CHAPTER THREE 3. THE STRATEGIC FOCUS OF ICT POLICY 3.1. Introduction Ethiopia’s ICT policy is one of the fundamental components of the country’s socioeconomic development goals and objectives. Thus, the focus of the policy will be on the following areas that are considered strategic for the success of ICT development. a) ICT infrastructure development b) Human resource development c) ICT’s legal systems and security d) ICT for governance /E-Government/; Especially:  ICT in the education sector  ICT for improved health  ICT for agricultural modernization e) ICT industry and private sector development f) ICT for research and development To implement the ICT policy focus directions identified above, designed goals, objectives as well as strategies against each of the sectors are articulated below. 3.2. ICT Infrastructure 3.2.1. Overview Ethiopia shall equip itself with the requisite and integrated infrastructures such as power and communications networks, which constitute a crucial role for the penetration and development of ICT everywhere. The country needs modern and efficient infrastructure to optimize the benefits provided by ICT. 5