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Presentation by:
Maikano AbdullahiSecretary, Universal Service Provision Fund
July 2013
INDUSTRY ROUND TABLE
Partnering to Deliver Sustainable Universal Access and Service
Outline
Session Objectives
Background/Introduction
Review of Past Performance
Proposed Operating Model
Conclusion/Q & A
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Session Objectives
The objectives of the session are to:
Provide an understanding of the USPF’s approach to implementing universal access and service programmes/projects
To obtain the buy-in and participation of relevant stakeholders in the USPF’s programmes and projects
To obtain inputs/comments
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The USPF’s key objective is to ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of telecommunication services to underserved and unserved groups and communities across Nigeria.
To achieve this, the USPF in its SMP 2007 – 2011 designed the following projects along two programme focus areas:
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Background/Introduction
Connectivity
BTRAIN (BackboneTransmissio
n Infrastructure)Accelerated Mobile Phone Expansion
(AMPE) – BTS & CIP
Rural Broadband Initiative (RUBI)
Access
School Access Project (SAP)
Tertiary Institution Access Project (TiAP)
E-Library
Community (Communication Centres CCCs)
Background/Introduction (cont’d)
The two broad programmes of the USPF were designed to complement each other in facilitating universal access and service:
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Mostly subsidy provision
Lowering the entry level in rural areas
Increase availability of services
Mostly grant provision
Create demand
Result in viability of projects
Sustainability of projects by the new “digital lifestyle’’
Connectivity Access
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Following the expiry of the SMP 2007 – 2011, KPMG conducted an independent review of the USPF’s performance over the past five (5) years. The review was two-pronged and examined the following:
Introduction
Has the USPF clearly articulated its strategic goals, priorities and initiatives?
• Were projects appropriately designed and planned?• Was the USP able to implement planned programmes/ projects effectively ?• Was the expected impact of these projects felt by the beneficiary communities?
ExecutionExecution
StrategyStrategy
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USPF’s planned projects were implemented using the following operating principles:
Key Operating Principles
Projects were designed and implemented
uniformly across all target communities
A standard % of capital expenditure
incurred on infrastructure
projects was given as subsidies to project
Implementers
Grants were awarded for the
implementation of access projects and the operational costs
of these projects borne by the USPF
Bidders were required to select
target communities from identified geo-
political zones
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In tandem with tested practice, the USPF had developed a medium term strategy document which clearly cascaded its mandate down to the level of its programmes and projects
Performance Results
Strategy
Execution Execution of planned
strategy and programme/projects was challenging and did not yield the excellent results anticipated by the USPF
Our review showed the following:
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The results achieved by the USPF through the SMP 2007 – 2011 are outlined in the table below:
Performance Results (cont’d)
Projects Targets Achievements
Connectivity Projects
BTRAIN
RUBI
AMPE – BTS
AMPE – CIP
Access Projects
SAP
TiAP
E Library
CCCs
1,000 KM183
403
203
1,858
374
74
364
500 KM
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59
5
766
193
74
224
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Key Barriers to Effective Execution
Some of the reasons identified for the sub-optimal implementation of the USPF’s projects are highlighted below:
Inadequate information about the features and characteristics of target areas/communities
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The scale of projects implemented was inadequate to effectively engage the Industry Operators
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Some of the projects were designed and implemented as stand-alone projects. This increased the costs of deployment while diminishing the ability of the projects to be sustainable
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Projects were designed and implemented using a “one size fits all” approach resulting in a mismatch between the needs of beneficiaries and USP interventions
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Subsidies were given only in relation to capital expenditure incurred on infrastructure, thus diminishing the incentive for Industry Operators to participate in project implementation
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Following the independent review of the USPF’s performance by KPMG and an Impact Assessment conducted by Unilag Consult, the Board and Management of the USPF conducted a retreat to examine the lessons learnt and ensure previous mistakes are not repeated
As an outcome of the retreat, a Strategic Management Plan (SMP), responsive to the issues identified in previous years, was developed for the period 2013 – 2017
This section of the presentation provides an overview of the SMP 2013 -2017 and the Operating Model which the USPF will implement to facilitate the achievement of its overall strategic targets
Introduction
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The highlights of the SMP 2013 – 2017 are represented below:
Strategic Management Plan 2013 - 2017
A full version of the SMP 2013 – 2017 can be downloaded from www.uspf.gov.ng
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Strategic Management Plan 2013 – 2017 (cont’d)
The current SMP will retain the two broad programmes of the USPF i.e. Connectivity and Access
Access Programmes
Access
Sch
ools
A
ccess
Pro
ject
E-Health Projects
E –
A
ccessib
ilit
y
Pro
jects
Community Communication Centres
• Projects defined under the Access Programme will be retained from the previous SMP, however, they will be designed differently to accommodate the varied needs of the target beneficiaries.
• Other Access projects will be designed and implemented in the five year period.
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Strategic Management Plan 2013 – 2017 (cont’d)
Connectivity Programmes
• Our aim is to use the projects under the Connectivity Programme as a platform for facilitating the sustainability of the Access projects. Thus, in the next five years, we shall pursue mobile expansion programmes vigorously
• The RUBI project will provide Internet PoPs in target communities for last mile access using a range of technologies like Wifi, WiMax etc.• Provide subsidy for the
deployment of 1,000 BTS every year
• Support the deployment of
3,000 KM of fibre every year
• Deploy Internet POPs in 5 clusters every year
Key Targets
Basic
Tra
nsm
issio
n
Infra
stru
ctu
re (B
TR
AIN
)
BTS Project
Backb
on
eTra
nsm
issio
n
Infra
stru
ctu
re (B
TR
AIN
)
University Inter-
Connectivity
(UNICC)Connectivity
Ru
ral
Bro
ad
ban
d
Inte
rnet
(RU
BI)
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The strategic goals of the USPF as defined in the SMP 2013 – 2017 are anchored on the following key changes in operating model:
Operating Model
Integrated approach to project planning and implementation
Meaningful engagement of stakeholders
Sustainability!!!
Industry Operators as Implementing Partners
Implementation of a Robust
Monitoring and
Evaluation Framework
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How will we achieve the key thrusts/principles of our Operating Model?
Service Delivery Model
Clustering of Target Areas
Underserved/unserved areas shall be grouped into manageable clusters/bundles. Projects will be clusterspecific
Clustering of Target Areas
Underserved/unserved areas shall be grouped into manageable clusters/bundles. Projects will be clusterspecific
Reverse Auction Clusters shall be bided for
by Industry Operators on a
competitive basis
Reverse Auction Clusters shall be bided for
by Industry Operators on a
competitive basis
Subsidy: (CAPEX + OPEX)The USPF shall explore a mix of financial and non-financial subsidy for operational costs for connectivity projects e.g. BTS, FOC, etc
Subsidy: (CAPEX + OPEX)The USPF shall explore a mix of financial and non-financial subsidy for operational costs for connectivity projects e.g. BTS, FOC, etc
Simplified Processes The USPF will streamline internal
processes to improve efficiency, transparency and
reduce unnecessary bureaucracy both in RFP
document, selection of bids and
of project implementation
Simplified Processes The USPF will streamline internal
processes to improve efficiency, transparency and
reduce unnecessary bureaucracy both in RFP
document, selection of bids and
of project implementation
All Request for Proposals (RFP) for selecting Connectivity projects will include the criteria for evaluating the bids, e.g. the BTS Project:
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Simplified Request for Proposals
S/N Description Maximum Marks
Services
1 Voice 10
2 Voice + VAS 20
3 Voice + VAS + Data 30
4 Mobile Broadband 40
Power Solutions
1 Public Mains 10
2 Public Mains + Generator 20
3 Public Mains + Generator + Solar 30
4 Hybrid (Public Mains + Generator + Solar + Others) 40
Financial
1 Subsidy 20
Expected Benefits of the Operating Model
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IMPACT!
SUSTAINABILITY!
Key Benefits of the New Operating Model
• Increased participation of Industry Operators
• Implementation of well planned and adaptable projects which suit a variety of ICT needs
• Availability of telecom infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas which provide a foundation for universal access
• A holistic approach to implement affordable and sustainable access projects in unserved and underserved areas