First eGovernment cluster formed in Hungary
The Hungarian Government has just formed the first Hungarian eGovernment Cluster on the initiative of Albacomp Zrt, with providers of various eGovernment activities co-operating together.
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Dutch citizens content with eGovernment
Dutch citizens are moderately satisfied with eGovernment services in the Netherlands according to recent survey conducted by Burger@Overheid.nl, an independent eGovernment forum in the Netherlands.
Student residences to be wired for EDUROAM Wi-Fi in Slovenia
The Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MVZT) has invited companies in Slovenia to submit tenders for the setting up of EDUROAM Wi-Fi networks in student halls of residence.
On-line real-time road traffic updates in Finland
The Finnish Road Administration is making real-time updates on traffic conditions available on its website.
Senate Appropriations Committee approves amendment to improve livelihoods
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the proposal to help rural schools, libraries and health-care facilities.
World Bank debars two firms under India Reproductive and Child Health Projects
The World Bank has declared two India-based firms, Nestor Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nestor) and Pure Pharma Ltd. (Pure Pharma), ineligible to be awarded Bank-financed contracts. Both firms were found to have engaged in collusive practices in connection with the Bank-financed Reproductive and Child Health Project (RCH I) in India. Nestor has been debarred for a period of three years, while Pure Pharma is debarred for one year.
Japan Govt. adopts open source standards
The Japan Government has adopted open source policy under which government ministries and agencies will solicit bids from software vendors whose products support internationally recognized open standards.
America’s top digital counties ranked for exceptional use of technology
e-Republic’s Center for Digital Government (Center) has completed this year’s evaluation of US most digital county governments.
Government websites ‘too complex’ : NAO Report
According to the report of the UN-based National Audit Office (NAO), many government websites are still too complicated and difficult to use. While services like online road tax renewal are very popular, other sites such as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), are too complex.
