ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In the crafting of this Policy appreciation is extended to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Comrade R.G. Mugabe, for spearheading the development and management of ICTs in Zimbabwe. Appreciation is given to the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Honourable S.C. Mandiwanzira and the Deputy Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Honourable Dr W.B.J. Mlambo, for their leadership role in the formulation of the Policy. The formulation of this Policy was also greatly assisted by the financial and technical support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Appreciation is also extended to the consultants for their work in the formulation of this Policy. Gratitude is extended to stakeholders and various Government departments for their contributions to this Policy. Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services officials who worked tirelessly towards the drafting of this Policy. Last, but not least, thank you to all stakeholders who participated in the crafting of the Policy, including ordinary Zimbabweans within and outside the country’s borders, for their contributions in its development. 44