The Professional Computer Association has two major aims:
Enhancing the capabilities of Lebanon's ICT companies, in order to compete better in the Regional and Global markets.
Transforming Lebanon into a knowledge enabled economy, in order to participate pro-actively in the Global economy.

Towards an Information Society

Developing a global information society is a trend currently in progress to advance economic growth and social welfare. In collaboration with governmental parties and other organizations, the business sector can accomplish the access of society to information and communications technologies (ICTs), which can significantly improve the world’s least developed countries or whichever communities that are in need. The objective is to establish an information society through a well-developed plan, composed of the following:

Availability of secure information, communication tools, training and education of human resources (through public-private partnerships and educational strategies) and incorporation of ICTs in social services in order to assure a better quality of life and more efficiency for individuals.
Establishing clear and transparent regulations that respect non-discrimination, protect intellectual property, liberalize trade and appreciate negotiation and implementation of commercial value-based agreements between businesses. These regulations should be based on effectual communication between governmental parties and the business sector domestically, regionally and globally.
Elimination of barriers that deter innovation, entrepreneurship and the start-up of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses by establishing a business friendly environment and availing proper financing.
Encouraging businesses of all sizes to integrate ICTs in their operations and as a result improve the performance and the productivity of their employees.
Fighting cybercrime through a proper legal framework and promoting a worldwide culture of information and communications network security.
Incorporation of ICTs into national and international social and economic development strategies that promote an Information Society for all.

In conclusion, the business sector should support existing public-private ICT partnerships and should create appropriate ambiances, together with short-term and long-term strategies.