British Airways launches e-Ticketing Service in Ethiopia
In order to simplify the process of booking and flying between Addis Ababa and London, the British Airways launched e-Ticketing.
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ICT training for physically impaired persons
The Government of Jamaica is planning to give an opportunity to physically disabled persons in the country to learn valuable computer skills, so that they can reap best results by making use of it. This is being facilitated through the government’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Training for Persons with Disabilities Programme, which is currently being run by the National Youth Service (NYS).
Maran unveiled 26 mission mode projects under NeGP
Information Technology Minister, India, Dayanidhi Maran unveiled 26 mission mode projects under the National e-Governance Plan, which would cost the Government around Rs 23,000 crore over the next five years to make its services more accessible to people electronically.
Dubai e-Gov signed MoU with Dubai Customs
Dubai e-Government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Customs to jointly develop a new service that allows processing of online shipping permits for restricted goods.
ICIMOD launched updated version of the
On the occasion of World Environment Day, 5 June 2006, The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has launched the updated version of the
China to give a big boost to its education sector
China wants to give a big boost to its education sector with the help of Information and Communication Technologies -based (ICTs) distance education and e-Learning.
Chinese leaders call for transparent e-Governance
At a national meeting on e-Governance, recently held in Beijing, China, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Vice-Premier Huang Ju have called for faster and more comprehensive development of government websites in order to provide a more better and transparent on-line services to citizens.
Government of South Korea to protect e-Documents
The Government of South Korea approved a bill to step up measures against online forgeries of official documents, including stiff punishment for counterfeiting and enhanced forgery prevention systems.
Biman Bangladesh to adopt e-Ticketing system soon
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to replace the conventional method of ticketing with the introduction of e-Ticketing system, to ensure an effective coordination with modern airlines.
Affordable telephone access for rural people in Rwanda
Grameen Foundation, a global non-profit organization that combines microfinance with new technologies to empower the world’s poorest people and Local GSM network operator, MTN RwandaCell are launching Village Phone Rwanda, an innovative new joint venture.
