Alliance between ICT companies in Nigeria and Middle East
An alliance between two leading ICT companies in Nigeria and two ICT companies from the Middle East has been formed.
Bangladesh PM asks for a 20-year roadmap on biotechnology
Bangladesh has adopted the National Policy Guidelines on Biotechnology to accelerate multidimensional biotechnological research for augmenting human welfare in all respects such as food security, health and a sound environment in particular.
Indian states to host International IT conclave
The states of Punjab and Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh are hosting an International IT Conclave named
CANI initiative in Nigeria
The President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo launched the Computer for All Nigerians Initiative (CANI) aimed at easing access to, and use of computers amongst all Nigerians in irrespective of class, age gender and location.
Government Technology (GT) Summit & Exhibition 2006 in Dubai
Dubai-based World Development Forum has announced the launch of the Government Technology (GT) Summit & Exhibition 2006, in association with the UNDP and The League of Arab States, a three-day event on 3-5 September 2006 at the JW Marriot Hotel in Dubai.
Ministry of Lands and Settlements of Kenya to be computerised
The Ministry of Lands and Settlements of Kenya is computerising its departments in a bid to improve efficiency and service delivery.
UNESCO willing to support Akshaya e-Project
The UNESCO has expressed willingness to support the IT dissemination project of the State of Kerala in India, ‘Akshaya’, which is focusing on women empowerment.
ICT policy draft approved by the Zimbabwe Government
The Government of Zimbabwe has approved a draft document with proposals from industry on a new ICT policy formulation.
Bangladesh to reap best results from ICTs
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khaleda Zia inaugurated the long awaited fibre optic submarine cable system near the shore of the Bay of Bengal on 22 May 2006. It will have a far-reaching effect on the progress and prosperity of Bangladesh.
ICT in Bangladesh
Viewing the extended potential of e-Governance, Bangladesh very recently the Ministry of Science, Information and Communication Technology has developed an information technology (IT) policy for Bangladesh, which would help furthering ICT developments in the country.
