CHAPTER TWO 2. VISION, MISSION, GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES 2.1 The National Vision To transform Ethiopia from a country associated with poverty to a middle- income economy and society with deep-rooted participatory democracy and good governance based on the mutual aspirations of its peoples. 2.2 The ICT Vision Every aspect of Ethiopian life is ICT assisted. 2.3 Mission To develop, deploy and use information and communication technology to improve the livelihood of every Ethiopian, and optimize its contribution to the development of the country. 2.4 Goal To vigorously promote the ICT sector and enhance its contribution in political, social and economic transformation to make the country beneficial from the rapid development and progress. 2.5 The Broad Objectives The objectives of the ICT policy and strategy are as follows: a) Build ICT Infrastructure through out the country and make it accessible. b) Create the necessary skilled human resources required for the proper development and application of ICT and expand the society’s basic knowledge and usage of it. 3