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Geographical Coverage: All
WSIS action lines: Measuring e-government
Relation with MDGs: All
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WSIS Coordination: All
National e-strategy: All
Enterprise Portal Management
To establish the structure, policy and tools for Qatari Government to manage its portal content. The following outcomes are defined:
–A standard process for Government Entities to add, update or remove content from the Government Portal
–A governance structure to facilitate the approval of ch ... ID: 1180342124
15 Jan 2012
International: Ministry of Information and Communication Technology
National Information & Communication Technology Strategic Plan (NICTSP) 2011–2014: Towards i-Mauritius
The initial National Information & Communication Technology Strategic Plan (NICTSP) NICTSP 2007-2011 has been reviewed to assess whether the country is on track to achieve the broader targets as set out in the plan and to what degree these projects need to be reprioritised. This has led to the for ... ID: 1326637610
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
My Government Initiative
In a move toward bringing the customers of government services closer to the decision makers in the federal government entities, an initiative “My Government” was launched to mark another achievement of the UAE government.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Pri ... ID: 1302837157
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program
Sheikh Khalifa Government Program aims at achieving the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to enable the government sector to achieve and sustain excellence in governmen ... ID: 1302837321
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
Telecommunication Regulatory Framework
The UAE telecom market has grown from AED30 billion to AED50 billion since 2005, with a 20 percent annual rate of growth. The UAE Telecommunication Regulatory Framework has enabled such growth year after year. The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority issued several regulations to meet the changes ... ID: 1302837749
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
E-Commerce Law & 'Trustae Initiative
Federal Law No. 1 of 2006 pertaining to Electronic Commerce and Transactions (the "Law") was issued in January 2006. Shortly thereafter and in line with the UAE Government National Strategy and the Law, the Ministry of Economy issued two Ministerial Decisions (114) & (406) of 2006 establishing a com ... ID: 1302837864
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
ICT Fund
The Information and Communication Technology Fund is a new venture dedicated to advancing the UAE ICT sector, both regionally and internationally. It proudly stands as another example of the UAE's commitment to innovation and progress. The first of its kind in the Middle East, the ICT Fund is desi ... ID: 1302838023
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
Sheikh Khalifa Fund
Sheikh Khalifa Fund was established in response to the rising need of support for the small and medium businesses in the country. The Fund’s objectives are to support and develop Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in order to diversify main income streams and develop national human resources in Abu D ... ID: 1302838131
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
Abu Dhabi Information and Systems Centre Strategy
Abu Dhabi government’s e-strategy was developed and has been maintained by Abu Dhabi Information and Systems Centre (ADSIC) in Abu Dhabi. ADSIC crafted the Abu Dhabi e-strategy that supports the e-government vision. The e-strategy looks after and caters for the different dimensions of the E-R-U Fra ... ID: 1302838311
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
The UAE’s Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Project
The Internet Exchange Point (IXP) project, aims at creating an International Internet hub in the United Arab Emirates. The IXP will serve as a platform for ISPs, network operators, content providers, content delivery networks and large networks to exchange Internet traffic. It will also facilitate a ... ID: 1302840454
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
Wareed
Wareed is a project by the Ministry of Health (MOH) that aims at revolutionizing the healthcare system and developing healthcare services with a fully integrated health information system. This initiative stemmed out of recognition by the MOH that Information Technology (IT) is a key driver for imp ... ID: 1302840644
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
Automatic Metering Infrastructure
This is a pilot project (phase one) the objective of which is to fully automate the process of managing the Electricity and Water Meters in the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA). The goal is to define and link various processes within the business units by seamless integration of the m ... ID: 1302840734
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
UAE and ITU Partnership on ICTE
In line with WSIS mandate C3: “access to information and knowledge” and to showcase the proud history of ICT and provide a preview on the prospective ICT artifacts, the TRA and the UAE Government have partnered with ITU to build an ICT Visitors Center known as ICT-E at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva ... ID: 1302845141
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
CPI from UAE National Bureau of Statistics
The UAE National Bureau of Statistics disseminates on monthly basis a consumer price index, which is an average measure of consumer goods and services prices over time. The UAE statistics center has implemented world-class scientific statistical methodologies in generating UAE statistics. The center ... ID: 1302845469
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
Social Records Search Program
The UAE Red Crescent Authority has developed a program which facilitates access to social records information. The program saves time and effort in search for data of recorded cases in the Search Department. The information contains the social records for families, which require assistance on month ... ID: 1302846132
15 Apr 2011
International: TRA
The UAE Education Strategy
The new education strategy 2010-2020, announced by the Ministry of Education, identifies a "suitable environment for students" as a key pillar of focus. The Ministry has addressed current challenges and identified solutions to equip students with life skills and relevant knowledge to raise a well ed ... ID: 1302846217
22 Mar 2010
International: Turkish Radio and Television Supreme COuncil
CIVITAS 2 - PLATAFORMA DE APLICACIONES Y SERVICIOS PARA GOBIERNO ELECTRONICO
Civitas y el Programa Nacional Para la Sociedad de la Información (PSI) proveen a los Municipios del país y Organizaciones del Estado un conjunto de soluciones completamente integradas cuyo objetivo es abrir de la manera mas simple, efectiva y sin costos directos el camino hacia el gobierno eléctrón ... ID: 1269618288
28 Feb 2013
Austria: Federal Chancellery
Information Society for everyone
As mentioned above Austria has a lot of strategic elements for creating an information society for everyone, with the
digital technologies and their application being regarded as instruments capable of contributing to increased equality of
opportunity, a gain in personal freedom and more solidarit ... ID: 1362063431
10 Jul 2009
Azerbaijan: Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies
National Strategy, E-government
mass usage of ICT, creation of new forms of social and economic activities;
- conversion of information to a commodity, forming and development of information and knowledge market;
- establishment of environment to ensure the right of citizens and social institutions such as to obtain, disseminat ... ID: 1247209422
29 Mar 2007
Azerbaijan: Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies
e-Governance Cell
e-Governance Cell established at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Bangladesh, is mandated to lead and provide coordination support to all e-governance initiatives taken at various levels of the government. This Cell will also provide leadership in developing the national e- Governance vision, and to s ... ID: 1206603920
27 Mar 2008
Bangladesh: Chief Adviser's Office
Access to Information (A2I) Programme
Access to Information (A2I) Programme is being designed to ensure the appropriateness of new initiatives and programmes for ICT for development within the context of national priorities of Bangladesh. This programme will also support the development of new projects and programmes for ICT for develop ... ID: 1206605918
10 Jun 2008
Benin: Ministère de la Communication et des TIC
Projet E-Gouvernement
L’E-gouvernement ou l’Administration Electronique consiste à mettre en place une stratégie accentuée grâce aux technologies de l’Information et de la Communication, pour améliorer concrètement la gestion des affaires publiques et le service aux citoyens, ainsi que la valorisation des investissements ... ID: 1211381704
24 Aug 2011
Bhutan: Ministry of Information and Communications
Bhutan ICT Policy and Strategy
The BIPS process involved stakeholders from Government, semi-government and the private sector. Five Committees were formed along the lines of the Digital Opportunity Initiative (www.opt-init.org), covering Policy, Infrastructure, Human Capacity, Content and Applications, and Enterprise. With inputs ... ID: 1314172176
Rebuilding after the Tsunami: using ICTs for change
This project builds on already existing efforts and initiatives and is currently developing a set of bilingual, dynamic websites and a system of email accounts. The ensuing suite of websites will enable organisations involved in tsunami reconstruction work to publish their work directly on to the gl ... ID: 1177508160
25 Apr 2007
International: Commonwealth Secretariat
CYPTEC on Wheels Project
This is a mobile van fitted with computers, which moves from one region to another to bring awareness among the disadvantaged sections of society. This helps train the unemployed youth force and provides them with better job opportunities. They learn the basics of ICT and enhance their skills, thus ... ID: 1177508275
25 Apr 2007
International: Commonwealth Secretariat
Small business training for woman using Radio Programmes. (Cameroon)
This project aims to create a Multi Media Resource Kit (MMRK) for use by radio stations and offers radio-based learning for women who wish to develop or are already involved in micro-enterprises. The MMRK will be made in such a way as to provide easy access to those radio stations with suitable equ ... ID: 1177508446
25 Apr 2007
International: Commonwealth Secretariat
Computers for Communities (Trinidad and Tobago)
This is a regional initiative to refurbish used computers and peripherals donated by all Caribbean governments and corporate citizens at a limited number of refurbishment centres. The computers will be used by schools and at-risk communities. ... ID: 1177508545
25 Apr 2007
International: Commonwealth Secretariat
NEPAD e-Governance Programme
The NEPAD e-Africa Commission, with the Commonwealth Secretariat convened two workshops to advance the e-Governance agenda in the African continent. The first workshop, Strategic Gap Analysis Workshop, June 2006, was based on an e-readiness assessment of a representative sample of twenty African cou ... ID: 1177509019
22 Mar 2007
International: ECLAC (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean)
eLAC2007, Regional Plan of Action for the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean
eLAC2007 is a regionally concerted public policy agenda which recognizes the importance of information and communication technologies (ICT) for economic and social development in the countries of the region.
The eLAC2007 Action Plan is based on dialogue and cooperation between all Latin American a ... ID: 1174510404
13 May 2008
International: ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
International: Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development
Measuring the WSIS Targets at the WSIS Forum 2010
The task group on Measuring the WSIS targets of the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development organized a session that presented the main findings of ITU's World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report 2010 with respect to each of the targets, including the indicators proposed for measurement.
... ID: 1295365833
3 Apr 2007
International: UNDESA (United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs)
The Interactive Knowledge Base (UNKB) on E-Government
The interactive Knowledge Base (UNKB) of global e-government information and data was created by the Division for Public Administration and Development Management (DPADM) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) to provide governments and all members of civil society ... ID: 1175629603
12 Mar 2010
International: UN-ESCWA
Information Society Portal (ISPER)
For the 2008-2009 period, ESCWA continued to maintain and update its Information Society Portal (ISPER) which was created and developed to serve as a regional online tool for following-up on the Regional Plan of Action (RPoA) as well as various other WSIS issues. The Arabic and English portal featu ... ID: 1268391385
12 Mar 2010
International: UN-ESCWA
2009 Edition of the Regional Profile of the Information Society in Western Asia
The 2009 Edition of the Regional Profile of the Information Society in Western Asia evaluates and measures the progress made towards building an information society in each ESCWA Member Country (EMC) and is based on information collected from and/or submitted by member countries. ... ID: 1268391914
12 Mar 2010
International: UN-ESCWA
Consultative Workshop on the National Profiles of the Information Society in Western Asia
In preparation for the 2009 edition of the WSIS national profiles, ESCWA held, during November 2008, a “Consultative Workshop on the National Profiles of the Information Society in Western Asia”. The workshop was attended by representatives of ministries of communication and information technology a ... ID: 1268394634
24 Aug 2009
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Expert Group Meeting on Developing the ICT Sector in the ESCWA Region
The meeting aimed at highlighting obstacles facing the development of a self-reliant and sustainable ICT sector in the ESCWA region. Topics included: a) The status, prospects, obstacles and solutions for the development of the ICT sector; b)ICT financing, venture capital and entrepreneurship; c) Hum ... ID: 1251093711
24 Aug 2009
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Training workshop on Measuring ICT Indicators
This workshop was organized in partnership with the Kuwait Central Agency for Information Technology. The agenda was based on “Core ICT Indicators”, a publication issued by the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development. The workshop provided training on indicators related to: a) ICT infrastructur ... ID: 1251096741
12 Mar 2010
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Regional Follow-up to the Outcome of the World Summit on the Information Society
In order to propel the WSIS momentum forward, ESCWA organised, during June 2009, a conference entitled "Regional Follow-up to the Outcome of the World Summit on the Information Society.” Attended by more than 275 participants, the conference took place in Damascus, Syria. This all-encompassing gath ... ID: 1251106164
24 Aug 2009
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Electronic/Mobile Government in Arab States: Building Capacity in Knowledge Management through Partnership
The workshop explored issues and challenges related to electronic and mobile (e/m) government in the Arab Region. Thematic sessions included: a) An overview of e/m-Government issues and challenges in the Arab region; b) e/m-government capacity building; c) Country presentations on e/m-government pra ... ID: 1251110044
23 Apr 2008
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
On-line Workshop on E-Government: Policies and Strategies (15 Jan- 12 Mar 2007)
The online workshop on e-government aimed at assessing and reviewing the status, reach and impact of e-government applications in the ESCWA region. It involved 15 participants from the ESCWA region who made the following recommendations: (a) the establishment of independent e-government entities at ... ID: 1209024018
26 Apr 2007
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Regional Plan of Action for Building the Information Society
As a follow up to the 2003 Geneva phase of WSIS, ESCWA proposed a Regional plan of action (RPoA) for building the information society in the region (ESCWA/ICTD/2004/4, English/Arabic). The RPoA put forward a comprehensive strategic framework aiming at the creation of adequate endogenous capabilitie ... ID: 1103221883
26 Apr 2007
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Information society indicators
This study (E/ESCWA/ICTD/2005/1, English) is a contribution towards fulfilling the goals of the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development. It discusses the necessity of indicators in terms of facilitating evidence-based policy-making aimed at building an information society in the ESCWA region, ... ID: 1103222469
26 Apr 2007
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Regional profile of the information society in Western Asia - 2005
The Regional Profile of the information society in Western Asia (E/ESCWA/ICTD/2005/5, English/Arabic) addressed major issues related to building the information society, such as: (1) National and sectoral strategy formulation in the ESCWA regional and the implementation of plans of action; (2) Infr ... ID: 1103222650
26 Apr 2007
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Development of integrated databases for the ESCWA Statistical Information System (ESIS)
The activity covers energy resources and use; water resources and use; population; social indicators; gender; trade; national accounts; labor; health and vital statistics; transport; finance; and information and communication technology. It aims to bring the disparate databases, spreadsheets and ot ... ID: 1103222896
26 Apr 2007
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Regional profile of the information society in Western Asia - 2007
The Regional Profile of the information society in Western Asia addresses major issues related to building the information society, such as: (1) the Role of government and all stakeholders in building the information society; (2) ICT infrastructure, access to information and knowledge, with special ... ID: 1141987563
24 Apr 2008
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Guidelines for Information and Communication Technology Indicator Measurements
ESCWA has created the Guidelines for ICT Indicators Measurements to help users better understand, use and plan for the following: (1) a core list of ICT indicators grouped in categories and/or sub-categories and of internationally defined ICT indices; (2) internationally adopted definitions (proxy ... ID: 1142861676
27 Apr 2007
International: UNESCWA (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia)
Information Society Portal for the ESCWA Region
This activity will construct a poly-thematic portal focusing on facilitating partnership networks through the formation of an interactive online portal for the implementation of all aspects of the WSIS and Regional Plan of Action. In addition to the partnership network, the web portal would be a dy ... ID: 1142861877
Business sector entities
8 activities found
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30 Mar 2010
International: EKOICT AND ASSOCIATES
Ghana Online Database
Information at all levels is very essential, must be easily accessible and of course, should be free. Without doubt the internet and WWW have made information sharing, dissemination, production and accessing more easily. But the content from Ghana on the internet has been an age long problem. It is ... ID: 1269950311
26 Jan 2010
International: The UnversalNet
The UniversalNet
The UniversalNet, or "U-Net," is a new and unique wireless communications-network, based on new satellite technology that covers the entire earth, providing universal media-access DIRECTLY to all users, on every point of the globe. Broadcast-reception (i.e. all commercial/public local and satellit ... ID: 1264481598
7 Apr 2010
Dominican Republic: Camara Tic de la Republica Dominicana
promocion y desarrollo del sector TIC en la Republica Dominicana
alianza estrategica entre sector publico y el privado
integracion activa a la Comision Nacional de la Sociedad de la Informacion y a los trabajos de la eDominicana
Accesibilidad de los sectores de menores ingresos a las tecnologias dentro standares de la industria.
impulsar creacion empresas robu ... ID: 1270599834
26 Feb 2011
India: 7 STAR GGS NEWS TV CHANNEL
FREE WORLD BROADCASTING
IT IS SUBMITTED THAT THE ITU WSIS OR CONCERNED COUNTRY SHOULD BE GIVE PERMISSION TO THE NATIONAL LEVEL UN OR ITS BRANCHES ACTION OF PLAN ON THE TV CHANNEL WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTION. WE ARE RUNIUNG THIS CHANNEL IN INDIA. IT IS ALSO MENTIONED HERE THAT THE GREAT ROLE OF EVERY TV CHANNEL FOR THE DDEVELO ... ID: 1298702196
27 May 2010
Kenya: Global Exim Ltd
Digital Villages (PaSha)
There is a need to empower local entrepreneurs with capacities to enable them to provide ICT facilities. ... ID: 1274963237
14 May 2010
Russian Federation: The Institute of the Information Society
United Arab Emirates Federal eGovernment Program
Etisalat was selected as the Strategic Partner with the United Arab Emirates Federal Government to provide eGovernment services.
Etisalat conducted studies, consultations and workshops for the eGovernment program along with the Ministries and entities, using the best standards to establish the eGov ... ID: 1177908980
30 Apr 2007
United Arab Emirates: Etisalat
The Unified Portal for the UAE Federal Government
Etisalat delivered the most important project of the Federal eGovernment, the unified Portal for the UAE Federal Government (www.government.ae), CMS, and look and feel enabling all ministries and entities to use and update their websites.
The Portal provides news, events and information for eGovern ... ID: 1177911592
Civil society entities
7 activities found
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Activity
14 May 2010
International: Institute of the Information Society
Conducting e-Readiness Assessments
Since 2001 the Institute undertakes constant efforts aimed at assessing the level of Information Society development in Russia. Currently the following analytical reports represent the most significant outputs of this work (in reverse chronological order):
1. Analysis of ICT Development and Use i ... ID: 1273840118
14 May 2010
International: Institute of the Information Society
Argentina: FUNDACION ARGENTINA A LAS NACIONES CAMINO A LA VERDAD - FANCV
Program: Alézeia Strategy Project ("Truth" in Greek).
An International and transversal level, fundamental role of the TICs. Info educative proposal: to produce a “Metanoia” (a total change of mentality) to put in first place the Efficient Common Welfare rather than the personal egoism. Its goal is to solve the consequences through Education to Eradicat ... ID: 1326604201
26 Sep 2009
Bangladesh: Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication(BNNRC)
Promoting Appropriate Technologies and Policies to Uphold the Value “ICT as Basic Human Right”
BNNRC now strives for the following core interventions to achieve Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS), World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Action Plan, UNESCO Declaration for Cultural Diversity and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Bangladesh
1. Awareness on correlations of ICT, p ... ID: 1254212340
12 Apr 2007
Democratic Republic of the Congo: CENTRE AFRICAIN D'ECHANGE CULTUREL
e-gouvernance communale
Le projet e-gouvernance communale s’inscrit dans la perspective de l’installation de l’administration décentralisée telle qu’envisagée par la nouvelle constitution de la RD Congo.
La e-gouvernance communale s’inscrit également dans une démarche participative afin de permettre aux Kinoises et Kinois ... ID: 1176369755
1 May 2008
Uganda: Commonwealth Peoples' Association of Uganda
World Telecommunication/Information Society Day 2008
CPA Uganda, I-Network, UCC, Elmot and other partners are proposing to partner with the Ministry of ICT Uganda, UNDP and the UN System in Uganda to mark this day with activities around the country for one week such as a public debates or symposia in line with the WSIS Tunis 2005 Outcomes led by an Ac ... ID: 1198091488
WTISD Symposium 2009
The National Working Group (NWG) on the WTISD 2009 comprising of CPAUG, I-Network, UNDP Uganda and Uganda Communications Commission will be partnering with the Government of Uganda represented by the ICT ministry to commemorate the 2009 WTISD in Uganda with three activities like an ICT exhibition, ... ID: 1235832939
