DGEP wins 2007 United Nations Public Service Award
The Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) will receive the 2007 United Nations Public Service Award in the ‘Improving of Delivery Services’ category in the West Asia region.
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Akshaya’s first phase extended to September 30, 2007
The computer literacy programme under the first phase of Akshaya project in Kerala (India) has been extended to September 30, 2007.
Puducherry (India) Govt. offices to be connected
Around 500 government departments of Puducherry, India would be connected through Wide Area Network (WAN) by the end of 2007 under the e-governance programme.
Roshan launches Afghanistan’s first telemedicine project
The Afghan mobile network operator, Roshan has teamed with Cisco, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC) to expand Healthcare Access by linking Afghan hospitals to International Medical Institutions.
Singapore businesses benefit from e-Governance
Local companies of Singapore are taking benefits from the success of country’s e-Government services and expertise.
GoI seeks World Bank loan for e-Procurement
The Government of India (GoI) is seeking a World Bank loan to implement an e-Governance project for electronically processing all the government purchases.
NCDEX, India approaches State Governments for spot trading
The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd. (NCDEX), India an online multi-commodity exchange has approached selected state governments to allow it for spot trading in the state.
NMCC launches manufacturing portal for SMEs
The National Manufacturing Competitive Council (NMCC), India has launched national manufacturing portal for small-and-medium enterprise in cooperation with Microsoft.
Citywide Wi-Fi network in Pacifica, California
Tropos Networks and Veraloft have launched Pacifica Net, a citywide Wi-Fi service in Pacifica, California. The network will provide high-speed fixed and mobile Internet access for residential and business customers.
MIPR, Brunei launches e-Fisheries project
The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Brunei has launched online fisheries (e-Fisheries) service in the country. The service, e-Fisheries is part of the e-MIPR initiative under Brunei Darussalam’s e-Government project.
