The Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications & Technology (MPTT) is one of the ministries whose mandate is to develop the economy using a number of ICT interventions and initiatives. MPTT is a member of the ministries in the Economic Development Roadmap, which brings together all state institutions working in economic sector. MPTT’s role in developing the ICT sector include:
- Setting ICT Policy & Strategy
Setting the long term ICT Policy and Strategy is one of the projects the Ministry is working on to develop country’s ICT sector, as this will guide all the activities of the government, the business companies, academia and other stakeholders.To develop Somalia’s first 5-year ICT Strategy and Plan, MPTT is working with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to provide technical support in developing the plan.