TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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FOREWARD BY THE PRIME MINISTER
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(ii)
INTRODUCTION BY THE MINISTER
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1.
2.0
2.1
2.2
THE ICT POLICY AND
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STRATEGY
Introduction 7
Alignment of ICT Policy with National, Regional
& Global Commitments 9
ICT policy Vision, Mission and Principles
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Vision And Mission Statements
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Key Principles 10
3.0
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
3.3
3.4
ICT SECTOR STATUS AND OUTLOOK
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Telecommunications & Internet
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Last mile connectivity 11
Backbone infrastructure 12
Interconnection and Local Hosting
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Broadcasting 13
Postal Services 14
Electronic Payments Platforms
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4.0
4.1.
4.2.
4.3
POLICY OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES 15
Policy goals 15
Key priorities 16
Summary of strategic goals and timelines
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5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Technology (MPTT)
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National Communications Authority (NCA) 20
Telecom/Internet service providers / Local operators
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Broadcasters 21
Other Ministries and Government Departments
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Local ICT Companies 22
Other Entities 22
Summary of Key Institutional Arrangements
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1.1
1.2
6.0. POLICY FOCUS AREAS
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6.1
Legal, and Regulatory frameworks
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6.1.1 Policy objectives 23
6.1.2 Strategies 23
6.2
ICT Infrastructure 24
6.2.1 International & National Backbones
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6.2.2 Fixed and Mobile Last Mile Solutions
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6.2.3 Radio Spectrum Management
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6.2.4 Facilitating Access to Rights-of- Way (ROW) 25
6.2.5 Leveraging Passive Infrastructure
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6.2.6 Tower Sharing and Co-Location
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6.2.7 Security And Reliability Of Critical ICT Infrastructure
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6.2.8 Government Data Center
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6.2.9 Financial Systems Infrastructure
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6.2.10 Supporting Strategies 27
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