White Paper on Information and Communication Technologies 2018-2022

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Author: Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technologies of Angola

The ‘White Paper on Information and Communication Technologies 2018-2022’ (LBTIC 19-22) outlines Angola’s strategic framework for digital transformation. It aims to leverage information and communication technologies (ICT) to promote economic growth and improve the societal and cultural conditions of citizens and businesses.

Key components of the white paper include:

  1. Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Digital Inclusion: This section emphasises improving basic and broadband telecommunications infrastructure to ensure universal digital inclusion. Specific initiatives include enhancing national telecom infrastructure, ensuring reliable and affordable internet access nationwide, and optimising existing resources to expand digital services.
  2. Technological modernisation of public administration: Strategies here focus on implementing interoperability systems within the public administration and modernising government functions through digital services. This includes promoting e-citizenship and improving electronic mail literacy among government officials.
  3. Regulation: The white paper outlines legislative reforms needed to support the ICT sector, regulate prices and service quality, and manage scarce resources like IP addresses. It also emphasises the importance of regulating the economic and technological environment to foster a healthy digital market.
  4. Innovation: Encouraging research and development in ICT, the white paper suggests creating incubators for ICT innovation and supporting startups. It also includes the promotion of e-commerce and the development of a digital economy that could enhance Angola’s international business standing.
  5. ICT governance: This involves setting up effective mechanisms for the operationalisation, monitoring, and international cooperation of ICT initiatives. It also details plans to establish a regulatory framework that supports the objectives of the ICT sector.

This strategic document is designed to facilitate Angola’s transition into a digitally enabled economy, aiming to enhance connectivity, foster innovation, and streamline governmental functions through the adoption of modern ICT.