Innovation and ICTs: Mexico
[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
EDUCATION
Utah’s Official Web Portal: Receives the Best of State Award Again!
The official website of the state of Utah, Utah.gov, is the recipient of the 2008 Best of State award in the category of Community Development, due to its extensive services rendered, to over more than 1000 citizens of that state.
Cross Border eID to be checked: European Commission
In order to check national Electronic Identity (eID), the European Commission launched a pilot project
Thailand Ministry Unveils ICT Strategies
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry of Thailand has formulated ICT strategies for the next three years to promote the country as ICT hub of Asia.
India Slips on UN e-Governance
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).
UAE Ministry launches new educational portal
The UAE Ministry of Education has launched the new educational portal, which aims to help all stakeholders, including teachers, students and guardians to interact with each other. The e-Link will provide a package of services for all and make communication and follow-up more easier for all stakeholders.
Dublin Chamber wants to ‘kick-start’ city
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is planning to introduce Wi-Fi service across the city for public transportation system.
Over 4,000 rural ICT bureaus setup
The Ministry of Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Azerbaijan is planning to set up 2,500 rural ICT bureaus across the country under its 4th Economic Plan.
France and ADB support rural infrastructure rehabilitation in Viet Nam’s Central Region
France and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are assisting Viet Nam in rehabilitating and upgrading vital infrastructure in one of the poorest regions of the country to improve livelihood opportunities and the standard of living of the rural population in the area.
