Migration Information Centre (MIC) for Rurals
[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The detected slowdown in U.S. Internet adoption may soon become a global slowdown.
Progressive drive by DTK for further IT penetration in the Middle East
DTK Computer Middle East, leading technology brand and IT developer, has announced a progressive drive to further IT penetration in the Middle East region by launching entry level technology platforms such as its Cruiser 5015 desktop PC.
e-Voting drive in Bahrain launched
A campaign has been launched last week in a workshop on e-Voting at InterContinental Hotel in Bahrain which was attended by 50 representatives of various political societies and non-governmental organisations.
United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS) launched
On 14 July 2006, at International Telecommunication Union Headquarters in Geneva, under the chairmanship of ITU Secretary-General Yoshio Utsumi, with the launch of the United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS), the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) gathered momentum.
Sri Lanka to empower people with benefits of e-Commerce
Sri Lanka has signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communication in International Contracts, known as the Electronic Contracting Convention, at the UN Headquarters recently.
South Korea ranks first in using ICTs
According to United Nations rankings, South Korea tops the list by beating the rest of the world for the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
Korea establishes ICT fund at ADB for achieving MDGs
The Manilla-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its $20 million pact with the Republic of Korea that will help the Bank to assist its member countries to achieve MDGs with strategic uses of ICTs.
ICT for Empowerment of Youth: $100,000 Development Gateway Award
Global Prize for IT Benefiting Youth in Developing Countries – Call for Nominations for US$100,000 Development Gateway Award.
Global Alliance for ICT and Development announces members list
The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Development, a new initiative of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to promote effective use of ICT for development, announced the members of its Steering Committee and Strategic Council for the first year, in view of its inaugural meeting on 19-20 June in Kuala Lumpur.
Kofi Annan approved Global Alliance for ICTD
The Secretary-General of United Nations, Kofi Annan recently approved the launch of the Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Development
