SECTOR 2 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 3.3 (2011: n/a; 2009: n/a; 2007: n/a; 2005:n/a) 2.11 The country has a coherent ICT policy and/or the government implements promotional measures, which aim to meet the information needs of all citizens, including marginalised communities. Zambia has a formal Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy, which is considered “coherent” and “fairly good as a starting point”. The ICT policy facilitated the enactment of the ICT Act of 2009 and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. “On paper, it’s a good policy, but the problem is with implementation.” There remains, however, a need for additional provisions, given the continuous emergence of new technologies. Based on the policy, the government is supposed to put in place certain laws, such as the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, which calls for the establishment of telecentres. However, funds have not been set aside for these activities. The act provides for the establishment of computer rooms in schools so the government has engaged in a public-private partnership with Airtel to this effect. However, “much can still be done in terms of education and preparing teachers who will teach ICT classes”, and there is a need for greater investment in technical training. The government has realised the high cost of setting up transmitters, routers, and so forth, and is looking at ways to reduce wastage of resources and to avoid duplication of masts for different internet service providers. There is a draft digital migration policy in place that has been marked secret. It is the document that outlines how Zambia should migrate by the year 2015 as set by the ICTU. This policy was marked secret even if it was circulated to MISA Zambia for comment by the state. Zambia has missed the SADC 2013 deadline to switch at the end of this year. There has been no public sensitisation on digital 42 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZAMBIA 2013