ITU World Radiocommunication Conference concludes after four weeks
The World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 has concluded its deliberations with the adoption of radio-frequency spectrum in order to meet with global demand.
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NeGSt reaps from e-projects initiated 42 months ago
National e-Government Strategies (NeGSt), Nigeria is ready to reap from its various e-projects as they were initiated 42 months ago in the country. NeGSt has developed the eNYCS for the National Youth Service Corp and financed by Afribank to enhance data on youth service placements and operations in Nigeria.
Government of India to enact laws for consumer protection
The Government of India is keen to empower consumers against sub-standard goods by enacting. In the works are a set of tough laws which will include the critical product liability clause, making erring manufacturers and suppliers liable to pay punitive damages.
Punjab PWD to start e-tendering from Jan 2008
The Punjab (India) PWD (B&R) department has decided to introduce the revolutionary policy of e-tendering and e-procurement from January 2008 to ensure transparency and accountability in the functioning of department.
e-Governance is must in all sectors: National Mission Mode Project
The Government of India is planning to launch the INR 800-crore National Mission Mode Project for civic bodies across the country. The project will be implemented in 423 urban local bodies over a period of five years in a phased manner.
Indian Railways to expand telemedicine network
The Indian Railways is planning to expand their telemedicine network to 23 more places across India.
Singapore wants e-govt to reach masses
Singapore is moving ahead in the direction of government’s online initiatives. While speaking at the e-Government Summit 2007, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Second Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA), stated that the country’s public e-services need to be extended to reach more people.
Plan outlined for county-wide wireless access in Columbiana
Columbiana County Port Authority is planning for country-wide wireless Internet access. The council has formed a group to promote technological advancement in the East Liverpool area.
NADRA develops e-Toll system to ease traffic congestion
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has developed e-Toll system to ease movement of vehicles and full proof accounting of vehicles in Pakistan.
ADB funds for e-initiative in Assam, India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given a proposal to provide technical assistance for deploying innovative ICT skills for supporting the e-governance initiative in Assam (India).
