National Information and Communications Technology Policy and commitments, there are still challenges such as public understanding of safety related issues in ICT; lack of appropriate frameworks that address safety issues of ICT equipment, products, services, information systems and mobile applications; managing electronic waste; protecting children online and regulation of online content which is detrimental to national culture. 3.7.2.1 Policy Objective To promote safety in the use of ICT products and services. 3.7.2.2 Policy Statements The Government shall:i) Ensure there is framework for coordination and promotion of ICT safety; ii) Ensure availability of appropriate technologies and mechanisms for management of online content and protection of children online; and iii) Put in place appropriate mechanisms for electronic waste management for safety of people and environmental protection. The Government shall:3.7.3 Issue: ICT Standardization In recent years Tanzania has been experiencing rapid technological advancement which has led to convergence of technology and service delivery channels. The use of existing standards and the development of new ones as well as standardized approaches to achieve interoperability should be supported by standards development organizations, with the active participation of industry. Priority areas that need ICT standardization include, but are not limited to: interoperability of technologies and systems; control of electronic gadgets; harmonization of institutional mandates; quality of ICT related service, hardware and software standards. With the proliferation of ICT equipment and devices in the country that are loaded with applications to accomplish various business processes, it stands to reason that there should be need for addressing ICT related standardization aspects. Furthermore, standards encourage economies of scale, interoperability, competition, innovation and safety, which are crucial for the growth of the ICT sector. 33