World Bank grants US$10m for ICT project in Rwanda
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved US$10 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to the Government of Rwanda to install modern systems. The bank said that the assistance was aimed at improving the country’s operations and service delivery systems especially in rural areas, with a particular focus on the use of technology for growth and development.
SUC to develop e-Learning module for agricultural extension workers in Philippines
Five state universities and colleges (SUC) in Philippines are set to receive 6.5 million pesos from the Open Academy for Philippine Agriculture (OPAPA) to develop an e-Learning and distance education programme for the country
ICT holds key to achieve MDGs
Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Engr. Ernest Ndukwe, has said Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is the key to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Steps to be taken to harness the force of ICT to build a bright future for Filipinos
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has vowed that every step will be taken to harness the force of ICT to lift the quality of Philippine education and build a brighter future for the Filipinos.
Brunei’s e-Government strategies should be practical: expert suggests
Brunei’s e-Government strategies should focus more sharply on the practical steps that need to be taken now in order to reach long-term goals, experts suggested.
Involvement of civil society sought for ICT policy development
A non-governmental organisation is working to involve civil society organisations in the formulation of government Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policies.
Government of Uganda to review five-year master plan of ICT Strategy
The government will embark on reviewing its five-year master plan of the Information and Communication Technology strategy next month, the Special Presidential Assistant in charge of Information Communication and Technology, Mr Ibrahim Kaliisa, has said.
India outstrips China and Russia in IT race: Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha (India) has informed that India has outstripped China and Russia in information technology (IT) race.
Zambia urges to speed up implementation of ICT policy
The Zambian government has been urged to speed up the implementation of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) policy in order to facilitate the installation of the fibre optic cable that will improve and upgrade the country’s Internet connection.
