depict available ICT indicators and data to the users; as well as initiating the review of the National Information Policy; and the drafting the Access to Information Bill development process. In addition, the Ministry of ICT facilitated the establishment of 25 Multi-purpose Community Centres in remote parts of the country, equipping them with internet infrastructure. Through the Namibia Film Commission outreach programmes, we saw the rise of Mobile Cinemas taken to grassroots communities in 199 villages and settlements all over the country. This particular activity was initiated to develop a screen culture in remote rural communities. Educational, informative and entertaining videos and films have been screened to keep communities abreast of both historical and current affairs developments in our country and beyond. In line with the country’s policy on International Relations and Cooperation as well as SouthSouth Cooperation Strategy, the Namibia Film Commission together with the Institute of Cinematography and Audio-visual Arts (ICAA) in Argentina funded the film “The Hidden Sky”. Since its release it continues to be screened at International Film Festivals in Africa, Asia, North and South America. The film is produced in Spanish, Khoekhoegowab (Damara-Nama) and Otjiherero with English subtitles. About 100 Namibians were employed onset, while 5 received training in filmmaking. In order to meet the demands of the evolving ICT sector, the Ministry is in the process of reviewing the current staff structure to make it synonymous to the mandate. During the new 5 year Strategic Plan, the MICT will continue with efforts to invest in its human resources through appropriate capacity building initiatives , which will not only be through traditional training methods, but also through grooming and mentoring as alternative, less cost consuming means. In furthering its mandate, MICT is committed to provide its staff with state of the art infrastructure and ICT equipment, hereby creating a conducive working environment and equipping staff to enhance performance excellence, through the implementation of the Customer Service Charter (CSC). With the implementation of the CSC, coupled with the new ‘core values’ which are ‘Helpfulness; Innovation; Transparency, Accessibility, and Accountability (HITAA)’, the MICT vows to committedly improve service delivery and serve the Namibian citizens. The general public should look forward to extended and accessible broadband services which will enable each citizen to participate in democratic processes, stay connected, communicate and enjoy unfettered access to information, as it should be. 2 Ministry of Information and Communication Technology STRATEGIC PLAN 2017 - 22