CHAPTER TWO THE VISION, MISSIONS, STRATEGIES AND POLICY GOALS The Vision for Ghana The Global Vision To improve the quality of life of the people of Ghana by enriching their social, economic and cultural well-being through the modernization of the economy and society. The Vision, does not envisage the future of Ghana only in economic development terms -- It acknowledges the need for Ghana to develop politically, socially and culturally to foster: political stability, good governance and system of government; improvement in the quality of life of the people of Ghana; national unity and security; social interaction, cohesion and integration; social justice; environmental protection and the fostering of the cultural heritage and the image of Ghana. The Vision also aims at enhancing the pride and confidence of the people of Ghana in their abilities and capabilities to develop Ghana into a prosperous nation that is at peace with itself territorially and ethnically. To contribute to the realization of the Global Vision, within the context of using ICTs as an engine for Ghana’s socio-economic development, an ICT4AD Vision shall be pursued. The ICT4AD Vision for Ghana To improve the quality of life of the people of Ghana by significantly enriching their social, economic and cultural well-being through the rapid development and modernization of the economy and society using information and communication technologies as the main engine for accelerated and sustainable economic and social development The ICT4AD Mission Statements To realize the key aspirations of the ICT4AD vision, the following missions shall be pursued: Main Mission To transform Ghana into an information-rich, knowledge-based and technology-driven high income economy and society 21