The National ICT Strategy presents a by anyone, anywhere, at anytime, and Vision Accelerated through any media and device, and secondly development and improved quality of life Widespread ICT usage in every aspect of for all Belizeans through universal access national development including security & and widespread usage of Information and crime reduction, improving health care, Communication Technology. improving the effectiveness and efficiency of that Accelerated focuses on development that is empowered by ICTs will become a reality Government, developing competitive businesses and building new industries. and The achievement of these goals will come Communication Technologies (ICT) at the about by addressing six major Objectives over center of Belize’s social and economic the next five years. These objectives are the development as a dynamic industry sector heart of the strategy: by putting Information in itself (as a sector), and in support of the development of other sectors of the • and – Creating a vibrant, industry that enables the availability and foster, accelerate and sustain long-term cultural ICT competitive and open telecommunication economy (as an enabler) in order to social, Open accessibility of quality and affordable economic telecommunication development of the country. services to consumers and fostering social and This is the Mission of the National ICT strategy. It will be executed through a economic benefits to the country; • ICT In Education - Infusing all aspects of collaborative and participative approach the education systems with ICTs for that involves the Government of Belize improved delivery and learning, and (GOB), along with the private sector, civil improved access to education by all; society and international development partners. Together, though a leadership • developed ICT services sector and driving driven governance approach, the national ICT strategy will be the adoption and usage of ICT in all aggressively dimensions of business operations to implemented. create competitive advantage at the business and country levels; The National ICT Strategy envisions that accelerating national development will be ICT in E-Commerce – Creating a well • eInclusion – Bringing the benefit of ICTs empowered by pursuing two major goals. into all segments of the population, Firstly Universal Access to ICTs, ensuring including people who are disadvantaged ICT accessibility, acceptance and usability due to education, age, gender, income, Belize ICT National Strategy 7