2.7.2 The Regulator
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The regulator for the sector shall monitor market demand and supply capacity of
service providers and shall intervene to correct imbalances or market distortions
in favour of users. The regulator though accountable to the Ministry of
Communications,
Science
and
Technology,
shall
have
the
necessary
independence from stakeholders to ensure impartiality, flexibility and
transparency.
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The mandate of the regulator will be limited to the regulation of
Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies as well as
Broadcasting, Radio frequency and Postal Services.
2.7.3 The Private Sector
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The private sector will play a key role in the development and expansion of ICT
infrastructure and provision of ICT services and products.
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It must also endeavour to exploit new business opportunities presented by ICTs
and spread the use of ICTs as a lever for the development of business.
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The private sector will be called upon to improve product and service quality to
ensure competitiveness in the world market.
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It will also be asked to support and participate in national efforts to contribute to
the general spread of ICT literacy and development of human resource capacity.
2.7.4 Educational Institutions
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Educational institutions must play a major role in improving teaching and
learning mechanisms that develop a society that is ICT literate and capable of
producing local ICT products and services.
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They must ensure that ICT literacy is part of core curricula.
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They must use ICTs to expand access to education as well as improving the
quality of education.
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