73.
It is not feasible to implement all of these strategies at once. The ICT Strategies
adopted as part of the National ICT Policy will subsequently be elaborated in more
detail in action plans, which will set out specific action items, timelines, and parties
responsible for each.
D. Accessible ICT
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In order for the substantial benefits that are offered by increased use of ICT to be
realised in daily life, it is essential that users can in fact have access to those ICT. A
web of factors drive ICT accessibility, including infrastructure investment, content
creation, and training for users.
ICT Objective 1
Create an environment conducive to investment in ICT infrastructure, content and
services in order to improve the availability, accessibility and affordability of ICT for the
people of Solomon Islands.
Profaed an enfaeronment conduisif to infestmen in ict infrastrukja an serfisis fo mekem
ict serfisis aksesibol an afodabol fo pipol blo Solomon aelens.
Issues
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Perhaps the most fundamental challenge confronting Solomon Islands as it
endeavours to take full advantage of ICT is that for many individuals and
organizations ICT are at present difficult and expensive to access. In order for ICT
to be able to contribute to poverty alleviation, support economic development, and
provide other benefits that are expected from them, ICT must be available,
accessible and affordable to users.
76.
Improving the accessibility of ICT is closely connected to achieving key national
development objectives, in particular:
1: Alleviate poverty and improve the lives of Solomon Islanders in a
peaceful and stable society.
5: Increase economic growth and equitably distribute employment and
income benefits.
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