Ensuring Environmental sustainability

[This article was published in the August 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

nformation and Communications Technology (ICT) can play a significant role in addressing some of the key challenges, including sharing of knowledge and expertise, some of which are covered in this special issue on ICTs and Environment. This issue of i4d focuses on how a more connected world is learning from each other, sharing valuable data and information, forming alliances and advocating for the issues relating to environmental sustainability.

The poor have a right to live with dignity

[This article was published in the August 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The unofficial draft (non paper) of the World Summit (previously called the Millennium Plus 5 Summit) has been released on July 22, 2005.

ICTD Project Newsletter

[This article was published in the July 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Successful project management involves balancing the triple constraints of scope, time and cost.

Human Rights in South Africa

[This article was published in the July 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Pambazuka News was the serendipitous offspring of a programme established to harness ICTs for strengthening the human rights movement in Africa.

ICT initiatives in Asia-Pacific region steer public sector IT spending

e-Government and other ICT initiatives in the Asian region will drive public sector spending to over US$31 billion by the end of the decade, according to research company IDC.

Health InterNetwork (HIN) India Pilot Project

[This article was published in the May 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The Health InterNetwork (http://www.healthinternetwork.org) is a United Nations initiative created to respond to the challenges posed by the digital divide.

The ‘effectiveness’ quotient of Public-Private Partnerships

[This article was published in the May 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The introduction of Information Technology (IT) has affected many noticeable differences in trying to fulfil everyday needs for both the rural and urban community.

Massive telecentre investment plan in Rwanda for sustainable development

The Rwandan government has allocated 560bn Rwandan francs (about $1bn) to develop telecentres because telecentres would enable people in rural areas to access vital information from the rest of the world for their development.

Predicting Tsunamis

[This article was published in the January 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

The tsunami catastrophe that struck several South Asian nations on December 26, 2004, has left behind a trail of widespread destruction.

ICT’s Role in Disaster Relief and Warning

[This article was published in the January 2005 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

This section brings about diverse, interesting stories where ICT tools like Internet, Ham radio, community radio, mobile phones have played some role in disaster warning, relief and reuniting
survivors. It also tells how ICT can become a major component in disaster management and a few lessons, which should guide us in future.
We might have missed some important ones. If you have any such story to share, we would like to hear from you.