• Encourage that road networks are expanded to facilitate the deployment of ICT infrastructure. 3.1.2 Policy Measures, Instruments and Initiatives With the goal of increasing equitable, affordable and cost-effective universal access to ICT products and services throughout the country, the Government through the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology and in conjunction with the Department of Energy, the Ministry of Transport, the regulatory bodies and the private sector shall: • Promote international standards and best practices in the deployment of flexible and robust ICT infrastructure. • Ensure that regulations for the sector allow industry freedom of choice in its selection of technologies needed to deliver ICT services and products. • Create measures to ensure an environment that attracts both domestic and foreign investment needed to develop the requisite infrastructure to support the delivery and use of ICTs. • Establish a Universal Service Fund to promote the expansion of ICT infrastructure in underserved areas. • Form partnerships with ICT service providers to ensure that ICT services are not restricted due to geography, income level or disability. 3.2 Education and Human Resource Development Lesotho must invest in education and human resource development in order to transfer to a knowledge-based society. The country needs a human resource base that can support the deployment and exploitation of ICT services and technologies driving an information economy. Thus, investments must be made in all levels of formal education. Government in partnership with the private sector will work towards creating training opportunities and promoting an environment that is conducive to job creation and job enrichment in the ICT sector. ICT Policy for Lesotho 28