ICT Association of St. Lucia: Objectives

Education

To promote computer literacy throughout Saint Lucia,
To further the study, science and application of information and communications technology.
To market ICT as a profession by encouraging the study of ICT among Saint Lucian youth regardless of gender.

To promote the formulation of effective policies on information and communications technology and related matters.
To influence and ensure, through the IT code of practice, the standard for quality service and products of IT are at an international level.
To maintain and promote the observance of a code of ethics for members of the association.
To promote, develop and monitor competence in the practice of information and communications technology by individuals and organizations.
To define and promote the maintenance of standards of knowledge of information and communications technology for members.

To create and develop an ICT Brand and market it to global prominence.
To increase business opportunities available to members by developing sustainable liaisons with government departments and authorities, parastatal organisations, relevant industry organisations and other appropriate regional and international agencies.
To increase member visibilty internationally through reciprocity arrangements with ICT related groupings, and agencies and full participation in networking events.
To define the landscape of ICT by promoting the advancement of information technology (IT) in Saint Lucia
To promote the benefits of membership to the Association and promote the benefits of employing members of SLICTA.
To participate in and represent the sector in the development of policies and regulations that govern the sector.

To provide a forum for exchange of ideas among professionals on Information Technology
To promote the growth and development of the ICT Community through education, business clustering, partnering, mentoring.

To heighten public awareness by promoting the contribution of information technology to the development of Saint Lucia through member mobilisation and industry related events.
To extend the knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology in the community.