c. Vibrant ICT industry that will facilitate the development of ICT products and services as well invigorating other industries; d. Universal Access to ICT Services; e. Diversified income opportunities for Malawi; f. Provision of enhanced ICT services in a secure and trustworthy environment; g. Professional and world-class ICT-based products and services; h. Improved access to relevant information and public services. 2.3. OVERAL POLICY OBJECTIVES The overall objective of the policy is to facilitate 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 knowledgebased society and economy. 3. POLICY PRIORITY AREAS The transformation of Malawi into a predominantly information-rich society and knowledge-based economy requires targeting areas of priority and of major contribution to the economy in a more integrated approach. In this respect, ten priority areas have been addressed by the policy; namely: 1. Strategic ICT Leadership, 2. Human Capital Development, 3. E-Government Services, 4. ICT in Industries, 5. ICT Infrastructure Development, 6. ICT in the priority Growth Sectors, 7. Responsive ICT Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Framework, 8. National Security, 9. International Cooperation, and 10. Universal Access of ICT and ICT related services. 7