ICT can improve the performance of businesses and the efficiency of markets, empower citizens and communities, increase their access to knowledge, and help to strengthen and redefine governance at all institutional levels. A multi-stakeholder approach will define the responsibility of all and promote the participation of governments, the private sector, civil society and all other relevant groups.

The Alliance will rely on participants who will:

• Demonstrate leadership by advancing universal access to ICT
• Produce practical solutions, share best practices and knowledge to bridge the digital divide
• Engage in policy dialogues around specific topics of mutual interest put forward for discussion
• Share innovative business models for pro-poor investment, economic growth and empowerment of people living in poverty.