The broad objectives of the National ICT Policy include five focus areas, namely: 2.1 I CT Infrastructure – Promote the provision of accessible, universal, affordable, reliable, modern and high quality levels of ICT facilities and services. 2.2 L egal and Regulatory Framework – Provide for the creation of an enabling legal and regulatory environment that ensures the growth and development of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. 2.3 H uman Resource Development – Promote the use of ICT to enhance education and skills development and build a growing ICT-savvy Nation. I 2.4 ndustry – Use ICT to create an enabling and conducive environment for the promotion of investment and the development of a vibrant and sustainable economy. 2.5 G overnment – Government as a user, purchaser, and regulator must support the use of ICT for the innovative, effective and efficient delivery of information and services to the citizen and within the public sector. National ITC ICT Policy for Seychelles 4

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