WSIS Prepcom 3, 19-30 September 2005, Geneva
WSIS Prepcom 3, 19-30 September 2005, Geneva

[This article was published in the October 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The third preparatory committee meeting for the second phase of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) took place from 19 to 30 September 2005 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Global Summit
Global Summit

[This article was published in the August 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

In September 2005, the United Nations (UN) will hold a high level plenary meeting which is also referred to as a summit, to review the implementation of the Millennium Declaration (2000), and the integrated follow-up to the major United Nations conferences and summits in the economic, social and related fields.

Ensuring Environmental sustainability
Ensuring Environmental sustainability

[This article was published in the August 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

nformation and Communications Technology (ICT) can play a significant role in addressing some of the key challenges, including sharing of knowledge and expertise, some of which are covered in this special issue on ICTs and Environment. This issue of i4d focuses on how a more connected world is learning from each other, sharing valuable data and information, forming alliances and advocating for the issues relating to environmental sustainability.

ICT In The African Health Sector
ICT In The African Health Sector

[This article was published in the May 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The objective is to highlight the role and aspects of Information, Communication and Technologies (ICT) that are vital for the successful improvement in healthcare delivery in Africa especially in the area of reducing child mortality and improvement of maternal health.

ICT And Agriculture In Africa
ICT And Agriculture In Africa

[This article was published in the February 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

While some African countries could be reported to have benefited fully from their agriculture industries,

Local communities-A global initiative
Local communities-A global initiative

[This article was published in the April 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Heeding a call from UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to extend Internet connectivity to underserved populations around the world,

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