[29 April 2013]

This document provides an overview of the proposed principles and objectives, along with a discussion of the questions raised.

Overview of Proposed Principles in the ICT Policy Review Framework Paper April 2013

[25 April 2013]

The Minister of Communications is inviting public comments on a draft ICT Policy Review Framework Paper, following the established ICT Policy Review Process.

ICT Policy Review Framing Paper (Draft) April 2013

Public comment is welcome until June 15th, 2013, with the option to submit feedback through social media channels.

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The Minister of Communications, in the Foreword to the draft Framing Paper, emphasizes its role as the initial step in the department’s public engagement process. This paper lays the groundwork for future ICT policy by exploring core principles and objectives. Following this, a Green Paper and White Paper will be released for further public input.

“The starting point is that our country set itself objectives for the communications sector at the advent of democracy. We need to move forward to assess whether or not this vision is still relevant and in doing so ask, for example: Did the original goals set in the policy and legislation correctly capture the needs that had to be addressed? Are these goals still relevant – given changes in our communities and our country during the past 15 years and considering technological advancements? Which new goals, objectives and principles should underpin a new dispensation?”