2 - Vision and Mission
Vision:
Towards digital citizenship and an advanced
knowledge-based economy and support the
transition to democracy
At the current stage, the ICT sector needs to
keep pace with the democratic transition
and to support the country in its quest to
realize various political, social and economic
objectives. This can be achieved by investing
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in Egyptians positive view of ICT tools and
systems, adapting and developing them to
serve the needs of a democratic society. This will
include the development of applications that
support digital citizenship, social participation
and integration, which contribute to enhancing
,
the quality of life and protecting citizens rights
and social justice.
Mission:
To develop a democratic knowledge-based
society that supports a strong Egyptian
economy and is based on equitable access
to information and communications services,
guaranteeing the digital rights of citizens and
the development of a national industry based
on human talent and creativity
The objectives for the Egyptian ICT sector in the
coming period are as follows:
Amendment of existing legislation and/or
enactment of new legislation appropriate
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to the country s transformation and securing
a legislative environment conducive to
domestic and foreign investments and which
supports the application of e-commerce and
e-payment systems.
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Expanding the scope of political participation
and deepening the democratic practice at all
levels using ICT tools and platforms, building
on the key role these played in the 25 January
Revolution.
Availing information by the government to
the public through appropriate channels to
establish a relationship of trust based on
transparency and interaction. These channels
should include a forum for community
dialogue allowing for an open discussion
among citizens and between citizens and
government concerning draft laws, decrees
and national projects.
Supporting the role civil society organizations
active in the ICT sector, play in industry
development through community exchange
and coordination of efforts for the
advancement of the sector. These efforts
facilitate adoption and replication of best
practices, reduce cost, maximize the return
on efforts, and boost interaction between
government institutions involved in or
sponsoring efforts related to ICT systems.
Developing a community vision for the
ICT sector, based on the principle that
development should occur not only in the
public service sector but also in the managerial
approach of the state and its institutions. Such
a vision will facilitate the adaptation of ICT
tools and systems to community needs, and
will allow Egypt to move closer to achieving
a digital society and digital citizenship.
Continuation of the shift towards the export
of high-value-added services, whereby the
relevant authorities – MCIT, ITIDA and the
General Authority for Investment and Free
Zones (GAFI) – work together to promote
high-value-added
outsourcing
services
(including technical support and software
development and localization), and to attract
innovative companies able to motivate
researchers to Egypt.
Utilization of foreign skills and experience
to expand high value added services,
encouraging innovation, and boosting the
local skills necessary for the development of
the ICT sector.
Utilization of the latest techniques and
technologies, the most important of which
include those related to 4G technology, Web
2.0, Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), highspeed broadband, next-generation networks,
smart phones and related technologies, and
environment-friendly ICTs, including smart
grids and smart buildings.
Developing the Egyptian software and ICT
systems industry, and promoting of its
exports, to establish a strong “Made in Egypt”
brand.
Developing the National Broadband Strategy
to ensure universal internet access in Egypt
and the introduction of applications in areas
of growing importance, such as climate
change adaptation, energy efficiency and
sustainable development.