Malaysia formally adopts open doc format
The Malaysian government has formally adopted open standards and the Open Document Format (ODF) within the country’s public sector.
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Oracle, Google join IBM-Sun Open Doc. format
Now, the IBM-Sun Microsystems backed Open Document Format (ODF) alliance is asking questions from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) technical committee on the choice of members.
Pakistan Govt. releases first SME policy
Pakistan Federal Minister for Industries and Production Jahangir Tareen has announced the first SME policy under which small business development centres would be established all over the country.
Hughes & Comat partner to roll out e-Governance services
A leading provider of broadband satellite networks and services in India, Hughes Communications India Ltd, and the leader in enablement and delivery of e-Governance and Information based services to Rural India, Comat , have with the Government of Haryana, to roll out e-Disha Ekal Seva Kendra across Rohtak division.
Pakistan Govt allocates Rs 2.53 billion extra for rural development
The Government of Pakistan has allocated an amount of INR 6.237 billion for the development of rural areas of the country. The government has adopted a comprehensive policy for rural development, including agriculture, social and physical infrastructure.
Hutch partners UP (India) Postal Dept.
The private telecom operator Hutch has partnered with the Department of Post, Uttar Pradesh (India) to take the mobile telecoms services to the masses of the state.
Slovenian citizens’ forum enables eDebate
Slovenian Citizens have set up a forum to enable the widest and most democratic public debate possible on the future of the European Union.
Myanmar Govt. plans to implement cyber village project
Myanmar Government is planning to implement a cyber village project to enable every village in the country to have access to Internet link like what is provided in urban cities.
Latvia Govt. plans eLegislation system
The Latvian government will create a legislative information system to improve coordination of the law-making process and ensure greater public participation.
