3.9.2 Policy Measures, Instruments and Initiatives
The Government through the relevant Ministries, in conjunction with the private sector,
shall:
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Develop a national information portal that promotes Lesotho as a niche tourism
market and provides links to tourism opportunities and attractions.
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Place links on the Internet that direct users to the tourist information available on
Lesotho.
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Make use of an integrated national Geographic Information Systems to support
the planning of ICT infrastructure to tourist centres, conservation and natural
resources management.
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Connect major tourist centres to ICT infrastructure.
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Encourage the tourism industry to use ICT’s to market products and services.
•
Deploy electronic control systems to monitor and protect wild life in national
parks and reserves.
3.10 Gender and Youth
ICTs can provide a powerful means for reaching out to youth and women and including
them in the development process. Access to ICTs can have an empowering effect on
youth and women through the acquisition of new skills and exposure to opportunities.
ICT training programmes for youth can also help ensure that the future drivers of the
economy have the necessary skills to become entrepreneurs, decision makers, educators
and software developers.
3.10.1
Policy Objectives and Strategies
Government is committed to deploying ICTs as tools in the process of ensuring gender
equality, empowering and recognising women and youth in the development process.
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