cyber security as well as on accreditation and certification of ICT infrastructure, services and suppliers. Relevant Achievable National ICT4D Policy Objective & Goals Effective Governance of National Cyber Security Policy Background to Program /Initiative The NCSC is part of the proposed institutional structure to be created to sustain the cyber security policy in the long term. Description of Program/Initiative The Ghana Cyber Security Centre is envisioned to become a one-stop coordination centre for national cyber security initiatives by adopting a coordinated and focused approach, with the key objective of strengthening the country’s cyber security arena. The centre will be under the purview of the Ministry of Communications, and overseen by the National Cyber Security Council for policy direction and the National Security Council in times of national crisis. Program/Initiative Implementation Rationale The rationale for the setting up the NCSC is the help establish and institutional approach to coordinating the policies of CNII sectors to ensure that the risks of attack are at the barest minimum and disaster recovery and business continuity processes put in place to take care of any eventual breach. It will also spearhead all awareness and education activities on Cyber security after creation. Program/Initiative Implementation Specific Goals - - Program/Initiative time frame 47 | P a g e To make Ghana a safe destination for cyber activity To boost national image in its sphere of influence and make it a leader in the region To ensure that Ghana has technical skill to maintain low level of risk that will be achieved To be set up within first two years. National Cyber Security Policy & Strategy