3.0 CHAPTER 3
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK
The ICT policy is a tool for achieving Government’s broader development goals. The
following 10 cross cutting catalysts have been selected to provide the strategic framework
needed to guide the successful implementation of the ICT policy and to realise national
development goals. These catalysts are:
•
ICT and Supporting Infrastructure
•
Education and Human Resource Development
•
Enabling Legal and Regulatory Framework
•
Rapid Delivery of ICT Services
•
E-Government
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E-Commerce
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Health
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Agriculture and Food Security
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Tourism, the Environment and Natural Resources
•
Gender and Youth
3.1
ICT and Supporting Infrastructure
The country needs modern and efficient infrastructure, including roads, utilities and
communications networks in order to realise the benefits offered by ICTs. Without such
infrastructure, it becomes impossible to deliver telecommunications, broadcasting,
computing
and
information
services
such
as
the
Internet,
mobile
cellular
communications, digital television and radio, interactive multi-media, telemedicine and
distance learning.
3.1.1Policy Objectives and Strategies
Lesotho’s physical infrastructure is underdeveloped and limited in coverage. Special
policy measures are needed to assist the development of advanced communications
networks and to improve coverage, range and quality of services. Policy measures are
also needed to support the development of supporting infrastructure such as roads and
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