MICT identified the Strategic issues listed and described below. There are other challenges which were identified and can be resolved by the existing structure.         Slow pace of ICT development, access and use. This issue is propelled by many factors including; the absence of sufficient ICT Research and Development (R&D) in the country; lack of mechanisms for consolidation of all ICT services to empower the nation; inadequate measures/ tools to enforce proper regulations on affordability of ICT products and services; lack of mechanism and awareness on the effects of cybercrime and extremism will receive attention in the Strategic Plan period in the form of an electronic cyber bill; and insufficient efforts to position and market Namibia as a preferred regional ICT hub. The ICT and Information service sector is faced with a shortage of expertise. Graduates from universities and colleges around the country do not meet the required skilled for the market. Inadequate measure to strengthen Public Private Partnership (PPP). PPP is critical recipe to accelerate ICT development and improve information service delivery, especially in developing and disseminating local content. Similarly achievement of the strategic objectives of the Ministry will also require strengthening stakeholder relationships including Ministerial coordination. Loopholes and fragmentation of policies and laws. Inconsistencies of legislations leading to corrupt practices. Luck of initiatives to harmonise policies and laws. Negative effects of natural disasters. The environmental hazards have a direct and critical bearing in the development of the sector, example floods. Limited access and availability of insufficient information. This issue is caused by many factors: inadequate understanding on GRN programmes and projects; limited access to public information; and inadequate measure to make information easily accessible in all languages at grassroots level. Prevailing operational challenges. These include: outdated structure that is not aligned to the current mandate; no mechanism in place to monitor and evaluate service delivery; lack of incentives to attract technical staff; insufficient organisational culture; inadequate financial and human resources for Mandate execution; high staff turnover; mismatch of skills; and ever changing technology effecting the structure. Lack of ownership and national pride. 13 Ministry of Information and Communication Technology STRATEGIC PLAN 2017 - 22