3.3.7 Fiscal Measures
The Government will introduce measures to stimulate increased investment
and growth in the ICT sector in order to create a favourable investment
climate for the development of a globally competitive IT enabled economy.
The Government’s overall objective will be to:
a)
Promote favourable fiscal policies to ensure that the country’s ICT
products and services are globally competitive;
b)
Develop fiscal mechanisms that respond to the fast changing needs
of the information economy;
c)
Promote duty free zones and incubation centres to attract ICT
investment; and
d)
Make budgetary provision to spur the growth of ICT.
3.3.8 Information Technology Standards
The Government will institutionalise the standardisation of IT products and
services for quality assurance and adherence to the national and international
standards. The mandates and institutional capacities of Kenya Bureau of
Standards (KEBS) and CCK will be strengthened to ensure quality and
compatibility of IT products and services.
3.3.9 Human Resource Development
The realisation of the policy objectives will depend on the availability and
adequacy of skilled human resource capacity. The Government will support
the creation of the necessary capacity by:
a)
Integrating IT subjects in the curriculum at all levels of education;
b)
Establishing educational networks for sharing
resources and promoting e-learning at all levels;
c)
Establishing the establishment of ICT Centres of Excellence;
d)
Encouraging and supporting IT training for decision-makers,
community and civil society leaders;
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