3.3.7 Fiscal Measures The Government will introduce measures to stimulate increased investment and growth in the ICT sector in order to create a favourable investment climate for the development of a globally competitive IT enabled economy. The Government’s overall objective will be to: a) Promote favourable fiscal policies to ensure that the country’s ICT products and services are globally competitive; b) Develop fiscal mechanisms that respond to the fast changing needs of the information economy; c) Promote duty free zones and incubation centres to attract ICT investment; and d) Make budgetary provision to spur the growth of ICT. 3.3.8 Information Technology Standards The Government will institutionalise the standardisation of IT products and services for quality assurance and adherence to the national and international standards. The mandates and institutional capacities of Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and CCK will be strengthened to ensure quality and compatibility of IT products and services. 3.3.9 Human Resource Development The realisation of the policy objectives will depend on the availability and adequacy of skilled human resource capacity. The Government will support the creation of the necessary capacity by: a) Integrating IT subjects in the curriculum at all levels of education; b) Establishing educational networks for sharing resources and promoting e-learning at all levels; c) Establishing the establishment of ICT Centres of Excellence; d) Encouraging and supporting IT training for decision-makers, community and civil society leaders; 14 educational

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