3.0 CHAPTER 3 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK The ICT policy is a tool for achieving Government’s broader development goals. The following 10 cross cutting catalysts have been selected to provide the strategic framework needed to guide the successful implementation of the ICT policy and to realise national development goals. These catalysts are: • ICT and Supporting Infrastructure • Education and Human Resource Development • Enabling Legal and Regulatory Framework • Rapid Delivery of ICT Services • E-Government • E-Commerce • Health • Agriculture and Food Security • Tourism, the Environment and Natural Resources • Gender and Youth 3.1 ICT and Supporting Infrastructure The country needs modern and efficient infrastructure, including roads, utilities and communications networks in order to realise the benefits offered by ICTs. Without such infrastructure, it becomes impossible to deliver telecommunications, broadcasting, computing and information services such as the Internet, mobile cellular communications, digital television and radio, interactive multi-media, telemedicine and distance learning. 3.1.1Policy Objectives and Strategies Lesotho’s physical infrastructure is underdeveloped and limited in coverage. Special policy measures are needed to assist the development of advanced communications networks and to improve coverage, range and quality of services. Policy measures are also needed to support the development of supporting infrastructure such as roads and ICT Policy for Lesotho 26