6 - Strategic Pillars and Executive Work Programs
6.4 Digital Citizenship
Table 6.4: Digital Citizenship – Primary Programs
Supporting online protection for children
while respecting their creativity, and studying
the provision of online family protection
mechanisms that respect human rights and
freedom of expression
Encouraging internet and mobile service
providers to run public awareness campaigns
and provide protection mechanisms
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Executive Programs
Digital Identity Management
Program
Table 6.4: Digital Citizenship – Primary Programs
MCIT seeks to promote the principles of digital Internet safety:
citizenship in Egypt and to define the rights and
Developing content related to internet safety
responsibilities of citizens in cyberspace. This axis is
in line with the latest developments in the
concerned with establishing and affirming the right
field, paying particular attention to policies and
of all citizens to use ICTs without discrimination, with
programs related to children
particular focus on the inclusion of marginalized
Adopting IT governance concepts as a
and vulnerable groups, people with disabilities and
mechanism to protect privacy and information
children.
security
The primary strategic objectives of this axis are:
Developing internet safety measures in line
Integrating people with disabilities in the
with developments in ICT
knowledge-based society
Increasing the availability of protection systems
Empowering women, particularly sole or primary
for use with the internet and mobile phones
earners, through IT skills
Drafting legislation and amending current laws
Making information and data available to all in a
related to violation of privacy and information
transparent manner
security on the internet as appropriate
Promoting acquisition of digital skills in marginalized
Activating the role of the state in legal control
and remote areas
over illegal internet cafes and connections
Supporting civil society capabilities through use of
Carrying out research into online family
ICTs
protection
Enabling citizens in general, and the elderly in
Strengthening international cooperation to
particular, to access digital services
promote internet safety in Egypt
Protecting the identity and privacy of individuals
Promoting Arab cooperation and experience
on the internet, thereby promoting use of digital
exchange in the field of online safety,
services and facilities
particularly for youth
Aims
Developing infrastructure, technologies and policies to define, manage and coordinate the
ownership, use and protection of personal information
Creating a sound framework for digital identity management, supporting electronic
provision of public services, efficient management of state resources and government
transparency
Technology Homes Program
Boosting levels of IT knowledge and skills nationwide through training programs, including
for people with disabilities, and also providing access to e-government services and
services for families, women and children
ICTs for Community Integration
Empowering rural and marginalized communities through development projects and
raising awareness of the benefits of ICTs in cooperation with civil society organizations
Promoting development in rural and marginalized areas through application of technology
solutions to establish an integrated sustainable development model
Empowering women through illiteracy eradication programs
Improving services in education, healthcare and in support of small businesses through
use of ICTs
Program
ICTs for People with
Disabilities Initiative
ICTs for Civil Society
Program
Postal Service Access
Enhancement Program
Internet Safety Program
Improving quality of life and social integration for people with disabilities through use of
ICTs
Promoting and supporting a productive and interactive disabled community
Raising the capacity of organizations working with people with disabilities
Raising awareness of the potential of ICTs to support people with disabilities
Raising the capacity of civil society organizations working in development (including NGOs
and IT Clubs) and empowering target groups (in particular young people and women) by
building capacity through use of ICTs
Empowering target groups to play a greater role in society through the adoption of a
rights-based approach to development, incorporating social entrepreneurship, networking
and knowledge sharing
Using ICTs to improve and expand postal services, including mobile services, to facilitate
communication and trade, thereby promoting economic and social development
Preparing and implementing a number of projects promoting the protection, education
and empowerment of families on the internet, with special focus on the protection and
empowerment of children through the growing number of protection systems available
for internet and mobile use