It is obvious that a wave is sweeping across the nations of the earth, gradually approaching the emergence of a global Information Society (IS). This IS space will consist of nations on both sides of the digital divide, which is also becoming evident even within locations just miles from each other. This Information Society does not have automatic subscription and will not be subject to the decision of any coalition - each nation will decide its membership by the policies, initiatives and atmosphere it helps to create.

We have to understand the challenges and opportunities of the information and communication technology (ICT) revolution, and their implications for development policy and strategies. We have to examine why developing countries like Afghanistan should look ahead and try to adapt and harness ICT in support of economic and social development. We have to provide a broad view of the promises and risks of the ICT revolution, and its potential impact on productivity, markets, organizations and education, among others. We have to also provide a concrete systematic approach towards the awareness step of our urban and rural people living in Afghanistan regarding the need of ICT revolution, we have to outline the rationale for designing national strategies for e-development (or e-enhanced development), and the options, objectives and major thrusts for such strategies in support of economic growth, poverty reduction and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The vision of ACSA is to enable Afghanistan to be an active member of the Information Society. In a country where the infrastructure development is new and the resources are scarce, it is important that every member of the community should participate. The association is voice and efforts of the ICT professionals in the country. It is equal duty of the community based entities to the government to put their thoughts and energy in the reconstruction of the ICT infrastructure and regulatory framework of Afghanistan.