to review and update national policy for ICT to ensure it continues to be relevant and appropriate to meet the needs of Solomon Islands. 8. MCA proposes that responsibility for the implementation of this National ICT Policy will be vested in the Minister of the MCA. The Minister will be supported by national ICT stakeholders and ICT development committees that will be appointed by the Minister for specific specialised roles. The major support to implementing ICT policy shall be provided by the Department of Communication, Telecommunication Commission Solomon Islands, and ICTSU. 9. MCA proposes that initiatives identified during the process of project implementation that require public funds shall be funded through normal government stakeholders (including government Ministries, Departments, and Constitutional and Statutory entities). The government may also venture into financial arrangement with international stakeholders or aid donors to support implementation of this policy when the national government decided appropriate and suitable. Page | 6 Solomon Islands National ICT Policy

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