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The products and services offered in the National Library and in future branches
include public access points for the Internet and other ICT services.
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Media Council is established to guide the media on professional and ethical
standards and to promote and protect the right to information, freedom of
expression and media pluralism and independence. The Media Council will also
serve as an Ombudsman, investigating and resolving complaints concerning
published or broadcast news.
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A three-tiered system of broadcasting is established, including public, commercial
and community broadcasting.
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A universal service fund is used to facilitate rapid delivery of ICT services to the
public.
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Special initiatives are developed to support access to ICTs for disadvantaged
groups such as the poor, the disabled and elderly, youth and women.
3.5
E-Government
Electronic Government (e-Government) is the delivery of Government-related
information and services to the public through ICTs such as wide area networks, kiosks,
the Internet and fixed and mobile networks. Using ICTs to deliver Government
information and services in Lesotho will be instrumental in realising the principles of
good governance as articulated in the National Vision of Lesotho. ICTs can play an
important role in improving delivery of Government services to the public, empowering
citizens and increasing their participation in the political process. They can also be used
to reduce the cost of Government through more efficient management.
3.5.1 Policy Objectives and Strategies
Government is committed to using ICTs to improve quality, accessibility, and provision
of services.
Objectives
Government commits it self to:
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Improve delivery of appropriate, efficient and cost-effective services to the public
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