4.0 CHAPTER 4
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION.
This section outlines the institutional arrangements and sector restructuring needed to
facilitate the successful implementation of the ICT policy.
4.1. Strengthening of the ICT Department
The Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology (MCST) shall strengthen the
ICT Department as the lead implementing body of the ICT Policy and initiatives in the
country. This Department is charged with:
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ICT Promotion and Coordination.
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Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilisation
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Monitoring and Evaluation of the ICT sector.
4.1.1. ICT Promotion and Coordination
The ICT Department is responsible for promoting the take up of ICT services and
products throughout the economy. Specifically, the ICT Department is to:
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Implement ICT public awareness programs and initiatives to help generate
demand for ICT products and services throughout society.
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Review and revise the ICT policy and strategies periodically in order to keep pace
with technological developments and the needs of Lesotho.
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Advise Government on national ICT requirements and policy matters.
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Formulate laws and regulations to guide implementation of ICT policies and
strategies.
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Establish an ICT Cadre to assist other Government institutions with the
development of internal ICT policies, programmes and projects.
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Encourage all public sector institutions to integrate ICTs in their core activities
and to train staff to make full use of ICTs.
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