4. MASTER PLAN STRUCTURE, STRATEGIC THEMES AND PILLARS 4.1 The National ICT Master Plan structure The 2014-2031 National ICT Master Plan focuses on social and economic transformation by creating inclusive opportunities in order to achieve enhanced quality of life for the people of Malawi. The plan places emphasis on supporting ICTbased innovation and developing human capital in the ICT sector. It also aims to accelerate economic growth through ICT services and e-business enabling environment. Good and robust ICT infrastructure and e-services are strong support pillars of the Master Plan. The plan aligns with the strategic priorities within the National ICT Policy, the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS II), the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) and Vision 2020. 4.2 National ICT Vision An ICT-led Malawi 4.3 OBJECTIVES The overall objective of the National ICT Master Plan is to implement the National ICT policy and achieve its objective of facilitating “the creation of an enabling environment for efficient, effective and sustainable utilisation, exploitation and development of ICT in all sectors of the economy, including the rural and underserved communities, in order to attain an information-rich and knowledge-based society and economy” Specific objectives: • Facilitate socio-economic growth and development by promoting the ICT industry and establishing ICT infrastructure; • Achieve good governance and transparent government through ICT • Strengthen country’s global competitiveness; 38