3.9.2 Policy Measures, Instruments and Initiatives The Government through the relevant Ministries, in conjunction with the private sector, shall: • Develop a national information portal that promotes Lesotho as a niche tourism market and provides links to tourism opportunities and attractions. • Place links on the Internet that direct users to the tourist information available on Lesotho. • Make use of an integrated national Geographic Information Systems to support the planning of ICT infrastructure to tourist centres, conservation and natural resources management. • Connect major tourist centres to ICT infrastructure. • Encourage the tourism industry to use ICT’s to market products and services. • Deploy electronic control systems to monitor and protect wild life in national parks and reserves. 3.10 Gender and Youth ICTs can provide a powerful means for reaching out to youth and women and including them in the development process. Access to ICTs can have an empowering effect on youth and women through the acquisition of new skills and exposure to opportunities. ICT training programmes for youth can also help ensure that the future drivers of the economy have the necessary skills to become entrepreneurs, decision makers, educators and software developers. 3.10.1 Policy Objectives and Strategies Government is committed to deploying ICTs as tools in the process of ensuring gender equality, empowering and recognising women and youth in the development process. ICT Policy for Lesotho 46