Russia to create e-Government system
The Government of Russia is planning to create a system of electronic government in next two years.
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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
Swan Projects Completed in Three States
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu have successfully implemented State-Wide Area Network (SWAN), the backbone infrastructure for rolling out the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP). All the three states have opted for the private-public partnership (PPP) mode for the project.
UNDP to sign US$390 million governance programme with DRC
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a US$390 million governance programme with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The programme aims to promote a system of stable and credible governance to support sustainable human development in the country.
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.
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.
Red Tape to be Checked in Ho Chi Minh City
An e-Government initiative begun last year by Ho Chi Minh city (HCM city) has increased efficiency in state and local agencies, permitting more online transactions by businesses and citizens.
Faster and Convenient Personal Income Tax Payment at Colorado.gov
Colorado residents in the United Staes of America (USA) can now enjoy the convenience of paying their personal taxes using the Internet, at the state
Individual Exit permits to be Online Soon in Qatar
Qatar government to issue smart identity cards to the residents either later this year or in early 2009. These cards would enable the residents to apply for work permits online.
