Seminar on information and communication technology policy for the goverment of Rwanda: Opening statement by his excellency major general Paul Kagame, vice president and minister of defence republic of Rwanda

Abstract

This opening statement delivered by His Excellency Major General Paul Kagame, Vice President and Minister of Defence Republic of Rwanda on the Seminar on Information and Communication Technology Policy for the Government of Rwanda. H. E. Kagame on his remarks highlighted that, In today’s world, information and communication have become increasingly important. Knowledge is or should no longer be the domain of a few. Success in promoting democracy, human resource development, socio-economic development, international cooperation, trade and commerce, require access to information and our ability to use it effectively. The ongoing information and communication revolution is leading to accelerated globalization in economic and social activities. This presents tremendous challenges as well as opportunities for industrialized and developing countries alike. In this newly emerging technological environment, the need for empowering Africa has never been greater and the challenges never more daunting. We need therefore, to respond to the new global and regional socio-economic realities. The implementation of the African Information Society Initiative is meant to take place at individual country level and our gathering here today is in pursuit of the above ECA resolution.