Andhra Pradesh (India) would be introducing smart cards for the poor by March, 2008

Smart cards for the poor would be becoming a reality in Andhra Pradesh (India) with the state government proposing to launch such cards for people below poverty line (BPL) in 17 districts by March, 2008. The Anchra Pradesh state government has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from companies and NGOs by January 18, 2008 for operationalising the smart card schemes. The identified companies and NGOs, according to the state government, would have to operate the smart card scheme, disburse benefits at remote locations and ensure proper functioning of the system.

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The ICT conference enhances service delivery in South Africa

A conference is in progress in Sun City in the North West to set the stage for ICT development in South Africa. The conference is held by the Public Service and Administration Department and the State Information Technology Agency (SITA).

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Uttaranchal, India to put its data online

Uttaranchal state is to get a

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Smart Cards in place of driving licences in Hyderabad (India) soon

The Transport Department of Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh, India) is planning to replace the existing driving licences with `Smart Cards’ to ensure tamper proof vehicle documents.

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Open source training for government employees

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippines, is now training key employees to become open source experts as part of a department-wide shift to using open source software.

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Fife Council invests

Fife Council Telephony and Infrastructure Project Manager, Lee Parry has reported that the Council tax payers and employees of Fife Council are set to benefit out of a new

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Australian government plans to share information between public services

The government of Australia has made a commitment to share information between public services to expand opportunities for the most disadvantaged, fight crime and provide better public services.

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Telecare for older and vulnerable people

The Scottish Executive is using technology as a selling-point for older and vulnerable people.

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Call for countries of Asia Pacific-Region to adopt ODF

An official from the United Nations (U.N.) has called for countries in the Asia-Pacific region to embrace the Open Document Format (ODF).

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SE Borders action plan adopts ICT infrastructure

An outline for action plan for Scottish Enterprise Borders (SE Borders) was made for the heading year.

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