4.0 CHAPTER 4 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK POLICY IMPLEMENTATION. This section outlines the institutional arrangements and sector restructuring needed to facilitate the successful implementation of the ICT policy. 4.1. Strengthening of the ICT Department The Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology (MCST) shall strengthen the ICT Department as the lead implementing body of the ICT Policy and initiatives in the country. This Department is charged with: • ICT Promotion and Coordination. • Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilisation • Monitoring and Evaluation of the ICT sector. 4.1.1. ICT Promotion and Coordination The ICT Department is responsible for promoting the take up of ICT services and products throughout the economy. Specifically, the ICT Department is to: • Implement ICT public awareness programs and initiatives to help generate demand for ICT products and services throughout society. • Review and revise the ICT policy and strategies periodically in order to keep pace with technological developments and the needs of Lesotho. • Advise Government on national ICT requirements and policy matters. • Formulate laws and regulations to guide implementation of ICT policies and strategies. • Establish an ICT Cadre to assist other Government institutions with the development of internal ICT policies, programmes and projects. • Encourage all public sector institutions to integrate ICTs in their core activities and to train staff to make full use of ICTs. ICT Policy for Lesotho 48