17.02.2006
L.J.C. Autrey, S. Ramasamy and K.F. Ng Kee Kwong describe the achievements in the process of introducing precision farming technologies in Mauritius, and the challenges ahead.
06.02.2006
This paper sets out to locate Mauritian SMEs in the present context of global competition and more particularly to identify the extent to which they have adopted ICTs as a tool to meet the challenges which they now face.
30.08.2005
Five years ago the idea of digital television in Africa would have seemed absurd. Now two countries have announced their intention to offer digital television. Senegal seems to have been first into the game, launching a pilot at the end of last year with 200 trial subscribers.
25.08.2004
The African Computing and Telecommunications Summit will be held in Mauritius from 7-9 September 2004. ACT 2004 aims to help build partnerships in mainstreaming Africas ICT sector.
14.01.2004
First came California's Silicon Valley, then India took the honours. Next, if all goes according to plan, the tiny Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius hopes to lead the way in Africa, by transforming itself into a "cyber island".
12.01.2004
First came California's Silicon Valley, then India took the honours. Next, if all goes according to plan, the tiny Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius hopes to lead the way in Africa, by transforming itself into a "cyber island."
24.12.2003
With an initial input of just $2,500 - the price of a second-hand Toyota car - Mauritius has set up a computer network aimed at transforming the tiny Indian Ocean country into a cyber island.
29.10.2002
Citizens of the island nation of Mauritius are hoping to develop new skills and participate in online communities thanks to innovative government efforts. The government plans to bring them the benefits of the Internet by tapping into a fibre optic cable that runs through Mauritius.
30.09.2002
ICTs are helping governments become more transparent and accountable to citizens, UNESCO has said, citing a recently released joint study> conducted with the Commonwealth Network of Information Technology for Development. But the 15-nation study also found new technologies "posing a challenge to traditional decision-making structures", the UN agency added.
27.08.2002
Prepared by the Commonwealth Network of Information Technology for Development (COMNET-IT), the study includes 15 country abstracts providing an initial snapshot for countries chosen to represent different situations in each of UNESCO's region.
27.08.2002
Prepared by the Commonwealth Network of Information Technology for Development (COMNET-IT), the study includes 15 country abstracts providing an initial snapshot for countries chosen to represent different situations in each of UNESCO's region.
18.08.2002
An integrated telemedicine and telehealth project launched in the state of West Bengal in India has grown to become the largest model of its kind in Asia. Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal and Bangladesh are implementing similar projects and more countries are in the queue.
28.04.2002
The island-nation of Mauritius is trying to develop itself into a regional IT hub and make ICT the fifth pillar of its economy after sugar, textile, tourism and financial services.
