in Zambia - NGO Pulse
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FOREWORD<br />
The utilisation of ICTs has been a major government concern <strong>in</strong> <strong>Zambia</strong> and the Government fully<br />
appreciates and recognises the role that ICTs can play <strong>in</strong> national development. The Government of<br />
the Republic of <strong>Zambia</strong>, through the l<strong>in</strong>e M<strong>in</strong>istry of Transport and communication, is therefore<br />
determ<strong>in</strong>ed to fully utilise ICTs <strong>in</strong> the social and as well as economic sectors of development.<br />
The implementation of ICTs has never been, and will cont<strong>in</strong>ue not to be, an easy task without the<br />
<strong>in</strong>volvement of all key stakeholders - from the <strong>in</strong>dividual user, the Government, market players and<br />
those that are charged with regulat<strong>in</strong>g such services. However it is not as complicated as rocket<br />
science. There are challenges and opportunities that need to be understood by all. These should<br />
then be carefully tackled to get a last<strong>in</strong>g solution for the benefit of all players such that there is a<br />
w<strong>in</strong>-w<strong>in</strong> situation for stakeholders.<br />
This research attempts to highlight some of the major challenges be<strong>in</strong>g faced by stakeholders and it<br />
also looks at available opportunities. It is therefore open to stakeholders to identify their respective<br />
roles such that the country can embark on a path to use ICTs as an enabler for both social and<br />
economic development <strong>in</strong> <strong>Zambia</strong>.<br />
This research is a start<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t on ways and means of utilis<strong>in</strong>g the full potential of ICT for the<br />
Republic of <strong>Zambia</strong>. The Government of <strong>Zambia</strong> is a will<strong>in</strong>g participant and <strong>in</strong>deed partner <strong>in</strong> the<br />
implementation process of what has been identified <strong>in</strong> this research.<br />
More issues will be identified and the researcher should be able to <strong>in</strong>clude these as time goes by,<br />
such that a fully annotated report is availed to the <strong>Zambia</strong> people<br />
The Government of <strong>Zambia</strong>, through the M<strong>in</strong>istry of Communication and Transport, has a pivotal<br />
role to play <strong>in</strong> spearhead<strong>in</strong>g the utilisation of ICTs for Development (ICT4D) <strong>in</strong> this country and it will<br />
do its utmost to ensure that these recommendations are carried through. As highlighted <strong>in</strong> the<br />
report, collaborative efforts will be required to fulfill the potential outl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> this research.<br />
Hon G Lungwangwa, MP, PhD<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ister of Transport and Communication<br />
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