Delivery of e-Services in Civil Society
Details of the organization
Name *
UN-ESCWA
Country *
International
Website (URL)
www.escwa.un.org
Type *
International organizations
Information about the project
Project title *
Delivery of e-Services in Civil Society
Description *
This workshop took place during December 2009. It aimed at increasing the awareness, capacities and capabilities of selected NGOs in the ESCWA region to provide and use e-commerce services that are based on the priorities and development needs of citizens and communities. It also looked into the impact that portal technologies and e-commerce applications may have on the sustainability of NGOs. It further encouraged NGOs to use already existing e-commerce applications in order to increase economic opportunities and to expand markets and client bases. A Web-based forum complemented the workshop and is currently being used by NGOs to discuss and assess their progress with respect to promoting and using e-commerce services, creating new economic opportunities, expanding outreach and encouraging the participation of communities in an NGO’s activities.
Project website
http://www.escwa.un.org/information/meetingdetails.asp?referenceNum=1188E
Geographical coverage *
Regional implementation
None
Status *
Completed
from 28/12/2009
to
29/12/2009
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life
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E-government
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E-government systems
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E-business
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E-commerce and e-trade
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SME competitiveness
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Technology and innovation
Project type *
Conference