5.0 Policy Focus Areas 5.1 Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework 5.1.1 Introduction Currently, there are various uncoordinated policies guiding various aspects of the Liberian ICT sector, in addition to laws relating to different areas of the sector. Apart from the fact that these policies and laws are in need of alignment, gaps exist in support for the converged ICT sector. For the identified activities to take place efficiently, it is also necessary that the legal framework is standardized with requirements of the information economy and international best practices for engendering trust and confidence amongst players. The ICT regulator needs to be seen as independent, effective, transparent and fair in ensuring adherence to legal provisions and regulatory practices. 5.1.2 Policy Objectives. 1. Review existing legislation and facilitate, where necessary, the enactment of laws that would enhance the development of ICT sector for national growth; 2. To facilitate the enactment of appropriate legislation that ensures protection of physical ICT infrastructure, addresses cyber-security, and enhances national security; 3. To prevent the occurrence of multiple regulations and taxation, the occurrence of which is a disincentive to investors; 4. Legal or regulatory interventions must not stifle creativity or impede free flow of information, but necessary checks and balances must still exist; 5. Legal provisions must be standardized with needs of the information economy and with international norms. Regulatory regime must be equitable, transparent, progressive and customer-centric. 5.1.3 Strategies The MOPT shall: 1. Review and harmonize all existing laws relating to ICT; 2. Enact new laws, where necessary, to anticipate future development and growth of the ICT sector; 3. Adopt a law to protect critical infrastructure. 4. Implement the regional (ECOWAS) texts on cybersecurity regulations 5. Ensure regulations are in place to govern electronic financial transactions and epayments 6. Provide support for technical training for those responsible for implementing the policy 5.2 ICT Infrastructure Strategy 5.2.1 Policy Objectives 1. To facilitate and support development of efficient and secure nationwide ICT 30