2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 policies and trust issues associated with a modern networked society, citizen participation and other critical success factors Enactment of an Intellectual Property Protection Act Design of a more proactive role for the Telecommunications Unit as the IP address issuing authority in the implementation of the policy related to internet governance, domain name and space management Design of modern e-commerce legislation for electronic dealings with Government agencies Develop distance selling and buying legislation to protect consumers in local, regional and international trading transactions Protection of users of ICT devices from abuse and fraud and invasion of privacy Protection of child users of ICT devices from sexual and other related forms of abuse Work with the International Community to ensure that national development is not unduly restrained by policies relating to intellectual property rights being pursued by industrialized countries Provision of an electronic signatures service for use by individuals and businesses Partnerships with businesses to assist in provision of a secured environment for the conduct of e-commerce and for protection of their information systems from unauthorized access Strategic Objective 3 To promote and facilitate the use and application of ICTs by all segments of society for economic, social and cultural development. All segments of society must be equipped with the tools and skills necessary to utilize ICTs. Education and training opportunities must therefore be made widely available to accommodate persons interested in acquiring ICT skills. In this connection, the needs of disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities must also be taken into consideration. Public sector and private sector institutions must be restructured and reformed to promote and facilitate the use of ICTs in everyday life. Ref. 3.1 3.2 Strategic Objectives Disseminate basic information on ICTs through all possible media Embark on national communication and education campaigns aimed 36