Annex II
Guidelines for Developing Information and Communication Infrastructure (NICI)

• Define vision, mission, strategic objectives, scope.
• Define the institutional framework.
• Define the regulatory framework.
• Define the information technology business sector.
• Define the development priorities (five-year plan, cabinet directions, etc.).
• Define the economic and susiness sectors as well as the market trends.
• Define education and science and technology infrastructure.
• Define needs and priorities for information, decision support, networking, information services, etc.
• Define the data/information and decision support agencies, actors, etc., at the different levels: national, local.
• Define the technology infrastructure.
• Identify, formulate and develop programmes and projects.
• Formulate strategies for development of NICIs.
• Develop a detailed action plan, time schedule, priorities and budget.
• Determine the implementation agencies in charge.
• Solicit the commitment of policy makers, industry leaders, etc.
• Formulate the public awareness campaign.