In India, Jagatsinghpur keeps new steps towards in e-Governance

Soon, the project named e-Soochana Sahayata will launch in Jagatsinghpur, India, which will give all benefits of e-Governance.

Jharkhand nominated for the best e-Governance state award in India

In India, Jharkhand has been nominated for the best e-Governance state award given by the Computer Society of India. Computer Society of India has nominated Jharkhand for its campaign for the introduction of e-Governance in administrative system.

Aircel launches WiMAX service in India

Aircel Business Solutions announced that, company is going to provide wireless Internet services in Bangalore (India) through Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology. The company has already enabled WiMAX connectivity at the Palace grounds, the venue of Bangalore IT exhibition.

Nasscom expands BPO sector in India

Nasscom is rolling out the plans of BPO sector in nationwide. Nasscom announced that the company will roll out the Nasscom Assessment of Competence (NAC) programme to evaluate talent of candidates for BPO sector.

Malta invites Indian IT & ITES firms to promote ICT in the country

Malta, the tiny island in the Mediterranean Sea has invited Indian technology firms to set up near shore facilities to serve European and North African markets. Since Malta is member of European Union (EU), Malta has given preference to the development of ICT sector.

e.health.net: ICT at government health institutions

[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

During the past two decades, computers have revolutionised the way we live. The Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are now part of every critical infrastructure, from telecommunication to banking to transportation.

Nobel Peace Prize, 2006

[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The Nobel citation reads: ‘lasting peace cannot be achieved unless large population groups find ways to break out of poverty. Micro credit is one such means’.

ICT Competencies Among Adults in Rural Malaysia

[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Despite the recent and rapid improvements in the domain of information and communication technology (ICT) across the globe, there are still yawning gaps in terms of access to healthcare services.

Rural Literacy

[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The rapid progress in modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is seen as one of the potential tools for literacy and non-formal education.

Pursuing Better Access, Availability, and Affordability to Learning

[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Learning beyond one context- with this aim, objective and goal, Metalearn Services in Bangalore, India delivers need-basedcontent on ICT platform to various learning communities. Apart
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