TABLE OF CONTENTS Abbreviations 3 Foreword by Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister Foreword by Edward Zammit Lewis, Parliamentary Secretary 4 5 1. Introduction 6 2. The Local ICT Landscape: Challenges And Opportunities 10 3. The Digital Malta Vision 3.1 Strategic Themes 3.2 Underlying Principles 20 20 23 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 Digital Citizen Goals Guiding Principles Actions Enhancing Digital Literacy and Social Equality Access For All Stimulating Local Content 24 24 25 28 28 29 29 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 Digital Business Goals Guiding Principles Actions Transforming Business Sustaining Entrepreneurship and Attracting New Businesses eCommerce - Going Global Stimulating Research & Innovation 30 30 31 34 34 35 36 37 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 Digital Government Goals Guiding Principles Actions Citizen and Business-Centric Government Efficient Government Open Government Essential Government Services 38 38 39 42 42 43 44 45 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 Regulation And Legislation Goals Guiding Principles Actions Legislative Infrastructure Interoperability and Standards A Robust Internet 46 46 46 48 48 49 49 National Digital Strategy 2014 – 2020 1