7.20.2 Policy Objectives i. To promote effective participation of Nigeria in the activities of various international organizations; ii. To ensure that Nigeria adopts international best practices and standards in the ICT industry; iii. To promote existing and future markets for Nigerian ICT products and services; and iv. To advance the harmonization of ICT policies and legal framework across the region. 7.20.3 Strategies The Government will: i. Ensure effective participation by Nigeria at all relevant regional and international fora through adequate planning and formulation of Nigeria’s position and strategies; ii. Comply with all membership obligations and provide requisite support to regional and international organizations; iii. Actively pursue international agreements that promote Nigeria’s ICT development agenda; iv. Support and participate in sub-regional and regional policy harmonization initiatives embarked upon by regional organizations; v. Ensure that Nigeria occupies strategic positions in regional and international organizations; vi. Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of collaborative agreements; and vii. Promote participation in international fora of all stakeholders such as the Academia, Civil Societies, Diaspora, Private Sector, and Youth. 7.21 ICT and the Environment Preservation and enhancement of the environment is an established and growing worldwide concern. There is increasing interest in the impact of ICT activities on the environment. Accordingly, the relationship between ICT and the environment is given significant attention in national ICT development plans. Government and ICT !"#$%&"'()*+(,%'$-.(/(0120( ( ( ,"34(70(