CHAPTER TWO
2. VISION, MISSION, GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES
2.1 The National Vision
To transform Ethiopia from a country associated with poverty to a middle- income
economy and society with deep-rooted participatory democracy and good governance
based on the mutual aspirations of its peoples.
2.2 The ICT Vision
Every aspect of Ethiopian life is ICT assisted.
2.3 Mission
To develop, deploy and use information and communication technology to improve
the livelihood of every Ethiopian, and optimize its contribution to the development of
the country.
2.4 Goal
To vigorously promote the ICT sector and enhance its contribution in political, social
and economic transformation to make the country beneficial from the rapid
development and progress.
2.5 The Broad Objectives
The objectives of the ICT policy and strategy are as follows:
a) Build ICT Infrastructure through out the country and make it accessible.
b) Create the necessary skilled human resources required for the proper development
and application of ICT and expand the society’s basic knowledge and usage of it.
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