4. Promotion of Government
Public Accountability
That the internet remains a key tool through which citizens can interact with their
governments in pursuit of accountable democracy and national development.
5. Promotion and Development of Local Content
That there be active encouragement and investment in the production and
development of local content that is gender sensitive and focused on our national
context.
6. Copyright
That copyright on the internet be a priority for policy makers and all internet
stakeholders in order to protect intellectual property rights.
7. Decriminalisation of Freedom of Expression
That in order for the internet to reach its fullest potential of allowing Zimbabweans
to enjoy their human rights, stakeholders actively embraces the decriminalisation
of freedom of expression.
8. Democratic Regulation
That regulation of the internet must be undertaken by the state in a democratic,
participatory, accountable and independent manner and in consultation with all
stakeholders and civil society.
9. Cyber-security
That there be a democratic cyber-security framework in relation to national and
regional security, protection of privacy and private property, which remains true
to the right of all citizens to freedom of expression, media freedom and access to
information.
10. Corporate Monopolies and Censorship
That there be engagement with corporate entities in internet service provision
and telecommunications on all issues to do with censorship and respect for
human rights as well as further engagement with the public on issues of internet
governance.
11. Internet-Based Entrepreneurship
Government and stakeholders should value the internet as a key mechanism for
innovation, investment, entrepreneurship, access to new markets and employment
for Zimbabweans.

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