EU injects Euro17 million for ICT training in Uganda
The European Union has injected Euro17 million (about Shs35 billion) in the Information Communications Technology training programme for tutors and principals in health training institutions.
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e-Commerce: Shinning in China
China’s B2C (business to customer) e-Commerce market reached RMB 854 million in the first quarter of 2006, increasing 12.79 percent quarter-over-quarter, which is lower than the growth rate of 19.92 percent for the fourth quarter of 2005.
Wireless Tracking Systems for mine safety
The new U.S. legislation sent to the Senate floor would require all mines to have two-way wireless communications and tracking systems in place within the next three years.
Kalam suggests for induction of ICT in police department
The President of India, A P J Abdul Kalam mooted a five pint suggestion for the efficient working of the police department of the country at the 37th All India Police Science Congress. He suggested for a nationwide database of criminals so that it would be available online at all police stations and the data should be updated continuously.
UAE: Renovation in Population Register and ID Law
For the individual security promotion, the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) has given the responsibility for the introduction of a modern Population Register and ID Card system for all citizens and residents of the UAE.
Multidimensional facets of ICT
Really, the direction and pace of development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have led the world economies to recognise the importance of ICT in catalysing economic activities, in efficient governance and in empowerment of the society.
Tamil Nadu to launch e-Governance in December
The secretary for Information Technology in the Tamil Nadu Government, Chandramouli, spoke to R Jai Krishna of CyberMedia News about the new plans and strategies to make the State IT friendly.
US$20 million e-Asia and knowledge partnership fund at ADB
The Government of the Republic of Korea has set up a US$20 million e-Asia and knowledge partnership fund at ADB. The fund aims to bridge the digital divide and promote access to information and creating and sharing of knowledge through Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in the Asia and Pacific region.
State wide e-Gov project in Uttaranchal, India
Uttaranchal is embarking on an ambitious statewide e-Governance project, with a little help from Singapore.
EU plans biometric visas to ensure security of travelling
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a regulation introducing biometric identifiers in the Visa Information System (VIS).
