Kenya: State promises to promote ICT growth
Value Added Tax (VAT) on computer equipment, parts and accessories will be zero-rated, Finance Minister of Kenya, Amos Kimunya has said.
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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.
Taiwan to set up IT training centres in HCMC
Two information technology (IT) training centres, called Telecentre and e-Care, will be established in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) under a Taiwanese project, aiming to assist local businesses in IT application.
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.
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
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.
