e-Gov in GCC Nations
Over the past few years, the GCC nations have begun to recognise the importance of e-Governance in economic development.
Selangor to Launch Own Broadband Wireless Network
The Government of Selangor, Malaysia will launch its own wireless broadband network and soon the coverage will be extended to other parts of the Klang Valley.
Due Process, e-Governance Save Bayelsa N7bn
Former Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State, Nigeria stated his administration saved about N7billion through the establishment of Due Process and e-Governance Bureau. The state is now growing culture of transparency and accountability following the inauguration of the Bayelsa State Expenditure and Income Transparency Initiative (BEITI).
OBNDD Launches Online Renewal Service
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Control (OBNDD) has launched a new service that will enable over 14,000 OBNDD registrants to renew or apply for new registrations online.
IT for Greater Efficiency, Transparency Within Government in Pakistan
Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira the Federal IT Minister has said that the present Government of Pakistan desires to use IT to bring about greater efficiency and transparency within the government, streamline the functioning of the government and at the same time facilitate the citizens by providing them services at their doorsteps.
Rajasthan All Set to Embrace e-Gov
With the intention of providing various IT enabled e-Government and non-government services to the citizens, the Government of Rajasthan is planning to establish Common Services Centres (CSCs) across the state.
Angola Stands 127th in UN Electronic Governance Ranking
Angola stands in the 127th position in the ranking of the United Nations electronic governance ranking, after having risen 31 places from the year 2005. Angola stands 15th from among African countries and seventh in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), making an effort to rank among the first 10 of the continent and first five of the regional organisation.
South Africa Government ICT Spend to Increase to R8bn by 2010/11
South Africa will increase its total ICT expenditure from approximately R6bn in 2005/06 to R8bn in 2010/11 at a CAGR of 2,9%, according to recent report entitled, ‘ICT in National Government
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[This article was published in the April 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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Saudi Intelligence Blames Bureaucrats for Slow Implementation of e-Governance
Saudi Chief of Intelligence Prince Muqrin stated that delays of recent initiative decreases the quality of online governmental services. He also claimed that system does not have any fault.
