1 VISION AND GOALS 1.2 Vision and mission Vision: Uganda is a Digitally Empowered Society and Knowledge Economy. Mission: To create a ensuring a secure and resilient cyberspace that supports the adoption and innovation of ICT in all sectors for the socio-economic stability and development of Uganda. 1.3 Goals Digitalization is an important process that supports Uganda’s economic development, national welfare, and prosperity. Our goal is to have ICTs incorporated into every aspect of the everyday lives of people, organisations, business and government. The national cybersecurity system established by this Strategy aims to support fostering safe and trusted digital economy of Uganda to ensure safety of e-services and reduce cybercrime. The strategy set strategic goals in 6 areas. Following the whole-of-nation principle The protection of Uganda and its citizens in cyberspace is a shared responsibility – everyone has a role to play. The COVID crisis has shown the importance of secure online connectivity as it is forcing anything which can be digitized, to digitize and many organisations have had to embrace remote working. The whole-of-nation principle calls for citizens, private sector companies, and government agencies to work hand-in-hand to seize the various possibilities of digital technology while managing cyber risks. The Government of Uganda is putting in place the necessary infrastructure and policies to build capabilities, and to create a conducive ecosystem for the Digitally Empowered Society and Knowledge Economy of Uganda as set in the Digital Uganda Vision. In addition, the Government is conducive ecosystem to foster Uganda’s cybersecurity by developing and enforcing policies and guidelines. However, both companies and community as important stakeholders shall do their part and follow national cybersecurity guidelines and policies set by the Government. 7 (43) [Draft Version for stakeholder consultation]