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
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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.
Dubai e-Gov plans for quantum growth in ePayments
Dubai e-Government in association with Dubai Municipality, Etisalat and Commercial Bank of Dubai announced the launch of its Direct Debit payment system aimed at facilitating direct debit payments capitalising on Internet banking channels.
India map details on Net
About 60-70 percent of the land area of India could be officially available on the Internet based on several wide parameters including latitude, longitude, altitude, water bodies and forest cover in about a year’s time.
Mobile ICT improves productivity
Mobile ICT is an area that is going to become increasingly important in the coming months and years. It is a technology that small and medium sized enterprises can use to punch well above their weight in the marketplace.
Software for rain forecast in Tamil Nadu, India
A large volume of rainfall data from various locations and an Australian Rainman software package enabled scientists at the Department of Agricultural Meteorology, the Directorate of Soil and Crop Management Studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to put together the seasonal rainfall forecast for the South West Monsoon.
