Spain ranks third in the ranking of E-Participation prepared by United Nations Source: Bio Ethics Hawaii, http://www.bioethicshawaii.org/s-science/spain-ranks-third-in-the-ranking-of-e-participation-prepared-by-united-nations/ Source Date: Thursday, September 02, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: In recent years, trends for which most governments have opted to strengthen their relations with citizens have been the multiplication of the means of participation and reception channels for their opinions and the proliferation of many social networks and blogs that allow closer to the population. 42 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Sep 02, 2010

Convergence in South Korea is poised to accelerate the ‘need for speed’ to 2015 Source: BuddeBlog, http://www.buddeblog.com.au/frompaulsdesk/convergence-in-south-korea-is-poised-to-accelerate-the-need-for-speed-to-2015/ Source Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: South Korea is the fourth largest economy in Asia and has one of the most vibrant telecommunications markets in the world. 13 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 24, 2010

This Country Urgently Needs the E-Government Source: Daily Monitor http://www.monitor.co.ug/OpEd/Commentary/-/689364/994068/-/9wbxvkz/-/ Source Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: The journalist and advocate Moses P. Sserwanga explains why he believes that Uganda needs to implement the E-government programme. 15 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 23, 2010

Bahraini Delegation visits London and Kent to learn from the leading UK figures involved in implementing eGovernment Source: Pan European eParticipation Network, by Olga Lacigova, http://pep-net.eu/blog/2010/08/20/bahraini-delegation-visits-london-and-kent-to-learn-from-the-leading-uk-figures-involved-in-implementing-egovernment/ Source Date: Friday, August 20, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: The Kingdom of Bahrain has recently moved from 42 to 13 on United Nation’s 2010 Global eGovernment Survey and is keen to build on this achievement through their upcoming five year strategy. 19 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 23, 2010

Mongolia Looks to Become Asian IT Leader Source: Beyond the First World, http://www.beyondthefirstworld.com/?p=3766 Source Date: Friday, July 30, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: A Mongolian information technology company founded by a woman has shown a way to thrive in the country’s often-chaotic economic environment. With the global economic crisis moving into its third year, Intec’s strategies to survive and thrive offer lessons for other IT start-ups in the South. 16 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 23, 2010

Your Pass To Good Government Source: Newsweek, http://www.newsweek.com/2010/08/16/how-e-government-is-empowering-citizens-worldwide.html Source Date: Monday, August 23, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: Skip the lines, forget about bribes. E-gov gives anyone with a web connection direct access to public services. 11 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 23, 2010

Brunei, Korea Team Up For E-Government Cooperation Source: http://brudirect.com/index.php/2010080726775/Local-News/brunei-korea-team-up-for-e-government-cooperation.html Source Date: Monday, August 09, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: Bandar Seri Begawan - In line with one of the top priorities of the e-Government Strategic Plan of 2009-2014, Brunei has reached another remarkable milestone in its drive towards achieving the national e-government initiative by joining venture with the Republic of Korea. 47 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 09, 2010

Spain received Special UN Public Service Award 2010 for outstanding eGovernment progress Source: ePractice.eu, http://www.epractice.eu/en/news/332746 Source Date: Friday, August 06, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: Spain's central government won the prestigious special United Nations (UN) Public Sector Award 2010 for its outstanding eGovernment progress among the top 20 of the UN E-Government survey. 61 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 06, 2010

Seoul ranked first in ‘100 Cities Survey on E-government’ 4 consecutive times Source: KoreaNet, http://www.korea.net/news.do?mode=detail&guid=48867 Source Date: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: The city of Seoul has ranked first in the 100 Cities Survey on E-government for the fourth consecutive time, solidifying its position as a global leader in the field of e-government. 65 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 06, 2010

UN eGovernment Readiness Index 2008 Source: eMagazine, http://www.emagazine.gov.bh/default.aspx?type=showissues&lang=en&id=339 Source Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Focus: ICT Policy and Strategy Summary: The United Nations conducts an eGovernment Readiness Assessment every year which compares the 192 member countries of the UN in terms of their willingness and capability to benefit from eGovernment. 91 Views | Rated 0.0 | Created On : Aug 04, 2010