The United Nations (UN) has released survey of e-Government readiness around the world. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) were the highest ranked countries in the Middle East. The UAE moved up to 32nd spot from 42nd in 2005.
In e-Governance readiness, India has fallen from a rank of 87 in 2005 to 113 in 2008 on e-Government readiness. According to the UN e-Government Survey 2008, India has slipped 26 places in the last three years and been overtaken by countries like Maldives (ranked 95), Sri Lanka (101) and even Iran (108).
Dubai eGovernment is aiming to extend its e-Governance services with the launch of new initiative, the e-Permits system in partnership with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Customs and Dubai Police.
In a new initiative of the European Commission on Thursday, a public consultation on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology was launched. The technology can be used for a variety of purposes such as privacy, data protection and information technology.
The Government of Ghana has implemented a new governance programme, which is being assisted by the Italian Government to improve upon information flow leading to the creation of a national data centre in public administration.
The Government of Russia is planning to create a system of electronic government in next two years.
Oman is now holding 84th position in the e-Government readiness index. According to United Nations
Soon, every citizen in Brunei will be able to get e-Passport or biometric passport. The Department of National Registration and Immigration has officially launched e-Passport project in 2008.
The UAE Government is planning to accelerate the implementation of the e-Government by making 50 percent of government services online by the end of the year 2008 and 90 percent by the year 2020.
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is planning to introduce Wi-Fi service across the city for public transportation system.
