From e-Government to m-Government
[This article was published in the August 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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Implementing National e-Governance Plan in Haryana
[This article was published in the July 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The aim of this paper is three fold: (a) to highlight the power and promises of ICTs by taking a specific village close to Chennai, India
Building Information Capacity for Better Health: US and Beyond
[This article was published in the June 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Books received
US DHS initiates biometric exit project
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is intending to integrate its biometric exit procedures into the existing international airports of the country.
ID theft task force urges tougher penalties in the US
A U.S. task force which has been created to curb identity theft has urged federal agencies of the US to help protect consumers by ceasing unnecessary use of Social Security numbers.
E-GOVERNANCE GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL
[This article was published in the February 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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New Passport needs for travelers and US citizens
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State announced about the official requirements for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to present a passport to enter the United States, while arriving by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere from 23 January 2007.
One computer for 25,000 elementary students in Philippines: DepEd
In a survey conducted by Department of Education (DepEd), Philippines, reveals that twenty-five thousand public elementary school students are sharing one computer while the ratio for high school is 111 students per computer.
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.
GOI steps back to amend RTI Act in current session
Government of India (GOI) has dropped the move to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act in the current session of Parliament to keep out of public purview file noting in some areas.
