5.5 OTHER MINISTRIES AND GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS Due to the cross cutting nature ICTs, it is expected that all Federal and Government departments and member state authorities will have a role to play in maximising the potential benefits of ICTs in Somalia. To ensure full coordination and progress, an intra-governmental co-ordinating unit needs to be established to monitor progress and address challenges that may be faced through the period of implementation. In relation to national backbone development, MPTT will collaborate with the Ministries of Transport and Energy, and with NCA, telecom operators to ensure the co-location of fiber with new or resurfaced roads, power lines and other passive infrastructure, and to ensure that the barriers to obtaining the necessary Rights of Way are minimized. In addition opportunities will be explored for linking the development of infrastructure with the establishment of postal outlets for Posta Somalia. 5.6 LOCAL ICT COMPANIES ICT private companies operating in Somalia which provide human resources, software and hardware solutions and other services are also part of the sector. These firms play a key role in providing telecom operators, broadcasters and businesses with IT solutions, the public with domestic electronic equipment, as well as specialized services such as portal development, website management, local content development, and providing expertise in building networks and hosting services. 5.7 OTHER ENTITIES It is important to note that other entities/stakeholders are also crucial to ensure support and effective implementation of the Policy, including, among others: 1. Parliamentarians 2. Development Partners 3. Civil Society organizations 4. Media organizations 5.8 SUMMARY OF KEY INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 1. 22 MPTT, being a ministry with a broad mandate having oversight on telecommunications infrastructure, information policy, communications technology, broadcasting infrastructure (masts and spectrum), and postal services 2. An executive ICT officer based at the Office of the Prime Minister and supported by an inter-agency task team comprising ICT representatives from each government agency 3. The NCA is the ICT regulator with responsibility for telecommunications, broadcasting, radio frequencies, and postal services 4. ICT Department at MPTT responsible for connectivity provision and online services in government, a national data center, as well as to set standards and strategy for government information policy and applications development A multi-agency infrastructure coordinating team including Benadir Regional Administration and Ministry of Public Works to coordinate civil works, to agree on standards, and ensure ICT infrastructure is incorporated in all roads (existing, resurfaced and new roads), rail, electricity lines, etc Posta Somalia national postal operator