26 Conclusion This policy recognises that ICTs contribute significantly to the reduction of social, political and economic inequalities, increase national productivity, and enhance wealth creation and entrepreneurship and increase efficiency in public administration. ICTs also strengthen democratic values and promote gender equality and the interest of marginalised groups. The policy further recognises that in order for ICTs to act as an effective catalyst for national development, upgrading and substantial investment in high broadband ICT infrastructure and capacity buildings as well as enabling institutional arrangements are a prerequisite. The ICT policy also seeks to ensure that private sector interests and expertise create investment in which the ICT sector generates jobs, increases national productivity and empowers citizens through the amplification of choices brought by unfettered connectivity. Existing and new public and private sector institutions across all sectors of the economy are expected to formulate sector based strategies/programmes to implement ICT flagship projects. Such projects would, inter alia, promote awareness of the benefits of ICTs, develop human skills in ICTs, enhance research and training capability, demonstrate the benefits of public sector leadership and encourage public-private partnerships. 41