UK: NeSDS launches Online Self Assessment Tool
The National eService Delivery Standards (NeSDS), UK has partnered with ESD Toolkit to launch a roll out phase supporting Local […]
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Singapore embarks on $ 2 billion initiative to change e-Gov to i-Gov
Singapore’s highly efficient public services run by the government has walked away with global prizes in the e-Government sector for the last five years. Singapore has now embarked on a $ 2 billion initiative to change e-Governance to integrated government or i-Gov by 2010 with the use of latest infocomm technologies.
Korea establishes ICT fund at ADB for achieving MDGs
The Manilla-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its $20 million pact with the Republic of Korea that will help the Bank to assist its member countries to achieve MDGs with strategic uses of ICTs.
Rs 750 crore spent for computerised ration cards in Karnataka
Karnataka is the first state in India to bring the public distribution system under
Celtel gets $90 Million funding for network expansion in Tanzania
Celtel Tanzania Ltd, part of the Pan African Celtel Group has received a $90 million loan for network expansion.
ictQatar signs partnership with ICDL GCC Foundation
ictQatar has signed an agreement with the ICDL GCC Foundation as part of its e-Citizen initiative, which aims to raise IT awareness levels and increase the usage of computers and the Internet.
Effective ICT policy in Jamaica
Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Jamaica, stated that the collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Youth and the technology arm of his Ministry, as one that had resulted in the creation of an effective Information Communication Technology (ICT) policy for the country.
SCEL promises to offer laptops below Rs.25,000
Sahara Computers and Electronics Ltd (SCEL), a joint venture between South Africa’s Sahara Computers Ltd and the Sahara India Pariwar, could soon offer laptops below Rs.25,000.
GOI plans to hire professionals for e-Gov project
The Government of India is planning for a capacity building programme that seeks to draw upon outside expertise about 500 professionals on a contract basis with project management and process re-engineering skills to assist various agencies in implementing e-Governance projects.
Microsoft to support e-Gram project in Gujarat, India
Microsoft has partnered with the Gujarat government to enable effective e-Governance under Project Bhasha.
