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World Bank grants US$10m for ICT project in Rwanda
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved US$10 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to the Government of Rwanda to install modern systems. The bank said that the assistance was aimed at improving the country’s operations and service delivery systems especially in rural areas, with a particular focus on the use of technology for growth and development.
e-Map of Dubai on DTCM
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched a new interactive Electronic Map of Dubai on its hugely-popular website.
Computer training to be imparted in Telugu for government staffs in AP, India
In order to promote the use of Telugu as official language in Andhra Pradesh (AP), India, State Official Language Commission chairman, A.B.K. Prasad said computer training in Telugu would be imparted to all government employees and compact discs on Telugu script would be sent to all mandal offices in the state.
EG2KM to enhance e-Governance
The International Conference on eGovernance Enhancement via Knowledge Management (EG2KM) expects to provide a framework for the development of a strategic software on knowledge management (KM) catered for the needs of the public sector.
ICT services to be carried out nationwide in Philippines
The cyber corridor from Baguio through Cebu to Davao runs along a digital backbone and carries Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services to every municipality.
Tollgate goes online in Andhra Preadesh, India
Officials of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Vijayawada, (Andhra Preadesh) have achieved a record by providing a leased line with 128 kbps data circuit at Pottipadu.
Malaysia plans to move into second phase of open source initiative
The Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit is ready to move into the second phase of its open source initiative, which is to expand use of the technology to more government agencies.
India: Municipal Council of Ramanagaram to have GIS and MIS soon
The City Municipal Council of Ramanagaram, Karnataka, will have Geographical Information System (GIS) and Management Information System (MIS) in place by October 15.
U S government bodies plan to expand use of RFID
The U.S. Department of Defense, as well as federal and state civilian agencies are increasingly deploying or planning to implement Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies throughout their organisations.
