'Iraq First' -- Iraqi National Security Strategy 2007 -- 2010

Iraq FirstThe Iraqi National Security StrategyThe Government of Iraq has decided to leapahead in linking the citizenry to the Government,and the nation of Iraq to the world community. Animportant facilitator for these efforts is informationtechnology. To the maximum extent possible,Iraq will emphasize wireless technology in orderto minimize the need for time-consuming andcostly reestablishment of physical land-linenetworks. The core Government program to leadthis effort is the Electronic Government initiative.E-Government aims to link the citizenry toGovernment of Iraq agencies responsible fordelivering basic services and conducting officialbusiness with citizens. The aim of E-Governmentis to satisfy citizen needs with a minimum ofbureaucracy, with maximum use of the internet.Fourth. Promulgating legislation that guaranteesfreedom of the press and expression in amanner that does not violate public order andethicsArticle (38) of the Constitution established amutual obligation and a duty between the Stateand practitioners of freedom the press andexpression, so as to guarantee the practice offreedom but also to commit to public order andmorals. In order to establish those rights andobligations there should be a law regulating thatrelationship without prejudice to the substance ofpublic freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.In preparing such a law, the Government of Iraqwill avail itself of support from the MultinationalForce, and the experience of modern civilizedcountries that have made significant strides inrelating to the visual, aural, and print mediaincluding the press and publishing houses.(Page 47 of 49 )