e-Cards for German Civil Servants

Soon Germany’s federal servant will receive smart cards to access control, work time recording and a range of other functions.

Creating Trust in Electronic Environment : Dr N. Vijayaditya, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India

Digital transactions are central to the effective implementation of e-Governance. How does the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) facilitate secure e-Governance?

The Controller of Certifying Authority (CCA) is responsible for issuing the licenses to the Certifying Authority.

India: All Gujarat Villages now Connected to the Net by Broadband

The Gujarat (India) Government is bringing broadband connectivity to all villages of the state, so that every household can avail the advantages of information technology.

Information Need of Sugarcane Growers

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Information Technology (IT) is assuming ever-increasing importance in agricultural development of the country

New device to help drivers pay fines using credit cards

Dubai Police have launched a new device which help motorists to pay their fines using credit cards in a safer and time-saving method. This movement will restructure the government organisations and departments in Dubai and provide electronic services under the umbrella of Dubai e-Government.

New Philippine VoIP draft laws unveiled

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of Philippines has released its latest draft rules on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, which also include details of charges local VoIP service providers must pay to continue offering their services.

Interactive White boards in Schools

[This article was published in the January 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

An interactive Whiteboard is a large, touch-sensitive panel that connects to a digital projector and a computer, displaying the information on the computer screen.

The lost sheep of ICT4D research

[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

There are several epistemological shortcomings within Information Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) literature.

Internet Postman comes to Orissa , India

In Orissa, a state transport bus service is providing Internet connectivity to rural regions of the state.

Punjab e-Governance Initiatives: An Overview

[This article was published in the September 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Punjab is situated in northwestern part of India, covering 54 percent of the country