China in a mission to purify Internet environment
In response to the spread of illegal and unhealthy information through the blogs and search engines in China, the Chinese government has taken a step forward to control it.
South Korea ranks first in using ICTs
According to United Nations rankings, South Korea tops the list by beating the rest of the world for the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
40th niche for India in global ICT index
India, being the fastest growing cellular market, has slipped one position to 40th rank in the global Network Readiness Index for 2005-06, according the report published by World Economic Forum (WEF). India was ranked 39th in last year’s report.
TEIN2 to support R&D in Thailand
The Information and Communications Technology Ministry of Thailand has established a high-speed international Internet network to support the research and development and education sectors and enhance the skills of Thai researchers and students at universities.
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.
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).
Indigenous software launched by Mizoram
In the first step towards e-Governance, the State government of Mizoram in India has launched its own indigenous special software called ‘Office Procedure Automation Software’, developed by the State’s ICT cell.
MoE, Brunei, signed contract with e-ICT Systems
Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) on behalf of the Ministry of Education (MoE) signed a contract with eICT Systems, a local ICT vendor.
Basic computer literacy for Namibian teachers
Namibia intends having 12 000 teachers trained in basic computer literacy and 350 000 learners using computers for half an hour a week by 2010, according to goals set down by the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) steering committee.
Multidimensional facets of ICT
Really, the direction and pace of development in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have led the world economies to recognise the importance of ICT in catalysing economic activities, in efficient governance and in empowerment of the society.
