Radio Technology

Wire-line technologies are not really feasible for a successful e-Government strategy. However, the use of radio technology is capable of […]

Focusing on open standards and standardisation to drive market: Scott G. McNealy

Open Source is a vital part of Sun Microsystems’s strategy. For Sun, standards and    standardisation is an important market development […]

E-learning In China

Under the impact of globalisation, marketisation and standardisation of distance e-Learning courses (some of which were advertised in the key […]

Citizen Consultation Model for e-Government

[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The use of discretion in public administration is generally being regarded as a major obstruction to good governance. Therefore, to bring about good governance from discretionary decision-making in
e-Government, using information technologies help reduce whim, caprice, and arbitrariness in decisions caused by an administrative decision maker.

Whither e-Democracy?

[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Today, the Internet has become a tool that transcends national borders and allows free flow of ideas the worldover. It has got immense potential to empower, educate and allow people to share and mobilise opinion. In fact, the Internet has truly become a forum for e-Democracy where people have found voice through personal websites, blogs and discussion groups.

Citizen Charter led e-Governance

[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

There is a phenomenal growth in ICT-enabled processes, of late. However, Indian ICT initiatives makes the situation critical because of the complex process of involving the rural masses who lack
basic livelihood opportunities, and are least concerned with them.

‘Re-engineer, modernise Government processes before computerisation’

[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

e-Governance is more about opportunity for administrative reforms than just electronics, IT and infrastructure. If we miss this opportunity to re-engineer government processes before computerisation, the cost will be enormous.

Jharkhand

[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Jharkhand, formerly a part of the State of Bihar, was formed on 15th November 2000 with Ranchi as its capital. Jharkhand is one of the richest states in mines and minerals in India.

Language Observatory in Japan

[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

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Microfinance In India

[This article was published in the May 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Building strong microfinance institutions entails improving governance, professionalising management, strengthening internal controls and accounting practices, and introducing low-cost ways of doing business