Aiyar will lead delegation to Pakistan for good governance meet
Union Panchayati Raj Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar will lead a 57-member delegation team to Pakistan so as to attend a symposium on local self and good governance and accountability.
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Illinois Govt launches Online Meth Registry
Illinois Government has launched Methamphetamine Manufacturing Registry, a new tool available on the Illinois State Police website, which allows communities and law enforcement the opportunity to view the names of offenders who have been convicted of manufacturing meth.
Malaysian Ministry in discussion with MAMPU for e-govt Services
The Malaysian Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications is in discussion with the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) to deploy the Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPV6) based e-Government services across the country.
e-Passports are beneficial for IT firms
Electronic passport is making people’s life comfortable in Australia. Custom officers at airport check-posts can simply scan and return the e-passports to their possessors. Hence, quick processing can be done. India is also going for e-passports.
Azerbaijan Govt. to invest $250 million in IT sector
The Azerbaijan Government is planning to invest $250 million to $300 million in telecommunications sector within two years.
World Bank urges African nations to embrace e-Governance
The World Bank has urged the national and regional governments of Africa to embrace e-Governance so as to to effect a meaningful improvement in their economics and the standards of living of their citizens.
Ghana Govt. signs MoU with Microsoft to expand access ICT
The Ghana Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft, to expand access to ICT in the country.
Virginia Govt. grants $39 million fund to improve criminal justice
The Virginia Government (USA) has granted $39 million fund to support state, local and non-profit programs, which work to improve criminal justice across the country.
ICT faces big challenge to implement e-Governance in Africa
ICT is the most compelling challenge facing Africa’s development in e-Governance.
Kenyan Govt. launches Digital Village Project
The Kenyan Government has launched a Digital Village Project so as to establish information and communications technology centres throughout the country.
