Vision

The vision of NITC MALAYSIA is one that is in line with the aspirations of VISION 2020: 

"To evolve a knowledge society in the Malaysian mould where the society is rich in information, empowered by knowledge, infused with a distinctive value-system and is self-governing."
 

Mission

The Council’s mission is to:

• promote the sustainable growth of ICT development and application via R&D planning and technology acquisition strategies;  
• ensure the smooth integration of new technologies into social and economic development ; 
• determine the likely impact of ICT on the economy and society;  
• explain and promote the potential of ICT in transforming societies in all its dimension.

Core task areas

1. Strategic planning and management  
2. Coordination and evaluation  
3. Technology assessment and forecasting  
4. Promotion

Core functions

Strategic planning and management

• articulating the wider implications of ICT in development 
• drawing up national plans and turning it into operational programs 
• formulating development programs to enhance national competitiveness
• identifying national priorities
• determining the objectives of ICT development 
• enabling the restructuring of key organizations and institutions to take advantage of ICT

Coordination and evaluation

• monitoring and tracking progress in development programs, including Human Resource Development programs
• formulating performance indicators and ICT standards
• evaluating the effectiveness of ICT use in organizations 
• building the appropriate legal framework for regulation and development for the ICT sector
• providing incentives for accelerated growth
• measuring the impact of promotional activities

Technology assessment and forecasting

• constructing and disseminating scenarios depicting future trends
• cultivating the skill to merge a number of technology trends into specific application areas

Promotion

• collecting and directing basic data and information to key users
• disseminating awareness and appreciation programs
• mounting focused programs for target groups
• forging cooperation with public sector, private sector, NGOs and trade unions, media

 

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