SMS for Property Tax Bills
The Pune Muncipal Corporation (PMC) in India will launch a innovative system through which the citizens can get the details of their property tax bills through an SMS.
E governance
Africa: UN injects $2 million towards African governance
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has allocated $2 million for a programme to support and deepen African Public and Governance Reforms in African countries. The Steering Committee of the 5th Pan African Conference of Ministers on Public/Civil Service has approved the consolidated Works Plans and Implementation Strategy for the Preparatory Assistance Programme.
State Data Centre at Technopark
R.L. Bhatia the Governor of Kerala (India) said that the government of Kerala would set up a State Data Centre (SDC) at Technopark.
Ghana to put into operation e-Governance project
The Government of Ghana has implemented a new governance programme, which is being assisted by the Italian Government to improve upon information flow leading to the creation of a national data centre in public administration.
Lithuanian Ministry uses YouTube platform for security purposes
The Lithuanian Ministry of the Interior is using YouTube videos for security purposes in order to reach a wider audience. These videos demonstrate the best ways to stay safe when working online.
New Zealand ahead of Australia in e-Government Responsiveness
Central and local government agencies in New Zealand have fared better than their Australian counterparts in a New Zealand based University of Otago study on e-Government responsiveness.
Maldives opens world
The Maldives has become the first country in the world to open a virtual embassy in Second Life, the online virtual world.
Russia to create e-Government system
The Government of Russia is planning to create a system of electronic government in next two years.
UN eGovernment Report: UAE ranks 5th in transactional services
The 2008 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) UN eGovernment survey has ranked the UAE in 5th position in terms of transactional services. The survey has also ranked UAE 32th among 192 UN members states in the 2008 eGovernment Readiness Index.
Oman climbs to 84th in UN e-Govt survey
Oman is now holding 84th position in the e-Government readiness index. According to United Nations
