effect, and the indicators to measure the degree to which success is
achieved.
4.
PART TWO sets out the Government’s ICT Objectives, together with its strategies
for achieving those objectives. These ICT Objectives and ICT Strategies are at the
heart of the National ICT Policy. The nine ICT objectives are:
Accessible ICT: “Provide an environment conducive to investment in
ICT infrastructure
and
services
to
make
ICT
communications
accessible and affordable for the people of Solomon Islands.”
Legal Environment for ICT:
“Enact or amend laws, and establish or
reform administrative and enforcement bodies, to create an environment
that supports the secure, cost-effective and productive deployment and
use of ICT in Solomon Islands.”
ICT for Good Governance: “Utilize ICT at all levels of government
to promote good governance and facilitate the efficient administration
of government and delivery of public services throughout Solomon
Islands.”
ICT for Peace and Unity: “Promote reconciliation, national unity, peace,
law and order, and access to justice throughout Solomon Islands by
innovative use of ICT.”
ICT for Health: “Improve healthcare and health service delivery
throughout Solomon Islands by innovative use of ICT and promote healthy
ICT working conditions and practices.”
ICT for Learning: “Improve the availability and quality of education
throughout Solomon Islands by innovative use of ICT and develop ICT
know-how in the workforce and public generally.”
ICT for Business: “Promote the availability, affordability and use of
ICT to support economic growth, private sector development and
employment creation in Solomon Islands.”
ICT for the Environment: “Utilize ICT to manage and protect Solomon
Islands’ natural resources and environment, to respond effectively to
climate change and natural disasters, and ensure ICT use and disposal
practices minimize adverse impact on our environment.”
ICT for Equity: “Promote access to and use of ICT in Solomon
Islands
to further
the
goals
of
gender
equality,
empowerment, and inclusive development.”
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