World Bank supports Bangladesh’s efforts to improve public procurement system
The World Bank has approved a US$ 23.6 on 5 July, 2007 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Government of Bangladesh
MDCH sanctions $4.5 million for healthcare information exchange
The Michigan Departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Information Technology announced that more than $4.5 million in funding that will create a statewide infrastructure for healthcare information exchange that will streamline the sharing of medical information throughout Michigan.
China Expert undertake three major e-Governance Initiatives
An emerging leader in providing network infrastructure construction for e-Government projects for communities and municipal governments in China, China Expert Technology, has been awarded three new contracts to construct e-Government systems for three city governments.
MIGA supports telecommunications investment in Afghanistan
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which is a member of the World Bank Group, has said that it would be supporting a new investment that will provide state-of-the-art telecommunications services in Afghanistan. The guarantee, which is of the amount US$ 76.5 million in coverage, will protect the investment against the noncommercial risks of transfer restriction, and expropriation.
New online tool for cybersecurity
ITU has developed an online tool to keep track of crucial ICT security standards work through a single access point. For the first time, ICT security vendors, service providers, developers, researchers and the public will now have security standards at their fingertips, with one common user interface.
Extention of ICTs to youth in Vietnam
[This article was published in the July 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
The linkage between university and disadvantaged communities in creating opportunities to access updated information, has been considered a successful model.
‘KidsRgreen’ Taking Children Beyond Classroom
[This article was published in the July 2007 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Security of mobile phones though at an early stage will gain momentum and importance in the coming years to come
e-Passports are beneficial for IT firms
Electronic passport is making people’s life comfortable in Australia. Custom officers at airport check-posts can simply scan and return the e-passports to their possessors. Hence, quick processing can be done. India is also going for e-passports.
Virginia Govt. grants $39 million fund to improve criminal justice
The Virginia Government (USA) has granted $39 million fund to support state, local and non-profit programs, which work to improve criminal justice across the country.
Chautauqua County Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion
Verizon offers best wireless service to Chautauqua County residents.
