VI. Outcomes It is expected that the most significant outcomes resulting from a CARICOM Single ICT Space are ubiquity and consistency of ICT services across the Caribbean Community at affordable prices to citizens. Other outcomes include:     Equitable, affordable access to broadband information and communication technologies, which are secure, ubiquitous and reliable; and which facilitate rapid acquisition, processing and dissemination of information; The use of ICTs to gather information and knowledge, manipulate and disseminate it effectively for citizens’ social and economic progress; Enhancement of regional trade, innovation, competitiveness and citizen welfare; and Practical support for the realisation of the CARICOM digital economy. The outcomes of the CARICOM Single ICT Space are captured in Chart 3 below. Equitable, affordable, ubiquitous ICT Services Robust National and Regional Broadband Infrastructure Reduced costs for business End-User Benefits, Enriched Citizenship and Welfare Rapid acquisition, processing and dissemination of information Harmonised Policy, Legal and Regulatory framework A Single CARICOM ICT Space Facilitating Collaboration and sharing of resources Ability to gather information and apply knowledge Providing Digital support for the CSME A Regional E-Payment Platform Entrepreneur development, innovation and advancement Chart 3: Outcomes of the CARICOM Single ICT Space Page 13 of 27