 ICT Sector competitiveness and viability  Infrastructure sharing  Human resource skills, capacity building and research Key implementation programs on specific projects, which are critical in achieving the desired results, are provided. The policy examines issues relating to capacity building and content development, research and development, gender and other marginalised groups. Financial and material resource issues are also brought to the fore with the realisation that these areas need to be addressed by Government together with the concerted efforts of other players. Participation by players from all sectors of the economy is encouraged in the implementation of this policy framework. The status of the existing regulatory framework coupled with the institutional mechanisms is also herein reviewed. Various players are identified and their respective roles proffered and it is hoped that if these roles are executed conscientiously, Zimbabwe will achieve its enunciated vision of emerging as a united, strong, democratic, prosperous and egalitarian nation with a high quality of life for all by the year 2020. 10