Doing business 2008
[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
In Fact
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Good governance helps in economic growth
Well-run governments get better results out of their budget resources, according to a study by the World Bank titled ‘Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth: Lessons for Eastern Europe and Central Asia’. The study draws on quantitative analysis and case studies to confirm that more productive public spending, lower fiscal deficits, and greater reliance on non-distorting taxes can spur economic growth.
Towards a tech dream
[This article was published in the June 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
In Fact
e-haves and e-have-nots: Digital gulf widens
[This article was published in the February 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
VISION AND STRATEGY FOR E-PROCUREMENT IN DELHI
Incubating the spirit of innovation
[This article was published in the December 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
News
Singapore to dispense advice on efficient public service areas
The Singapore government has set up a company to give advice to emerging countries that are eager to learn from the wealthy city-state’s development model, including how to build world-class airports and create Singapore-style townships.
Report by the WHO on HIV/AIDS, March 2006
[This article was published in the April 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Despite gains in overall numbers on treatment, ART access in low- and middle-income countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa was lower than in other regions.
Potholes in the free-way
[This article was published in the December 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Asia-Pacific countries are adopting public sector reforms to better compete in the regional and global economy by strengthening markets and individual choice and in turn economic growth and poverty reduction.
