Information and Communications Technology (IT) is one of the most potent forces in shaping the twenty-first century. Its revolutionary impact affects the way people live, learn and work and the way government interacts with civil society. IT is fast becoming a vital engine of growth for the world economy. It is also enabling many enterprising individuals, firms and communities, in all parts of the globe, to address economic and social challenges with greater efficiency and imagination. Enormous opportunities are there to be seized and shared by us all.

International efforts to develop a global information society must be accompanied by co-ordinate action to foster a crime-free and secure cyberspace. We must ensure that effective measures are put in place to fight cyber-crime. We will continue to engage industry and other stakeholders to protect critical information infrastructures.