Information and Communications Technology is a core support function within the Secretariat required by technical programmes, support departments and organisations hosted within the campus.

SPREP IT plays an important role in providing sound strategic advice to the Secretariat and partners on ICT developments, tackling ICT related issues, new initiatives, and priorities.

Our core purpose is to provide modern ICT technology and services to the Secretariat to enable it to achieve its strategic priorities and assist Members to achieve their national priorities.

Key responsibilities

  • IT Management and Governance
  • IT Security
  • Data Management and Security
  • IT DataCenter and Operations
  • Internet and Communication Services
  • Software and Web Application development and maintenance
  • IT Consulting and Technical Support
  • IT Capacity building

The IT Team will deliver services through two streams of ICT concentration and Funding

  • Core ICT
  • ICT for Development

Core ICT will have an internal focus to plan, design, develop, implement and review internal systems and processes, whereas ICT for Development will focus on research and digital products and solutions for Pacific people, and to support ICT development in the region.

Current Projects

CORE ICT
Digital Transformation

  • DocuSign – automate routing and approval process
  • Integrated Enterprise Management System – an integrated ERP solution for the organisation in Finance, HR, Project and contract management, CRM etc.
  • Intranet – one-stop shop for all SPREP internal documents and access to systems
  • Application development – in-house built systems – PDP, AWPID, PMIS, POD

Technical Support

  • Regional conferences and meetings led and organised by SPREP – PMC, NDC, Conventions, PNC, COP

ICT 4 Development

  • Generative AI
  • Revamped SPREP Website – use of chatbot to improve search facility
  • Mobile App Development – provide oversight in the development of Tonga Met Services App
  • Technical Support – provide technical support for Tuvalu CC Portal through SLA
  • Project and Partnership Collaboration/Support
  • eLearning Platform – collaboration with WMO
  • COSPPAC – collaboration with NIWA and Australia BOM
  • SCOPIC re-development and maintenance
  • Traditional Knowledge development and Maintenance