e) Integrating on-going ICT related programs and projects into national ICT development plans and programs. The Government will further commit itself to making the necessary changes to existing institutions as well as make new arrangements, as and when the need arises, to facilitate implementation of the policy. The various elements of the policy need to be revised periodically with changes in the country’s development priorities as well as global ICT environment. 4.3. Monitoring and Evaluation It is necessary to put in place mechanisms to ensure that the development and implementation of ICT policies and strategies, as well as plans and programs are well coordinated. In this regard, EICTDA is given the responsibility for coordinating, monitoring and evaluating implementation of the policy. The Agency will provide the institutional framework for designing mechanism to ensure that implementation of the policy is on track, and that it is regularly monitored and evaluated. This is in order to ensure that policy goals, objectives and targets are achieved, and that corrective and timely measures are taken, including revision of the policy when the need arises. The mechanisms include the following. a) Facilitating and coordinating the national ICT policy, plans, programs and strategies. b) Ensuring that there no duplications or overlapping of efforts which result in wastage of resources in the process of ICT plan and program development. c) Establishing performance indicators and targets to measure effectiveness. d) Setting standards to ensure effective project management and accountability for national and sector specific programs and projects. e) Strengthening partnership and collaboration with regional and international organizations for best practices. f) Actively promoting the development of ICT as a sector in collaboration with stakeholders. 25