1.5.4 Policy Guiding Principles The policy is guided under the following principles:  Universal Access: The government shall ensure access to IT services to men and women in both rural and urban areas. .  The policy recognizes the importance of e-services.  The policy implementation shall take into consideration the trend of Globalisation.  Community mobilization: Government shall encourage citizen participation.  Public Private Partnership: The Government shall recognize the contribution of the private sector. 1.5.5 Policy Objectives The National IT policy shall have the following objectives: 1. To develop a harmonized national IT infrastructure that provides equitable access to foreign and local markets. 2. To provide leadership direction and vision to guide IT industry development. 3. To develop a critical mass of educated IT human resource at all levels to meet the local and export requirements. 4. To stimulate and support research and design in IT. 5. To promote widespread use of IT applications in both public and private sectors to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery. 6. To develop national and adopt international standards and guidelines to support growth of IT industry in Uganda. 7. To develop an enabling legal and regulatory framework. 8. To establish incentives for both local and foreign investors to foster the development of the IT sector (hardware, software and service industry). 9. Promote use of IT systems in all government MDAs and LGs and businesses to usher I efficiency and effectiveness in-service delivery. 10. To mobilize and sensitize the communities on availability of IT services. 5