Government promises to set up ICT hub in Nigeria
Recently, the new Governor of the State, Micheal Bot Mang has promised to set the Nigeria as a hub for ICT sector.
E governance
Andhra Pradesh (India) Government ties with MIT for open source software
The State Government is tying with the US based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to collaborate with government in the field of e-Governance, data standards and service-oriented architecture in Andhra Pradesh, India.
EAC develops regional e-Government strategy
The East African Community (EAC) is developing a harmonised e-Government strategy. The strategy will act as add-on onto the other objectives of the sub-regional grouping which will include a common Customs Union, Common Market as well as Monetary Union.
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.
West Bengal (India) Government plans to refurnish e-Government Portal
Information technology department of West Bengal (India) is planning to refurnish the official e-Governance portal, Banglar Mukh.
State Government plans to take IT kiosks to villages of Haryana, India
The State Government is taking IT initiatives by setting up 1,263 IT kiosks in Haryana state, India.
Nasscom launches third cyber policing lab in Bangalore, India
Soon, Bangalore, (India) will have a second cyber police station.
Hamirpur (India) e-Governance centres recives ISO certification
Netherland based organisation DNV, has approved an ISO certificate to e-Governance centres of Hamirpur district located at Hamirpur, Nadaun and Mahre, Chandigarh, India.
TCS plans to empower India
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is planning to move in e-Governance sector of India by using its MCA 21.
Indian Government plans to computerise employment exchange
Soon the Employment exchange of India is becoming computerised.
