moresby 9am – 4pm
New Guinea Islands Wednesday, 8th May 2019 Gazelle International Hotel, Kokopo
Momase Wednesday, 8th May 2019 Lae International Hotel, Lae
Highlands Friday, 10th May 2019 Highlander Hotel, Mt Hagen

All proposals should be emailed to: consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg by close of business Monday, 27th May 2019. Alternative forms of submission may be accepted by prior arrangements with our point of contact below. Any respondent that wishes to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are also available from NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg

NICTA further advises that following receipt of submissions, NICTA may issue a draft 2020 Projects Report for public consultation before it can submit its Final Report to the Universal Access Board for consideration.

Enquiries in relation to this matter including interest to attend the consultation meetings should be directed to Mr. Veari Iru at NICTA, who can be contacted on 3033233 during office hours or by email: viru@nicta.gov.pg

Charles S. Punaha

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Issue Date: 30th April 2019
Close of Comments: 27th May 2019
Public Notice: Click here to view Public Notice
Extension of Close of Comments: 7th June 2019
Extension Public Notice: Click here to view Public Notice
Submissions: PNG DataCo Limited Proposal

GabaSpot Wifi Proposal

Gulf Provincial Government Proposal

Hicoms Engineering Proposals

Holy Trinity Teachers College Proposal

Kingku Hitech Institute Proposal

Kopun Minto Rural Development Association Proposal

Pius Nolih Proposal

Rebiamul Primary School Proposal

Rosary Secondary Schools Proposal

Telikom PNG Limited (Kokopo) Proposal

Western Highlands Lutheran Students Graduates Union Proposal
Response to Comments Report: Click here to view
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2021 UAS Projects

This consultation paper seeks comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed UAS projects for 2021.

To assist NICTA and the UAS Board to carry out their respective functions under Part VI of the Act, the UAS Board following public consultation approved the UAS Strategic Planning Report 2018-2022 (the Strategic Planning Report). The Strategic Planning Report provides a useful context, delineating the UAS objectives, and planning framework to assist the annual process of UAS Project identification and ranking. It should be noted that Strategic Planning Report is not binding and serves as a guide and for informational purposes. The Strategic Planning Report is available on NICTA/UAS website (www.nicta.gov.pg).

NICTA is inviting stakeholders, licensed operators and the general public to submit Universal Access Projects for consideration to be implemented in 2021. In this connection NICTA has also prepared the draft proposals aimed at promoting discussion and consideration.

This document has been prepared for the purpose of facilitating industry and wider public discussion on the UAS projects for 2021. The document contains projects NICTA considers as critical for implementation and invites comments and inputs from the public and interested parties.

Following consultation, NICTA will finalise the Report for submission to the UAS Board for consideration. The UAS Board will prepare a UAS Project report for submission to the Minister for Communications for consideration.

In developing the projects proposal for 2021, NICTA has taken into account the Government’s Vision 2050 Strategy, the Medium Term Development Strategy (2018-2022), Development Strategic Plan 2020 to 2030 and the UAS Strategic Planning Report.

Submissions should be submitted via email to consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg and must be received by close of business on Tuesday 15th September 2020.

 

Charles S. Punaha

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE

 

Issue Date: 18 August 2020
Due Date: 15 September 2020
Public Notice: Public Notice
Consultation Paper: Click to Download
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UAS Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and Proposed UAS Projects for 2023

NICTA hereby informs all interested parties and stakeholders of the release of the Consultation Paper on Universal Access and Service (UAS) Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and the Proposed UAS Projects for 2023.

NICTA is seeking comments and views of interested parties and members of the public on the UAS Strategic Plan and the UAS Projects for 2023. The consultation document is available on NICTA website (www.nicta.gov.pg). Hard copies of the Consultation Paper are also available from NICTA head office.

All written submissions and comments on the consultation document should be emailed to: consultation.submission@nicta.gov.pg and received by close of business Wednesday, 26 October 2022.

Copies of submissions received will be published on NICTA’s public register consistent with the requirements under subsection 229(3) of the Act. Any respondent wishing to claim confidentiality over information submitted should follow the procedures set out in the current guidelines on the submission of written comments to public consultations and public inquiries, which are also available from NICTA’s Public Register at www.nicta.gov.pg.

Enquiries in relation to this matter can be directed to Mr. Warren Suti, UAS Secretariat at NICTA on email: wsuit@nicta.gov.pg or contacted on 3033279 during office hours.

 

 

 

Panny Yokope

Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

Issue Date: 6 October 2022
Closing Date: 4 November 2022
Extended Closing Date: 21 November 2022
Download: Consultation Paper

UAS Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Proposed UAS Projects for 2023

Project Proposal Form
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Papua New Guinea celebrates the International Day for Universal Access to Information

Universal access to information means that everyone has the right to seek, receive and disseminate information. Right to Information is an integral part of the right to freedom of expression. Access to information is recognized as a prerequisite for sustainable development and, as part of right to information, one of the fundamental human rights.

The 74th United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 28 September as the International Day for Universal Access to Information in October 2019 (previously known as Right to Know Day).

UNDP, within the Preventing and Countering Corruption in Papua New Guinea Project (PNG Anti-Corruption Project) in partnership with Department for Information and Communications Technology organized a Roundtable on Establishing and Implementing the Effective Right to Information System on International Day for Universal Access to Information Day, on 28 September 2022 in the Grand Papua Hotel in Port Moresby.

The roundtable was organized within the PNG Anti-Corruption Project, funded by the European Union and implemented jointly by UNDP and UNODC.

Papua New Guinea is currently finalizing the Right to Information Policy in partnership with Department of Information and Technology Communications UNDP which will lead to development of the Freedom of information legislation.

Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Hon. Timothy Masju, said:

“Right to Information is a requirement under Section 51 of PNG’s Constitution. This Constitutional framework needs to be made enforceable under appropriate legislation. Unfortunately, we do not have a legislation on Freedom of Information since Independence to date.  There were previous efforts to develop a legislation on ‘access to information’ but that were never realized.  I am pleased to announce now that the Ministry of ICT is giving priority to ensure a Policy and a legislation, giving effect to Section 51 of our Constitution, is realized for our people.”

Minister Masiu said that for PNG to become a knowledgeable society, as captured in the PNG Vision 2050, it must first begin with enabling its citizens easy access to daily government information that they require for planning and decision-making. “The mechanisms that we put in place to enable public to access government information must allow for clear distinction of what is public information that can be accessed and the exemptions such as confidential or secret information.”

Minister Masiu thanked the UNDP, European Union and key partners who are supporting the Government to ensure access to information will be enforceable under relevant legislation.

“The Roundtable examined current efforts in Papua New Guinea to establish and implement a robust Right to Information Policy architecture. It presented an opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of freely available public information for all citizens. Such initiatives greatly contribute to preventing corruption through disclosure which increases transparency and raises standards of accountability,” said Mr. Edward Vrkic, UNDP Officer in Charge. Officer in Charge.

“Under the EU-PNG Partnership for Good Governance, the European Union allocated approximately 100 million Kina for actions aiming at promoting good governance and the respect of the rule of law. I wish to renew the firm commitment of the European Union to stand by the PNG government and civil society to further progress core reforms, including the establishment and implementation of an effective Right to Information System,” said Dr Razvan Silviu Jora, EU Deputy Head of Delegation.

Representatives from the DICT, PMNEC, Interim Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Ombudsman Commission, National Procurement Commission, the Immigration and Citizenship Authority, OGP Secretariat, Media Council, TI Papua New Guinea and representatives of the Right to Information (RTI) Unit from Vanuatu attended the Roundtable.

The 2022 theme for the International Day for Universal Access to Information is ‘Artificial intelligence, e-governance and access to information’. Right to information for every citizen is recognized in the PNG National Constitution.

The PNG Anti-Corruption Project aims to strengthen the Government’s commitment and capacities to address corruption in line with the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

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NICTA’s New Branch Focuses on Bringing Connectivity to Underserved Areas

The National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA) officially opened its new Universal Access Service (UAS) Branch at Range View Plaza on March 1, 2024. The ceremony was officiated by Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Hon Timothy Masiu.

The Universal Access Service Secretariate was established through the Department of ICT’s Universal Access Policy and marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to expand internet access across the country. Minister Masiu emphasized the distinction between NICTA’s regulatory role and the UAS’s operational focus.

“NICTA regulates the ICT industry through licensing and resource allocation,” Minister Masiu explained. “The UAS Secretariat, operating from this new location, will now intensify its efforts to identify unserved and underserved remote areas.”

The ICT Minister urged the UAS to collaborate with all ICT operators to ensure connectivity reaches all corners of Papua New Guinea.

He highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, “Connecting rural areas with 4G internet coverage will allow people to engage in e-commerce, e-learning, and a range of other e-services.”

NICTA Chairman, Mr. Noel Mobiha, elaborated on the function of the new branch. “This facility is a platform for open communication with all telecommunication companies, our clients, and licensees,” he said. “We aim to work collectively to deliver services to unconnected areas.”

ICT Minister Hon Timothy Masiu commended the NICTA Board and staff for their hard work in establishing the independent UAS branch. “This separation of functions ensures the UAS can focus solely on delivering crucial connectivity services,” he concluded.

Read UAS Policy: https://www.ict.gov.pg/universal-access-services-uas-policy/

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The Universal Access and Service (UAS) Strategic Plan 2023-2027 builds on the achievements of the 2018-2022 plan, which marked the first strategic framework for the UAS Fund in Papua New Guinea.

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