• • The involvement of all stakeholders in implementing the ICT Strategy under the the execution and the continuing direction of an ICT Cabinet Committee development of the action plan to chaired by the Minister of the Public Service accompany this National ICT Strategy; or his designee and comprised of GOB, Rigorous pursuit of outcomes outlined private sector, civil society and international within the Strategy. partners. The Department also expects to be The National ICT Strategy will also seek to attract local and foreign investors and development investment sufficient grants through various packages and incentives, workspace with supporting technology infrastructure, as well as a able to finance the ICT Strategy through the creation of a Universal Access Fund financed through a levy on the telecommunications and cable company sectors to meet the goals of increased ICT access and usage, which in turn will increase revenues to these sectors. pool of trained workers and professional Today Belize makes a quantum leap. staff. Potential investors and development future is within reach, and through strong agencies will be aggressively targeted leadership and the pursuit of the goals and through a focused promotional strategy. objectives identified, the vision of accelerated A centralized GOB ICT Department will be created under the direction of a Chief The development and the improved quality of life for all can become reality. Technology Officer. It will be charged with Belize ICT National Strategy 9