Global e-government 19 January
Over the last two years the Government has more than doubled its usage of freelance IT consultants, making it the largest employer of IT contractors in the country.
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New online service directory
The Australian Special Minister of State, announced the development of a new online service directory which includes information from both the Australian and state governments.
E-auction rules revamp released
Deputy Prime Minister Visanu Krue-ngarm has unveiled the draft of the overhauled e-auction rules, expected to take effect from Feb 1, although he could not guarantee that it would totally stamp out bid collusion. Mr Visanu was assigned by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to revise the e-auction rules in the wake of mounting complaints about the process.
E-immigration services begin from Jan. 21
The General Directorate of Naturalisation and Residence has embarked on a multi-faceted project for electronic immigration services. The services will be launched from January 21.
Information Society in Europe “growing”
Broadband use across the European Union is rapidly growing, according to new research.A survey of the 25 members states reveals a 60% growth in the number of broadband subscribers between July 2004 and July 2005.
Online power bill payment facility in India
The North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL) has started a Mobile Bill Payment Centre and introduced online bill payment facility through credit card for its over nine lakh consumers in the Indian Capital.
Online child safety: Home Office launches new promotion campaign
The Home Office in the United Kingdom, has launched a
JNU to click first to e-Governance
Submitting admission applications online, getting a “soft”admission and then getting a degree by mail, getting all the data about pending leaves and dues through the Net and e-Mailing appraisal forms to boss, all this is now set to be a reality for students and staff of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) which will soon become one of the first universities in India to adopt e-Governance.
Finnish citizens increasingly go online to report minor crimes
The popularity of reporting petty crimes online has grown steadily in Finland, according to Finnish law enforcement authorities. First introduced in early 2003, the e-service eliminates the need for theft victims to fill out forms in person at local police stations, while providing rapid proof for insurance purposes.
