Collaborative research to be conducted on e-Governance
Microsoft and the National Institute of Smart Governance (NISG) will set up an innovation centre at Delhi next month for conducting research in e-Governance.
Middle East countries developing economic base for improved telecom facilities
Moblie Telecommunications Company (MTC), the provider of telecom services in Kuwait has decided to tap the Islamic market ‘in line with the company’s overall strategy to diversify the sources of funding.
Ramco systems expands to Middle-east
Software solutions provider Ramco Systems is enhancing its presence in the Gulf and Middle East, entering at least three new markets
Microsoft to launch Security suite
Microsoft plans to launch OneCare security launch. The Security suite is expected to bring down antivirus prices.
Securing Land Tenure
[This article was published in the March 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Security of land ownership and housing continues to remain a mindboggling issue with no immediate remedy in sight. In the present time therefore the issue of secure land tenure has become a complex and important social fact.
On promoting e-Government in ME for progressive change
[This article was published in the March 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Back from a visit to the Middle-East where I
Cyber Law in India
[This article was published in the March 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Rapid diffusion nature of the digital technology enables related crimes to escape the grip of cyber laws. Hence there is an urgent need to develop more technology-effective cyber laws much ahead of the rapid technological changes.
ICT for Agriculture in Tanzania
[This article was published in the March 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
If a peasant can send a 40-page trade document from Tanzania to Cuba for just 40 cents of one US$, there is no doubt that modern ICT are cost-effective and hence efficient in poverty reduction.
ICT Policy in Indonesia
[This article was published in the March 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
APWKomitel (Associations of Community Internet Centre), work closely with various ICT and Police Departments in Indonesia aspiring to develop a good Internet policy for both (cybercafe) in urban areas and (telecentres) in rural areas.
Feds promise extra $130m for e-health
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has approved an additional $130 million in joint funding to further push electronic health initiatives.
