Resource Support
The draft Digital Strategy outlined three interrelated action areas that must be focused on if we are to reap the social, economic and cultural benefits of ICT.
Content
Information made available through digital networks. "Information" is a broad concept that encompasses national heritage collections, government information, Māori language resources, research databases, literature, history and entertainment, as well as relationships that can be conducted through online facilities (e.g. e-learning, online GST returns or Internet Banking).
Confidence
Developing the necessary skills at all ages, in all parts of society, to use and take part in ICT effectively. Such skills include functional and digital literacy, and the ability to be involved in creating and accessing content, as well as the ability to take part in an interactive electronic environment. Confidence also encompasses creating trust, safety and security in using ICT.
Connection
Affordable access to ICT infrastructure such as telecommunications networks, computers, mobile phones and other devices. The other key element is understanding the benefits of connection.
The integration of these areas in collaboration with communities, business and government is at the core of the Digital Strategy.
The government plays a key role in creating the conditions by developing policies to:
- unlock the social, cultural and economic value of content by progressively providing digital access to existing content in public institutions, and encouraging the production of new digital content,
- promote confidence in the effective use of ICT by individuals, communities and business, through its leadership, by raising ICT awareness, by providing training, and by addressing safety, security and privacy issues,
- improve connection, by ensuring the availability of affordable ICT infrastructure for all.
Further Information
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æ Connection Resources