(x) Encourage continued infrastructure upgrades and investments in new ICT technologies in order to maintain and improve the country’s strong position regionally in the domain of ICT deployment and usage. (xi) Promote infrastructure upgrades and investments which improve international access and connectivity to global markets 3.2 Legal and Regulatory Framework (i) Review the existing legislations, taking cognisance of international best practices, and foster a clear and supportive legal framework that promotes and supports the long term development of the ICT sector. (ii) Promote confidence for engagement with the information society through enactment of legislations addressing issues including, inter alia, computer and computer related crime, consumer protection, intellectual property rights, dispute resolution and security. (iii) Establish a comprehensive legal framework for e-business and innovation. (iv) Develop appropriate regulations that would ensure fair and equitable competition amongst service providers and promote rapid growth of new services and applications. (v) Promote appropriate training for the legal community on regulatory issues, including law enforcement agencies. (vi) Monitor trends in ICT legislation internationally and adopt legislations that will establish a framework for creation of an Information Society and Economy (IS&E). National ITC ICT Policy for Seychelles 6

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