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Stronger Economies Together Webinar

Stronger Economies Together Webinar. April, 13 2016. What is the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)?. NTIA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce

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Stronger Economies Together Webinar

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  1. Stronger Economies Together Webinar April, 13 2016

  2. What is the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)? NTIA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. Programs and policymaking focus: Expanding broadband Internet access and adoption in America through BroadbandUSA Managing the government’s use of spectrum Ensuring that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth

  3. What are BroadbandUSA’s Goals? BroadbandUSA serves as a strategic advisor to help communities implement broadband deployment and digital inclusion programs to drive economic development, advance education and healthcare, support public safety and expand access to government services. TA Events Partnerships Products

  4. Broadband Opportunity Council Established by Presidential Memorandum on March 23, 2015 • Co-chaired by DOC and USDA, with 25 member agencies • Focused on Executive Branch potential for action • Aims to coordinate federal policies to promote broadband deployment and adoption • Addressing regulatory barriers • Encouraging public and private investment • Promoting broadband adoption and meaningful use • Supporting broadband deployment, competition and adoption

  5. Community Connectivity Initiative Preliminary Program Design April 13, 2016

  6. Objectives Strategies: Develop clear indicators for broadband access, adoption and use that facilitate community self-assessment and planning. Spur community mobilization to identify and implement community-aligned broadband improvement plans. Support communities with technical assistance and other resources as they plan and execute broadband projects. Foster a national community of practice. Recommended Action from Broadband Opportunity Council Report Part of NTIA’s BroadbandUSA Program

  7. Program Scope Goal: Support communities with strategic assessment and planning tools to promote local priorities for broadband access, adoption, policies, and use.

  8. Self-Assessment Scope

  9. Design – Provide input on benchmarks, indicators, recommendations, scoring, and the self-assessment tool. Pilot online tools and share insight. Scale – Organizations that provide communications channels to engage members. Create structure and content for national community of practice. Progress Through Collaboration • Support – Provide funding or other resources to support local communities or engaged organizations. • NTIA’s Commitment – Develop online assessment tool. Facilitate engagement and implementation. Leverage existing federal programs and resources to support community broadband projects.

  10. Timeline Dates are by calendar year

  11. Community Benefits Aligns broadband plans with community objectives. Streamlines broadband planning and actions. Provides measures for local comparisons. Builds the case for broadband and strengthening community support. Codifies best-practices and national benchmarks for local use. Facilitates access to a national community of practice. Creates expanded aggregated data to inform policies and practices.

  12. DesignPrinciples • Benchmarks: Goals for community connectivity • Indicators: Amplify and delineate goals • Attributes: Measures that can be answered yes/no, number Framework benefits from broad engagement/input Progressive but not prescriptive Balance aspiration with the practicality Neutral on technology and business model Relevant for different community types and sizes Note difference between and outputs Leverage existing data sources to jumpstart planning Provide flexible assessment paths

  13. Connectivity Initiative Workshops and Plenaries • NDIA NetInclusion 2016 Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, Missouri Thursday, May 19, 2:00 – 3:15 http://www.digitalinclusionalliance.org/netinclusion2016/ • SHLB Annual Conference • Grand Hyatt Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia • Thursday, April 28 9:45-noon • http://www.shlb.org/calendar/view/2016-SHLB-Annual-Conference- • BroadbandUSA Connectivity Webinas April 12, 2:00 – 3:00 ET https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/nwcommunityinitiativeworkshop

  14. For More Information BroadbandUSA Community Connectivity Initiative https://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/community-connectivity-initiative • “NTIA Launches Community Connectivity Initiative with Backing from Major Community Groups” http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/node/948 Email BroadbandUSA@ntia.doc.gov • Include your name, organization and phone • Indicate any specific interests beyond being added to Connectivity Initiative communications Call or write: • Laura Spining LSpining@ntia.doc.gov (202) 482-5637 • Karen Perry KPerry@ntia.doc.gov (206) 861-6043 • Jean Rice Jrice@ntia.doc.gov (202-482-2614

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