6 - Strategic Pillars and Executive Work Programs 6.4 Digital Citizenship Table 6.4: Digital Citizenship – Primary Programs Supporting online protection for children while respecting their creativity, and studying the provision of online family protection mechanisms that respect human rights and freedom of expression Encouraging internet and mobile service providers to run public awareness campaigns and provide protection mechanisms 50 51 smargorP evitucexE Executive Programs Digital Identity Management Program Table 6.4: Digital Citizenship – Primary Programs MCIT seeks to promote the principles of digital Internet safety: citizenship in Egypt and to define the rights and Developing content related to internet safety responsibilities of citizens in cyberspace. This axis is in line with the latest developments in the concerned with establishing and affirming the right field, paying particular attention to policies and of all citizens to use ICTs without discrimination, with programs related to children particular focus on the inclusion of marginalized Adopting IT governance concepts as a and vulnerable groups, people with disabilities and mechanism to protect privacy and information children. security The primary strategic objectives of this axis are: Developing internet safety measures in line Integrating people with disabilities in the with developments in ICT knowledge-based society Increasing the availability of protection systems Empowering women, particularly sole or primary for use with the internet and mobile phones earners, through IT skills Drafting legislation and amending current laws Making information and data available to all in a related to violation of privacy and information transparent manner security on the internet as appropriate Promoting acquisition of digital skills in marginalized Activating the role of the state in legal control and remote areas over illegal internet cafes and connections Supporting civil society capabilities through use of Carrying out research into online family ICTs protection Enabling citizens in general, and the elderly in Strengthening international cooperation to particular, to access digital services promote internet safety in Egypt Protecting the identity and privacy of individuals Promoting Arab cooperation and experience on the internet, thereby promoting use of digital exchange in the field of online safety, services and facilities particularly for youth Aims Developing infrastructure, technologies and policies to define, manage and coordinate the ownership, use and protection of personal information Creating a sound framework for digital identity management, supporting electronic provision of public services, efficient management of state resources and government transparency Technology Homes Program Boosting levels of IT knowledge and skills nationwide through training programs, including for people with disabilities, and also providing access to e-government services and services for families, women and children ICTs for Community Integration Empowering rural and marginalized communities through development projects and raising awareness of the benefits of ICTs in cooperation with civil society organizations Promoting development in rural and marginalized areas through application of technology solutions to establish an integrated sustainable development model Empowering women through illiteracy eradication programs Improving services in education, healthcare and in support of small businesses through use of ICTs Program ICTs for People with Disabilities Initiative ICTs for Civil Society Program Postal Service Access Enhancement Program Internet Safety Program Improving quality of life and social integration for people with disabilities through use of ICTs Promoting and supporting a productive and interactive disabled community Raising the capacity of organizations working with people with disabilities Raising awareness of the potential of ICTs to support people with disabilities Raising the capacity of civil society organizations working in development (including NGOs and IT Clubs) and empowering target groups (in particular young people and women) by building capacity through use of ICTs Empowering target groups to play a greater role in society through the adoption of a rights-based approach to development, incorporating social entrepreneurship, networking and knowledge sharing Using ICTs to improve and expand postal services, including mobile services, to facilitate communication and trade, thereby promoting economic and social development Preparing and implementing a number of projects promoting the protection, education and empowerment of families on the internet, with special focus on the protection and empowerment of children through the growing number of protection systems available for internet and mobile use