Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
* To transform the country into a knowledge-based and digital economy
* Encourage local content application development
* Encourage convergence of IT, media, telecommunication and consumer electronics
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
The establishment of the Gambia ICT Agency to coordinate and spearhead the implementation of the information technology programmes and projects in the public service in order to improve service delivery and competitiveness through the use of ICT.
Financial resources allocated to the policy/measure in USD:
1 million US Dollars (covering all sectors, not only cultural and creative)
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
| Name of partner | Type of entity |
|---|---|
The Gambia ICT Agency
| Public Sector
|
Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructure
| |
UNESCO Participation Programme / Gambia National Commission for UNESCO
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All 8 artist associations / CSOs recognized in the Copyrights Act
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Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
NO