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Managing the procurement processes related to ICT to not fall behind
technologically because of a slow process; not stifle innovation; and how to use
technology to help strengthen Liberia’s own small ICT sector;
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Establishing a transparent governance process related to the use of ICT that will
balance decentralized actions with the need to manage standards and rules centrally;
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Strengthening transparency; improve citizen participation in government and support
the growth of Liberia’s businesses – instilling a strong focus on customer satisfaction
regardless of who the customer is (e.g., an internal government unit, a citizen, resident
or business);
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Setting performance measures to enable the GoL – and citizens – to monitor how well
the GoL is doing in using ICT to achieve its Poverty Reduction Strategy;
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Building the capacity of GoL’s employees to use ICT effectively and also provide them
adequate compensation and incentives.
5.8 Cyber Security
Repression of offences related to cyber criminality is a challenge every responsible government faces
today. The Budapest Convention which established the enormity of the problem has set some indicators
to help member countries of the UN create a healthy cyber environment. Regarding the need to network
in keeping our nation safe from being a haven for cyber criminal enterprise, Liberia shall collaborate with
other member states of ECOWAS and other well-meaning countries to pool expertise as well as share
experiences in creating a network to safeguard cyber security.
Cyber criminality as a new domain threatening digital-based economies requires serious attention.
Providing the framework to address conventional offences such as theft, swindle, the receiving of stolen
goods, blackmail and other damages through the use of the internet shall be a priority in this regard.
The CIO shall play key roles in designing programs to combat cybercrimes.
Figure-10: A representation of Cyber Security
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