c) enhancing the capacity of policy makers and public service officials from the three countries on the issues of Information Society. 3) ICTs for development a) enhancing the capacity of the three countries on the use and development of different software models, including open-source and free software; b) using ICTs to impart literacy skills; c) harnessing Human Computer Interaction Technologies to address development challenges, especially those related to illiteracy and disability; d) conduct research on affordable connectivity, including wireless and satellite technologies to extend access to ICTs, especially to under-privileged people and those located in rural and remote areas; e) harnessing technologies such as grid and cluster computing, high performance conlputing and broadband communication networks for advancing research, development and competitiveness; t) conduct research on the use of ICT to overcome language barriers within and amongst the three countries; g) conduct research on interoperability frameworks to enable secure and fast exchange of data within and between the three countries; and h) conduct research on the use of ICTs to improve the delivery and access to health services, education, promotion and support for Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). 4) World Summit on the fuformation Society The three countries shall continue to co-ordinate positions for the Wodd Summit on the Information Society follow-up mechanisms, as well as for other fora and organisations related to Information Society and ICTs. Article 3 Modes of co-operation This Framework shall be implemented through the following nlodes of co-operation: a) co-ordination of initiatives; b) sharing of experience and expertise through, inter alia, exchange of technical missions and information; 3