The enabling Zim-ASSET policy targets are developed, measured and monitored through specific projects and implementation plans rolled out together with other Government departments. 6.2 Growth – Enable and foster access to and increased use of telecommunications/ICT The policy objective is to achieve a year on year ICT sector growth rate that is twice as high as the Zimbabwe national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The rationale behind this policy objective is to use ICT sector growth to directly contribute towards the overall national socio-economic agenda. According to the World Bank, a 10% increase in broadband penetration causes a 1,38% in GDP contribution. In 2013 ICT contributed 15,2% to Zimbabwe's GDP. According to the 2015 National Budget, the forecast ICT growth is 6.4%. In developing economies like Zimbabwe, it is a lot easier to drive and achieve ICT sector standalone goals because the other sectors of the economy such as mining or agriculture, as examples, may not be ready to embrace ICT on a significant scale. The Policy objective also aims to minimise the impact of natural disasters and climate change on the general populace. Effective disaster response demands rapid access to reliable and accurate data and the capacity to assess, analyse and integrate information from varied sources. If effectively deployed, ICTs can help in reducing the impact of natural disasters and acute climaterelated events. A key component in enabling the growth and access to telecommunications is the efficient management and utilisation of radio frequency spectrum. In this regard, the Policy objective is to achieve, inter alia: a) Efficient utilisation of radio frequency spectrum for sustainable national socio-economic development b) Enhanced national security and defence; c) Enhanced emergency preparedness against disasters; d) Efficiency in the dissemination of educational information and entertainment; e) Efficient and affordable telecommunication services; f) Research and Development; and g) Enhancement of social and economic progress. 6.3 Achieve ICT Leadership in Africa The policy objective is for Zimbabwe’s ICT to be ranked in the top 3 in Africa using the ICT Development Index (IDI) by 2018 and number 1 in 5 years’ time. The policy objective aims to put Zimbabwe on the ICT global stage and a hub for Africa in terms innovation, 19