O B J E C T I V E S O F N I C T S P
The objectives of the NICTSP have been grouped as per the building blocks of the ICT Sector Framework
 ICT Industry
- Identify potential niche areas for the development of the ICT sector as the fifth pillar of the Mauritian economy.
- Maximise the growth of the ICT industry both for domestic and export markets
- Enable the Services sector to grow and develop Mauritius into a regional business hub.
- Enable and empower the local business community at large and entrepreneurs in the ICT sector to gain access to the regional and global markets
- Identify schemes and facilities to create a more conducive environment for the promotion of a local entrepreneurial culture and to attract international partnerships
- Identify projects to position Mauritius as the Regional ICT Centre of Excellence.
- Identify research and development initiatives to foster the ICT sector.
Sectoral Exploitation
- Enable and empower the local business community and the SMEs by enhancing their efficiency and productivity through the application of ICT.
E-Government
- Provide better services through the implementation of e-government programmes.
ICT For Social Development
- Strengthen nationwide programmes for the promotion and adoption of ICT to improve the quality of life of citizens
- Develop a fully ICT literate nation through broad-based ICT education and awareness
- Formulate measures to promote the development of local content and creativity
- Enhance schemes to promote household PC penetration
ICT Manpower & Skills Development
- Ensure adequate supply and availability of skilled human resources for the ICT Sector.
- Promote capacity building and knowledge transfer in particular for local entrepreneurs, executives and IT professionals.
Emerging Technologies, Applications & Standards
- Identify international standards and best practices to develop a world class ICT industry and to ensure the competitiveness of Mauritius Internationally.
- Promote the innovative use of ICT across all sectors.
Infrastructure and Telecommunications
- Provide world class infrastructure and telecommunications facilities to build a competitive ICT Industry.
- Ensure telecommunications facilities are accessible and affordable to all.
Information Security
- Build trust and enhance security in the use of ICTs
Policy, Regulatory, and Institutional Framework
- Review and strengthen the existing policies, legal and institutional frameworks
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