Malaysia Government approves RM196.179 million to implement 1,174 projects
The Malaysia Government has approved RM196.179 million under the Science Fund Grant to 39 institutions for the implementation of 1,174 projects.
Techno-Savvy DPSGVITES
[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The Prosperity through Innovation
ICT and St. Mary’s School
[This article was published in the October 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Editorial
Government to ensure Malaysia as a destination for ICT based investments
The government of Malaysia will continue to implement measures to ensure that Malaysia remains a choice destination for Information and Communications Technology-based (ICT) investments.
Sambalpur University (India) receives fund under e-Governance
Soon after Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the Sambalpur University in Orissa (India) has introduced e-Governance at a cost of Rs. 2.5 crores received from the government under the twelfth finance commission for effective management at the University.
Bangladesh PM asks for a 20-year roadmap on biotechnology
Bangladesh has adopted the National Policy Guidelines on Biotechnology to accelerate multidimensional biotechnological research for augmenting human welfare in all respects such as food security, health and a sound environment in particular.
ICT to strengthen India
The Technology Sabha 06, organised by the Indian Express Group at Goa, brought into focus the various e-Governance initiatives undertaken by the central and state governments and the industry
Sarawak government on mission to develop eastern corridor
The Sarawak government is to play an active role on a mission to develop the eastern corridor comprising Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak into a modern commercial agricultural and agro-based region.
ICT for Agriculture in Tanzania
[This article was published in the March 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
If a peasant can send a 40-page trade document from Tanzania to Cuba for just 40 cents of one US$, there is no doubt that modern ICT are cost-effective and hence efficient in poverty reduction.
Seven Strategic Areas for ICT and Environment
[This article was published in the August 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
ICT development will not contribute to the acceleration of the current negative trends, but will instead contribute towards sustainable development. A limited number of areas need to be prioritised to start with.
