netgov Speak: Lead up to IGF 2008
[This article was published in the July 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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Motorola offers wireless service to Vietnam
Motorola has signed a pact with Vietnam-based Internet service provider (ISP), Vietnam Data Communications (VDC) so as to start a technical and commercial WiMax trial in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Andhra Bank, Kingfisher join to offer airline ticket via ATMs
This would be the first time not only in India but also in South Asia to offer air-tickets in ATMs. Andhra Bank has tied up with Kingfisher Airlines to offer customers to purchase the air-tickets through the bank’s 400-strong ATM network across the country.
ICT empowering citizens of Malaysia
[This article was published in the January 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The promise of ICTs cannot be realized if people are not connected on physical networks on a world-wide scale.
Euro-Southeast Asia 2006 Co-Operation Forum on ICT (EUSEA 2006)
[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The largest ICT and Education annual conference and exhibition is preparing ground for a take off! Preludes.
Singapore to dispense advice on efficient public service areas
The Singapore government has set up a company to give advice to emerging countries that are eager to learn from the wealthy city-state’s development model, including how to build world-class airports and create Singapore-style townships.
Asia-America Gateway: 2nd submarine cable for Bangladesh
This is a rare opportunity for Bangladesh to connect with the United States of America as seven leading Asean telecoms operators officially joined hands to deploy a transpacific undersea link to USA.
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN)
[This article was published in the June 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
In 2002, as the WSIS process began and spread its message of an all inclusive Information Society to the ends of the earth, the need for embedding ICTs in local language and content arose.
Report by the WHO on HIV/AIDS, March 2006
[This article was published in the April 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Despite gains in overall numbers on treatment, ART access in low- and middle-income countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa was lower than in other regions.
