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Encourage that road networks are expanded to facilitate the deployment of ICT
infrastructure.
3.1.2 Policy Measures, Instruments and Initiatives
With the goal of increasing equitable, affordable and cost-effective universal access to
ICT products and services throughout the country, the Government through the Ministry
of Communications, Science and Technology and in conjunction with the Department of
Energy, the Ministry of Transport, the regulatory bodies and the private sector shall:
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Promote international standards and best practices in the deployment of flexible
and robust ICT infrastructure.
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Ensure that regulations for the sector allow industry freedom of choice in its
selection of technologies needed to deliver ICT services and products.
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Create measures to ensure an environment that attracts both domestic and foreign
investment needed to develop the requisite infrastructure to support the delivery
and use of ICTs.
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Establish a Universal Service Fund to promote the expansion of ICT
infrastructure in underserved areas.
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Form partnerships with ICT service providers to ensure that ICT services are not
restricted due to geography, income level or disability.
3.2
Education and Human Resource Development
Lesotho must invest in education and human resource development in order to transfer to
a knowledge-based society. The country needs a human resource base that can support
the deployment and exploitation of ICT services and technologies driving an information
economy. Thus, investments must be made in all levels of formal education. Government
in partnership with the private sector will work towards creating training opportunities
and promoting an environment that is conducive to job creation and job enrichment in the
ICT sector.
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