8. Tablet Computer Industry
The development of a national tablet computer industry
and software is expected to have a positive impact on the
national economy, on national exports and on meeting
local needs at affordable prices corresponding to the living
standard of the citizen. The Egyptian tablet computer
industry will offer a variety of products corresponding
to a wide range of needs and incomes. The Ministry
of Communications and Information Technology will
adopt the following policies for the development of tablet
computer industry:
a-Developing the electronics industry (tablet computer)
and increasing its contribution to national income
Setting up a work system that supports the electronics
industry and fosters its global competitiveness
Adopting initiatives to raise government demand for
tablet computers, such as the education development
initiative launched in collaboration with the Ministry of
Education and the Ministry of Higher Education
Capacity building for companies operating in the field
of tablet computers manufacturing
Developing standards and specifications for equipment
and spare parts used in the manufacturing of electronic
products for quality assurance
Developing an integrated marketing plan to promote
the export of low-cost electronics and technology
products in Africa
Including of tablet computers in e-waste management
programs to ensure their safe and rational disposal/
reuse/recycling
b-Promoting advanced research and creative design and
engineering in the manufacturing of tablet computers
through development of regulations and standards,
promoting funding for R&D, entrepreneurship and
protection of intellectual property rights in the field of
electronics manufacturing
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9. Open-Source Software
Open source technologies are nowadays a corner stone
for giant establishments and institutions. This shift
resulted from the continuous development of the OSS’
enabling environment. Some open source projects were
selected among the leading programs in manufacturing
products used by the government sector. Accordingly, the
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
works on boosting the open source software through the
following policies:
a-Ensuring future generations are experienced in open
source software
Promoting the use of Linux operating system and
open source software by the Ministry of Education and
the Ministry of Higher Education
Enhancing students’ skills, expertise and capabilities
in open source software in specialized undergraduate
programs
Promoting research and development in the field of
open source software
b-Increasing the use of open source software by
government entities and in developmental applications
Raising local companies’ capabilities in developing,
operating and maintaining information systems based
on OSS
Promoting the use of open source software
by government entities through the provision of
relevant training
Promoting the use of open source software in suitable
government applications
Promoting the use of open source software in
developmental applications
Giving a priority in the assessment of bids for
government tenders to offers relying on viable open
source solutions
Removing procedural barriers to the approval of
open source products for the government, with
special consideration of different commercial models
and relations within the supply chain
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