ICT market in Chile set to reach US$1.76bn in 2006
According to a new study from international consultancy IDC, Chile is set to see sales of ICT services reach US$1.76bn in 2006, up 13% compared to 2005.
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World bank grants $55mln to Ghana for e-Ghana project
Ghana and the World Bank have signed two separate agreements for a grant of 55 million U.S. dollars towards the implementation of the e-Ghana Project and the Education for All-Fast Track Initiative (EFA-FTI).
Sri Lanka to empower people with benefits of e-Commerce
Sri Lanka has signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communication in International Contracts, known as the Electronic Contracting Convention, at the UN Headquarters recently.
Rise of Taiwan as ICT powerhouse
In the report’s Network Readiness Index (NRI), which reflects the degree of readiness of a country to benefit from Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development, Taiwan’s ranking soared eight places from 15th in 2004-2005 to seventh place among 115 countries.
Telecentre move in Rwanda
The Government of Rwanda has earmarked a total amount of US$1billion (Frw560bn) to be invested in establishing and promoting telecentres in the country.
Thailand’s Internet use to rise 50% in 2006
On the eve of the New Year, Thailand’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry plans to see millions more people nationwide have access to the Internet.
Bostwana Government’s e-Readiness
The Government of Botswana is in the early stages of a move towards e-Government. There is a central government website – www.gov.bw. There is currently no e-Government strategy in place, however the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology is in the process of establishing an e-Government framework.
Bangladesh to follow Sri Lanka’s e-Governance model
The Bangladeshi National Planning Commission will follow Sri Lanka’s national e-Governance strategy as both countries have faced similar challenges in the field of e-Government implementation.
