The 2003 Geneva phase of the WSIS resulted in a Declaration and Action Plan that, among other things, called for the development of national e-strategies.1 Figures show that 163 national e-strategies had been developed by 2011 (ITU) and 151 national broadband strategies by 2016 (ITU/UNESCO). A majority of donors (23 out of 38) indicated that ICT connectivity and e-commerce were prioritized in their national development policies. These priorities consisted of ICT development, e-government and e-commerce development, together with other digital strategies.