Gujarat Janseva Kendra Gets Stockholm Challenge Award
The Jan Seva Kendra of Gandhinagar Collectorate has received the Stockholm Challenge Award-2008 for innovative use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in governance.
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e-Gov in GCC Nations
Over the past few years, the GCC nations have begun to recognise the importance of e-Governance in economic development.
Cross Border e-Procurement Project Launched by European Commission
Pan European Public Procurement Online (PEPPOL) a pilot project for cross border e-Procurement has been launched by the European Commission. The project aims to create the conditions for linking the existing national e-Procurement systems.
e-Governance Covenant Signed by 31 Municipalities in Philippines
Thirty-one municipalities have signed a covenant indicating their commitment to help each other implement e-Governance in Philippines a representative of a Canadian International Development Agency-funded project said. The covenant was signed a couple of weeks ago at the Subic Exhibition and Convention Center in Subic Freeport Zone, Zambales.
Due Process, e-Governance Save Bayelsa N7bn
Former Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State, Nigeria stated his administration saved about N7billion through the establishment of Due Process and e-Governance Bureau. The state is now growing culture of transparency and accountability following the inauguration of the Bayelsa State Expenditure and Income Transparency Initiative (BEITI).
Selangor to Launch Own Broadband Wireless Network
The Government of Selangor, Malaysia will launch its own wireless broadband network and soon the coverage will be extended to other parts of the Klang Valley.
Customers of DESA Can Now Avail Online Services in Collecting, Paying Bills
Now, customers of Dhaka Electric Supply Authority (DESA) can avail of the ‘CitiConnect’ online services of Citibank in collecting and paying their bills. Citibank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for online payment of electricity bills.
Bahrain Becomes an Emerging ICT Hub in the Middle East
Bahrain has added many of ICT tools in becoming an infotech hub in the region. The country is ranked 45th on the global Information and Communications Technology readiness index.
Electronic Parliament in Slovakia
Slovakian Parliament takes the electronic route through Electronic Parliament to massively reduce the amount of paper that is used. The brainchild of Pavol Paska, Chairaman of the Slovak National Council, these electronic procedures will be in place by the September 2008 session of the National Council.
India: Tamil Nadu Launches Portal for e-Processing of Lands
In order to improve its e-Governance, the Government of Tamil Nadu has a launched a website for online processing of land documents. The website was launched at a regional review conference organised jointly by the Land Resources department and Union Ministry of Rural Development.
