6.3.1 AFFORDABILITY TARGETS In order for the government to assess the effectiveness of the strategies to improve broadband affordability and access, it is important to have clear definitions and targets for affordability. For example, currently the Alliance for Affordable Internet proposes that 1GB of mobile prepaid data should cost at most 2% of average monthly per capita income (or “1 for 2” target). At this level, it is expected that lower-income groups would be more likely to be able to afford an entry-level mobile data plan. 6.3.2 COMPETITION POLICY This Policy promotes the development of a solid competition policy to ensure that citizens have a choice of ICT services at an affordable cost. This involves ensuring a level playing field and open competition between market players in a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory manner. Regulations need to be developed to identify operators with Significant Market Power (SMP) and to discourage anti-competitive behavior such as collusion, with appropriate measures for breaches. 6.3.3 STRATEGIES 1. Set and periodically review voice and broadband penetration targets to gauge progress 2. Ensure last mile connectivity access is pervasive across the country 3. Promote infrastructure sharing to reduce operator costs which in turn reduces costs to the end-user 4. Create incentives to service providers to ensure rapid roll out of services 5. Ensure competition rules promote affordable services and the entry of new businesses into the access market, including small - scale village based operators 6. Establish a Universal Access strategy to plug gaps in voice and broadband supply with clear and transparent criteria for support 7. Leverage co-ordinated connectivity building for public services (schools, clinics, police stations, libraries, public access facilities, local authorities etc) in rural areas for provision of access to the public in those areas 8. Support demand building initiatives and support programs to promote public awareness, digital skills, and the provision of electricity where needed, to support connectivity requirements. 28 6.4 INFORMATION SAFETY AND CYBER-SECURITY Considering the importance of ICTs and related infrastructure as a means of achieving national development goals, it is crucial that the security of the infrastructure is ensured, including the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all data systems in use. The MPTT will draw on knowledge from experts in technology, security, privacy, law and business to define appropriate security measures while maintaining the openness of the Internet, opportunities for innovation, and the fundamental values of freedom of expression, privacy, and access to information. In this context, cyber-security threats are rapidly evolving and an effective policy must be flexible enough to deal with existing, emerging and evolving threats. In addition, information security concepts need to be factored into ICT adoption and development strategies at all levels to ensure security issues are addressed in all government systems. This will involve the development of a common approach by all government information officers.