[This article was published in the December 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
It is true that e-Health is gaining currency in the developed countries of the west, but the awareness of its enormous potential seems to be very limited in Africa.
Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd and Hughes India have partnered on rolling out 5,000 broadband-enabled ICT rural kiosks across the country.
Microsoft and Hughes have decided to set up 5,000 Kiosks in 200 small towns and rural regions.Satellite will be to provide broadband connectivity to kiosks. This is the first time that any company is planning VSAT-based broadband kiosks in rural areas in India on a large scale.
Outlining a vision for successful satellite towns in Tamil Nadu, President and CEO of HP Global Soft Som Mittal says satellite townships must involve all stakeholders, including local residents and farmers who sell their land for such projects.
SAP India and the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore have entered into an MoU to work together in areas of public sector and e-Governance in India.
i4d spoke to Alan Rossi on the strides made by Development Gateway Foundation under his leadership and just after the Forum meeting in Germany where the first Petersburg Prize was announced.
