20.04.2007
Ungana-Afrika, a regional ICT for development organisation addresses the challenge of ICT in development sector and its expansion through the network of ICT consultant and eRiders, as non-governmental and other development organisations in Southern Africa confronting the crisis of main-steaming ICTs into their operations.
17.04.2007
A flourishing ICT sector that generates more than a trillion dollars in global exports each year, and has thrown up social and welfare issues, has forced the ILO, employee organizations and governments to initiate a dialogue on upcoming challenges.
17.04.2007
UNDP-APDIP and APC WNSP release a publication on Gender and ICT which says access to ICTs benefits women. This e-primer examines the role of women in ICT, and to ensure their equal participation in the Information Society.
29.03.2007
UNESCO has launched an online platform to make available training and capacity-building resources developed by a variety of stakeholders in myriad subjects, including literacy, computers, business, environment and community development.
14.02.2007
Indian Public Sector Unit Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is planning to connect 80,000 villages through wireless broadband. The installation of WiMax WiMax will provide broadband access to customers within a radius of 25 kilometers. BSNL's project will further boost the Central government's e-Governance agenda.
14.02.2007
This APDIP e-note provides an overview of the policy considerations that are needed to promote ICT usage among SMEs. It discusses critical components for a comprehensive policy and legislative strategy that would address the various policy, legal, market, technical and social considerations needed in order to create conditions conductive for encouraging ICT-enabled SMEs.
08.02.2007
Following the first-ever gathering of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), held in Athens from 30 October to 2 November 2006, a special stock-taking session will take place next Tuesday, 13 February, at Genevas Palais des Nations where the participants will assess the achievements of the inaugural meeting and pave the way forward.
