e-Payment for over INR 10 million and above: Reserve Bank of India
To ensure the safety and security of the payment systems, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has
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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.
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.
UN launches online map to identify food insecurity
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched an interactive online map of Combodia to identify areas of food insecurity. The online map highlights how food security is a big challenge in the region.
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.
Pimpri-Chinchwad (India) to go Wi-Fi soon
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched an ambitious public-private partnership project to provide wireless connectivity for the entire twin township.
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.
IT knowledge to be made compulsory for government jobs in future
Goa Information Technology Minister, Mr Dayanand Narvekar has said that knowledge of IT would be made mandatory for government jobs in future and that the government would set up training institutes all over the state for the purpose. The government has ambitious plan to implement e-Governance policy.
