The MCA's existing strategic objectives overall remain the same, with some amendments that mainly reflect progress achieved. This is reflected by the increasingly ongoing nature of the Authority's operations. Other amendments are meant to give more focus to emerging aspects of sector regulation.
The MCA's strategic objectives are stated below:
Electronic Communications
Regulating an electronic communications environment that is capable of sustaining competition among existing providers whilst ensuring ease of entry to new undertakings.Ensuring that electronic communications undertakings provide a transparent, value-for-money service to users whilst adhering to incumbent social obligations.Contributing to the ongoing discussion, at an international level, on the consistent development of the electronic communications regulatory framework and related issues.Facilitating innovation in the provision of broadband and other services, via ongoing research and the continued development of the policy and regulatory environment.
eCommerce
Facilitating eCommerce uptake and the use of electronic signatures, via the ongoing development of the legal, institutional and regulatory frameworks and related public awareness-raising.
Postal Services
Attaining, within envisaged timeframes, a liberalised postal services environment that ensures ease of entry to new undertakings and sustainable competition.Ensuring that postal undertakings provide a transparent, value-for-money service to users whilst adhering to incumbent social obligations.Contributing to the ongoing discussion, at an international level, on the consistent implementation and ongoing development of the postal regulatory framework and related issues.
Information Society
Achieving widespread eLiteracy, digital inclusion and the use of ICTs as a tool to improve quality of life for all citizens, in particular, disadvantaged groups.
Encouraging the use of e-Business models by local enterprises as a means to improve competitiveness.
