The ICT roadmap 2014-2031 consists of four distinct plans split into : • A three (3) year plan 2014-2016 • Three five(5) years each plans for the years 2017-2021, 2022-2026, 2027-2031. 4.4.1 THE 2014-2016 NATIONAL ICT PLAN is the first part of the ICT Roadmap for Malawi. The end goal is to ensure universal access to information through government investment in ICT infrastructure development. With good infrastructure in place, existing government systems will be enhanced with web based system, including intranet and extranet development. Over the period 2014 to 2016, the Plan will focus on Government’s thrust to increase ICT utilisation and uptake within the public sector while establishing an enabling environment for private sector to participate in the economic development. 4.4.2 FOR THE PERIOD 2017 TO 2021, the focus shifts to innovation and human capital development in order to create a critical mass of knowledge workers and stimulate ICT industry growth and sectoral transformation. Emphasis in this phase will be on developing strategic advantages in specific industries to enhance Malawi value proposition in regional and international markets. As Malawi Growth and Development Strategy goals evolve, this roadmap can be re-aligned to reflect any changes in priority areas. 4.4.3 FOR THE PERIOD 2022 TO 2026, the focus shifts to ICT Industry development and e-businesses. In this plan Malawi creates an enabling environment for businesses to compete on global market through thriving online businesses that export goods and services realizing the MGDSII goal of being an export led economy. In this period innovation and human capital development is escalated in order to continue with the aim of creating a critical mass of knowledge workers as well as sectoral specific industries development needed to stimulate ICT industry growth and sectoral transformation. As Malawi Growth and Development Strategy goals evolve, this roadmap can be re-aligned 41