1 INTRODUCTION The Strategy outlines three strategic themes Digital Citizen, Digital Business and Digital Government, and these are supported by three strategic enablers: Regulation and Legislation, Infrastructure and Human Capital. The Strategy puts forward a suite of guiding principles and actions for ICT to be used for socio-economic development. It sets out how ICT can make a difference in areas such as the economy, employment, industry and small businesses, and how it can be used for national development, to empower citizens and transform government. It encourages everyone to reap the benefits that ICT can bring: better education, stronger businesses, efficient Government, sustainable economic growth and much more. Truly, it can provide a better quality of life for the Maltese. It is essential that the benefits of this nation’s knowledge society are enjoyed by every citizen irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, education, economic means or race. This will be achieved through intervention to circumvent obstacles. There will be action to enhance digital literacy and social equality, increase access for all and stimulate local content. 8