2.0 CHAPTER 2
2.1
Road Map To Information Society
Guiding Principles
There are many challenges that the country will face in its implementation of a policy of
this magnitude. Key among these challenges is the assurance of a unified approach
through all sectors of Government. In this endeavour, Government must be the key driver
of the policy, actively engaging the public in the process. Additionally, the dream of a
Lesotho as a fully incorporated member of the Information Society cannot be achieved
without networks to carry services. At the same time, people cannot make use of
networks if they do not know how to use them, cannot afford to access them or if the
information flowing over them lacks relevance to their lives. To help ensure that these
challenges do not become obstacles to the successful implementation of the ICT policy,
Lesotho shall be guided, among others, by the following principles:
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Political commitment and proactive leadership in the implementation of the
policy, including a leadership role in the attraction and mobilisation of investment
needed to achieve policy goals and strategies.
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Good governance such as transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.
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Commitment to the principles of the freedom of the press and the right to
information, as well as the independence, pluralism and diversity of the media.
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Public-private partnerships shall be the primary vehicle in the implementation of
the ICT policy.
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Legislation that encourages transparent and effective regulation that takes into
account the convergence of technologies in a technology neutral manner.
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Legislation that promotes the use of electronic environments for both consumers
and industry.
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Close alignment with current and future short, medium and long-term national
development goals such as the Poverty Reduction Strategy and the National
Vision for Lesotho 2020.
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