6 - Strategic Pillars and Executive Work Programs The National ICT Strategy for 2012-2017 comprises seven main work pillars that represent the executive tracks for programs and projects related to the ICT sector in the next five years. These pillars reflect the objectives of the strategic plan, with each pillar aiming to achieve one or more objectives. The pillars are: the Telecom and postal services infrastructure, Government ICT infrastructure and digital services, national capacity building, digital citizenship, IT industry development, ICT innovation and entrepreneurship and international cooperation. 6.1 Telecommunications and Postal Service Infrastructure In light of the global communications revolution and in support of Egypt’s democratic transition, MCIT and the ICT sector will proceed in developing the national ICT infrastructure to serve the growing needs of government, business and individuals. International experience shows that advanced ICT infrastructure is a major driver of economic activity across all sectors. This pillar is concerned with: implementation of the National Broadband Strategy through the National Initiative for Broadband; modernization of the postal network and diversification of postal services; and Cybersecurity and safety. The primary strategic objectives of this pillar are: Implementation of the National Broadband Strategy: Network coverage for fixed high-speed internet to reach 75% of Egyptian households at 2 Mbps by 2015 Availability of 3G services for 98% of the population by 2015 4.5 million households subscribing to highspeed internet by 2015 (equivalent to 22% of the Egyptian families in 2015) 8 million subscribers to mobile high-speed internet by 2015 (equivalent to 10% of the population) 50% of public service authorities connected to the internet at 25 Mbps by 2015 50% of third-level Egyptian administrative localities served by at least one public internet access point at 25 Mbps 40 41