Click Here & Upgrade PDF Complete Expanded Features Unlimited Pages Documents Global communication networks such as the Internet, are rapidly removing the traditional barriers of time and distance key components influencing commerce and trade. Such technologies provide users, organisations and businesses in both the developed and developing countries with numerous opportunities including: setting up virtual shops to market and advertise business activities to the rest of the world at a very minimal cost. In Zambia, the scope for E-Commerce is growing largely due to increased use of electronic networks and payment systems. The role of the banking sub-sector and communication systems coupled with legal and regulatory framework is critical to the success of E-Commerce. 6.7.1 POLICY GOAL To promote Zambia s full and effective participation in national, regional and global trade through E-Commerce services and facilities. 6.7.2 COMMITMENTS In order to achieve the above goal, Government shall:(a) Establish monetary and fiscal policy measures to ensure consumer confidence in E- Commerce; (b) Develop effective laws and regulations that shall govern E-Commerce at national level supported by regional and international systems; (c) Establish mechanisms to protect intellectual property rights related to E-Commerce. 6.7.3 OBJECTIVES a) To promote a stable, fair and competitive investment climate to facilitate the development of E-Commerce activities in the economy; b) To develop a highly competitive ICT industry capable of serving as the engine for driving Zambia s active participation in global trade; c) d) To facilitate the adoption of E-Commerce especially by SMEs in agriculture, tourism, small scale mining and manufacturing as well as nontraditional exports to ensure productivity and growth; To develop the services industry whose activities meet international standards in the production and delivery of globally competitive ECommerce products and Services. 39