ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES Government entities providing social initiatives and essential services such as education, healthcare, welfare, justice, tourism, utilities and transport may require ad hoc ICT programmes. The input of ICT should be seen as an opportunity to serve customers and cut across boundaries. 34. Sector specific ICT programmes Sector specific ICT programmes or strategies will be developed by collaborating with all stakeholders. There will be a philosophy of cutting across ministerial boundaries. The ultimate aim will be to secure consistency, buy-in, effectiveness in implementation and value to citizens and businesses as the ultimate beneficiaries. 35. eLearning A complete ICT infrastructure will be provided for educators, students and parents, encouraging a digital mindset and widening learning opportunities. Educators will be supported to make full use of eLearning platforms and other digital learning technologies. 36. eHealth Citizens will be empowered by providing them with secure and easy access to their health records. Similarly, healthcare providers will gain secure and seamless access to the patients’ records. 37. Transportation Government will use digital technology in land, sea and air transport. Special emphasis will be given to the deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems for improving road safety, traffic flow and incountry travel. National Digital Strategy 2014 – 2020 45

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