c) Expand modern agricultural marketing system to provide farmers and pastoralists with agricultural data and information by using ICTs to establish rural multi-media centers and information terminals. d) Promote the application of ICT by agro-based industries to enable them add value to the country’s agricultural produce. e) Establish a national agricultural data center to promote the country’s agricultural resource potential. f) Facilitate access to regional agro-meteorological database and early warning systems at federal, regional and district levels. g) Encourage farmers’ and pastoralists associations to advertise their produces through the Internet. h) Establish community based information centers offering basic computer skills to farmers, pastoralists, extension workers and other beneficiaries in rural areas. 3.6. ICT Industry and the Private Sector Development 3.6.1. Overview It is obvious that the development of the economy in general and ICT in particular, critically depends on active participation of the private sector. Even though the ICT sector at present is quite small, it has shown dynamic growth in recent years. At present, individuals and small businesses are providing services and employment. Since the private sector plays a crucial role in accelerating the development of ICT, the Government is committed to removing obstacles constraining its development. 3.6.2. Goal Develop an efficient and globally competitive ICT Industry. 19