Expanding access to digital content Activating the intellectual property law d-Promoting the e-Commerce initiative Raising consumers’ confidence in e-Commerce Activating the protection for online traders and consumers Applying transparent rules for consumers on the internet, while ensuring that companies provide accurate and sufficient information concerning the rules and conductions related to e-transactions, and providing consumers with user friendly and secure e-payment methods e-Building capacity and expertise in the field of e-Commerce applications, and Implementing integrated programs to raise awareness about the benefits of e-Commerce and the protection measures applied by the government f-Encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in the development of applications supporting online and mobile financial transactions on the internet and on mobile phones to stimulate demand for e-Commerce, taking advantage of Egypt’s high mobile penetration rate 7. Mobile Applications for Development Mobile networks contribute in better communications between individuals and institutions, making the exchange of information easier and more effective, especially in rural and marginalized areas. They bring tangible economic benefits in such regions. Mobile applications are therefore essential in many fields such as business, health care. In economic terms, the development of mobile applications led to a significant increase in labor productivity, saved time and resources and offered the community with better opportunities for development and progress. The most important related policies include: a-Sustaining mobile access and applications that reach out to the citizenry Reducing tariffs for mobile voice and data services Facilitating and protecting investments in mobile applications development Building intermediate systems to secure the transfer of information and data through mobile devices Promoting of the development of mobile applications in vital sectors whether governmental or else Ensuring that legislation covering e-Commerce activities include mobile applications Promoting the development of mobile applications that are compatible with the current infrastructure of projects b-Providing universal access to mobile services across Egypt especially among People with Special Needs Promoting the development of service models based on voice services Promoting of the development of innovative services based on community needs Developing free and open sources that are not bound to specific service providers 14 15