1. Child Online Protection in Egypt’s National ICT Strategy 2012-2017
5th ITU Council Working Group on Child Online Protection- June 19th, 2012
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2. ICT Strategy 2012-2017 Our Vision:
Towards fair digital citizenship and a developed knowledge economy in the framework of the democratic transition

3. Mission
Developing a knowledge based democratic society that supports the Egyptian economy and rests on a fair availability of information and quality services to all, in the objective of ensuring the digital citizenship rights and developing a strong economy based on human skills and innovation

4. Strategic Objectives Support sustainable/ social development
Supporting the Democratic process
Enhancing digital citizenship
Support sustainable/ social development
Strengthening the national economy  4 4

5. Strategic Pillars of the ICT strategy 2012- 2017
Implementing Principles of Digital C.
Supporting Human resources Development
Developing and upgrading digital services and IT infrastructure in the Government
Developing and upgrading the IT industry
Encouraging Innovation
Enhancing International cooperation
Developing the telecom and postal services infrastructure

6. IV. Objectives of Pillar 4 Implementing Principles of digital citizenship
Integration of people with special needs in the knowledge society.
Empowerment of women through the acquisition of IT skills.
Availing information and data in a transparent way
Developing Family Online Safety.
Advancing citizen’s digital skills especially in marginalized and remote areas.
Building capacity of the Egyptian civil society through ICT
Enabling citizens in general and the elderly in particular toaccess to services.
Protection of Online Identity and Privacy while maximizing benefits of digital services and facilities.
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7. The Family Online Safety program; projects:
Developing the Internet Safety Content to keep pace with the latest Content development criteria and addressing the family as a unit at large, paying particular attention to policies and programs related to children.
Developing Internet Safety Curriculum to keep pace with International ICT content standards developments.
3. Expansion in availing protection applications for Internet usage on PCs, tablets, and Mobile phones
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8. Family Online Safety Program; Projects
Drafting Bills and introducing legislative amendments to laws and regulations related to violations of online privacy and security for children.
Focus on research and studies related to Internet Safety.
Fostering international cooperation in Child online protection.
Fostering Regional Arab cooperation and activating the Arab youth online Protection,
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9. Family Online Safety On The Internet
Keeping the balance between Child Online Protection and respect of Children’s mental capacities and creativity and Introducing online protection mechanisms without infringing human rights and freedom of expression.
Urging ISP,s and Mobile operators to adopt awareness campaigns to promote online safety and availing up to date protection tools.
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10. Yomna Omran yshawky@mcit.gov.eg
Thank you
Yomna Omran
Senior Officer in charge of the Child online Safety Section- The Central Unit for Research, Policies and Strategic Planning - MCIT
Internet Safety Project - MCIT (Egypt)