Bangladesh government to adopt e-Governance strategy by June, 2008
The Government of Bangladesh will adopt an e-Governance strategy by June 2008 to change the work practice of of bureaucrats and enable them to serve citizens in a more effective way.
Red Tape to be Checked in Ho Chi Minh City
An e-Government initiative begun last year by Ho Chi Minh city (HCM city) has increased efficiency in state and local agencies, permitting more online transactions by businesses and citizens.
Digital Library in India
[This article was published in the February 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Digital library project in India is one of the ambitious projects that calls for the digitisation of over a million number of books and scholarly manuscripts
Improving Social Infrastructure And Quality In Education
[This article was published in the January 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
IETS, works in the field of education and technology using appropriate delivery mechanisms including robust public-private partnership modalities to develop effectively, social infrastructure initiatives in education, technology and training
Free Internet for Capetonians in South Africa
The Smart Cape Access Project has launched free Internet services at its Access Point for residents of Cape Towns. Every user gets a free email account, and they can use the computers to surf the Internet.
E-Portal launched to impart skills and generate employment
The Department of Science & Technology has launched a portal on project, called
Australian Govt. enhances IT procurement system
The Australian government has simplified the procurement of IT with the launch of latest version SourceIT model contracts and user notes.
Bahrain’s e-Government website hits with the people
More than 2,000 people visited Bahrain’s e-government website, within 12 hours of its launch.
50% of UK population supports for e-Voting
More than 50 percent British citizens are supporting for online voting system (e-Voting). The study conducted by ntl:Telewest, a UK based research company has revealed that half of the UK population giving their support to e-Voting.
A Virtual Learning Centre for Tsunami Affected Students
[This article was published in the March 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
From alternative media and public television to cable access, ethnic press, and low-power FM, marginalised communities are emanding e-Communications/media policies to seek protection against elite rule
