Thailand ICT Master Plan (2002-2006). - Nectec

I. Executive SummaryHistory of the Master PlanFrom early beginning of the 21 Century, Thailand has pledged its commitment toreap the benefits of Information and Communication Technology for the countrydevelopment. The "National IT Policy Framework 2001-2010", approved by the cabineton March 19, 2002, has identified the goals, strategies and linkage between strategiesand development of the country towards the knowledge-based society. In addition, italso recommends the key to success as the guideline for policy implementation.The IT 2010 consists of three principles: building up human capital; promotinginnovation; and investing in information infrastructure and promote the informationindustry. The ICT usage are categorized into five flagships comprising e-Government,e-Commerce, e-Industry, e-Education, and e-Society.While IT2010 envisions the long-term development, the rapid changes intechnology as well as society and economy prompt the requirement for a medium-termdynamic plan. Therefore, the National Information and Communication Technology(ICT) Master Plan (2002-2006) is developed. The plan is composed of vision, missions,objectives, strategies and activities for the first five years of the IT 2010.Thailand ICT Master Plan (2002-2006) 1