c. To set up Internet access points throughout the country especially targeting women, youth and the physically challenged to provide affordable and easy access to ICT for them. d. To use the capabilities of the Internet and e-commerce to facilitate the access of women, youth and the physically challenged to business and entrepreneurial opportunities. e. To ensure the dissemination of national, regional and international welfare policies, plans and activities concerning women, youth and the physically challenged through a website and mailing lists that will enhance access to information on issues related to them. A1-9-3 Challenges a. Inadequate resources (human, material and financial) for the launching of a national programme to promote ICT among women, youth and the physically challenged. b. Lack of gender-sensitive commitments due to traditional/social/cultural inhibitions. c. Low level of literacy among women, youth and the physically challenged, especially at the grassroots. d. Low interest in mathematics, science and technology subjects at secondary school level by girls. e. Unavailability of stable electricity supply, especially in the rural areas. f. High cost of ICT training programmes. A1-9-4 Targets a. Building of websites giving information on development issues concerning women, youth and the physically challenged by 2010. b. Introduction of subsidised/incentives-based (e.g. awards, scholarships) ICT programmes for women, youth and the physically challenged in educational and ICT training institutions by 2010. c. Establishment of rural women’s multimedia resource centres and Internet cafés on a pilot basis targeting women and youth that are also accessible to the physically challenged by 2010. d. Development of special training and educational materials for the physically challenged in training and educational institutions by 2010. e. Establish on-the-job ICT training for physically challenged (e.g. call centres, assembly line work etc.). A1-10 Media and Civil Society A1-10-1 Issues ICT Policy of Sierra Leone Page 57 / 63