7.20.2 Policy Objectives
i.
To promote effective participation of Nigeria in the activities of various
international organizations;
ii.
To ensure that Nigeria adopts international best practices and standards in
the ICT industry;
iii.
To promote existing and future markets for Nigerian ICT products and
services; and
iv.
To advance the harmonization of ICT policies and legal framework across the
region.
7.20.3 Strategies
The Government will:
i.
Ensure effective participation by Nigeria at all relevant regional and
international fora through adequate planning and formulation of Nigeria’s
position and strategies;
ii.
Comply with all membership obligations and provide requisite support to
regional and international organizations;
iii.
Actively pursue international agreements that promote Nigeria’s ICT
development agenda;
iv.
Support and participate in sub-regional and regional policy harmonization
initiatives embarked upon by regional organizations;
v.
Ensure that Nigeria occupies strategic positions in regional and international
organizations;
vi.
Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of collaborative agreements;
and
vii.
Promote participation in international fora of all stakeholders such as the
Academia, Civil Societies, Diaspora, Private Sector, and Youth.
7.21
ICT and the Environment
Preservation and enhancement of the environment is an established and growing
worldwide concern. There is increasing interest in the impact of ICT activities on the
environment. Accordingly, the relationship between ICT and the environment is given
significant attention in national ICT development plans. Government and ICT
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