Information and Communication Act 2009

* Addressing the convergence of the telecommunications, broadcasting and other new information technology sectors, including the Internet.
* Implement information and communications policies and plans in relation to the development of information and communications and in the interest of the creation and development of the information society,
* Regulatory provisions for broadcasting content
* encouraging the setting up of advanced education and training programmes in information and communications
* Promoting public awareness of the importance of the role of information and communications to the overall economic and social development and advancement of The Gambia, and
* Promoting the advancement of research and development in the areas of information, communications and technology;