Balancing the inequalities of information access

[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Knowledge is power and information is the vehicle that conveys knowledge. Yet many citizens experience digital exclusion in addition to traditional forms of control. Where access to ICTs is available, individuals enjoy new opportunities to learn and communicate. They gain access to a wider range of information. However, others have a vested interest in mediating this flow of information and restricting access

“Bottom Up” Perspectives on ICTs and the Right to Information

[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Malaysia, an upper-middle economic state in SouthEast Asia, found its connectivity with the world with the installation of the first telephone line in 1874.

Empowering people: But how?

[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Information revolution

[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The present day patient satisfaction with health care seems to be at an all time low.

Augmenting PURA initiative through cost-effective implementation

[This article was published in the July 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

News Review:- Business

Citizen Consultation Model for e-Government

[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The use of discretion in public administration is generally being regarded as a major obstruction to good governance. Therefore, to bring about good governance from discretionary decision-making in
e-Government, using information technologies help reduce whim, caprice, and arbitrariness in decisions caused by an administrative decision maker.

Citizen Charter led e-Governance

[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

There is a phenomenal growth in ICT-enabled processes, of late. However, Indian ICT initiatives makes the situation critical because of the complex process of involving the rural masses who lack
basic livelihood opportunities, and are least concerned with them.

e-Governance for the poor

[This article was published in the May 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Even the most marginalised and neglected groups would be significantly impacted by the potential challenge of the digital age.

e-Government in evolution

[This article was published in the March 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The Malaysian government has envisioned a technologically advanced society and implicitly, a technologically enabled government through its Vision 2020.

e-Government in New Zealand

[This article was published in the February 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The future of e-Government in New Zealand is exciting and holds promise. In New Zealand, there has been eagerness to learn and apply lessons from the countries that have achieved success in e-Governance. Also, New Zealand is actively associated with international bodies that promote collaboration and learning in e-Government.