Why are partnerships between public sector, private sector and civil society important in the promotion of ICTs for development?
Partnerships need to be developed to achieve common goals and deal with ICT-related issues. The public sector should explore ways to correct market failures and encourage competition to bring the information society to all, particularly in developing countries. The private sector has an important role to play in the investment in ICTs and governments should encourage their participation. Civil Society should work closely with communities to strengthen ICT initiatives. International organizations should assist in integrating ICTs in the development process as well as supporting the implementation of WSIS Action Plan goals.
