Attorney General calls for more data-sharing :: Mmegi Online

The Attorney General advocate Abraham Keetshabe has thrown his weight behind calls for more sharing of data across government. Speaking yesterday at the ‘open data open science’ national forum in Gaborone, he said the national information and communication technology (ICT) policy, dubbed ‘Maitlamo’ provides that Batswana will have access to data and information that will assist them in their everyday lives.

Approved by Cabinet in 2007, the policy provides that national connectivity will help draw communities closer together and facilitate economic growth and development in all regions of the country. “Online information on employment, community development, healthcare, education and government services all feature prominently in the policy’s recommendations,” Keetshabe said. He noted that increased levels of e-commerce will enable local companies to compete in the global marketplace.

In addition, he said the development of a vibrant and entrepreneurial ICT sector will create further employment, greater economic diversification and boost investor confidence.

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