Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, Jamaica, stated that the collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Youth and the technology arm of his Ministry, as one that had resulted in the creation of an effective Information Communication Technology (ICT) policy for the country.
Going a step ahead of e-Ticketing, the Indian Railway is thinking on the lines of introducing home delivery of tickets. Indian Railway is in talk with Reliance Infocomm for developing a programme to make ticketing via SMS possible. The Railway Ministry believes that this could turn out to be a money churner.
The Government of Jamaica is planning to give an opportunity to physically disabled persons in the country to learn valuable computer skills, so that they can reap best results by making use of it. This is being facilitated through the government’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Training for Persons with Disabilities Programme, which is currently being run by the National Youth Service (NYS).
Grameen Foundation, a global non-profit organization that combines microfinance with new technologies to empower the world’s poorest people and Local GSM network operator, MTN RwandaCell are launching Village Phone Rwanda, an innovative new joint venture.
The Government of the Republic of Korea has set up a US$20 million e-Asia and knowledge partnership fund at ADB. The fund aims to bridge the digital divide and promote access to information and creating and sharing of knowledge through Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in the Asia and Pacific region.
Hughes Communication, US-based communication firm, plans to establish 1,000 broadband kiosks across India.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), UK, is looking at satellite communications to supplement emergency wireless networks to keep e-mail and voice messages flowing during a crisis.
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has welcomed the Federal Government
The Secretary of State for Information, Communication and Technology (DoSICT), Gambia, Mrs Neneh MacDouall-Gaye, said that her department appreciates the gift from the Taiwanese ambassador, Dr Patrick Chang because the donation is significant to the development of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in Gambia.
The State Informatization Development Strategy (2006-2020) published by General Office of the CPC Central Committee and General Office of the State Council sets forth China’s goals in informatization development for the next 15 years.
