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  • EG: Government counting on ICT sector to drive growth

    MICT is currently in discussions with those responsible for the provision of 4G, to ensure the smooth deployment of the technology, according to Minister Yasser El-Kady.

    The Egyptian government is counting on the information and communications technology (ICT) sector to drive national economy growth in the upcoming period.

    The Ministry of Communication and Information (MICT) plans to increase the sector’s growth rate by 10% during the next fiscal year (2016/2017) in accordance with the directives received by the presidency.

  • Egypt: Women s Mobile Health Unit Project Inaugurated

    Egypt’s First Lady Mrs. Suzan Mubarak inaugurated yesterday the "Women's Mobile Health Unit Project," a joint collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Population and that of Communications and Information Technology.

    Minister of Health and Population Dr. Hatem Al-Gabali and First Deputy to Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Hoda Baraka witnessed the project opening on behalf of Minister of CIT Dr. Tarek Kamel.

  • Egyptian Manpower and Immigration Dept looks to ICTs

    Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Atef Helmy, and the Minister of Manpower and Immigration, Kamal Abu Eita, have met for talks on the activation of ICT tools to serve and develop the manpower and immigration sector.

    Egypt’s MCIT said the meeting was in line with the framework of implementing MCIT strategy and pursuing consultations to activate ministries cooperation and integration system, resulting in a number of national projects where ICT tools can play a major role in improving performance. Several issues were discussed during the meeting, like creating a network between offices and governorates and also Arab States before the end of the current year.

  • Ein Internet-Masterplan für Österreich

    Breitband-Internet für alle mit bis zu 20 MBit: Bei einer Podiumsdiskussion beim Internet Summit in Wien sprachen sich ÖVP, SPÖ, BZÖ und die Grünen durchwegs für eine Stärkung des Internet- und Kommunikationssektors in Österreich aus. Uneinigkeit besteht allerdings über den Weg dorthin.

    Am Mittwoch diskutierten Roman Stiftner [ÖVP], Christoph Matznetter [SPÖ], Gabriela Moser [Grüne], Markus Fauland [BZÖ, in Vertretung des eigentlich angekündigten Peter Westenthaler] und Kurt Einzinger [ISPA] im Rahmen des Internet-Gipfels in Wien über das Internet, flächendeckende Breitbandversorgung und ihre Strategien dazu.

  • Eminent Nigerians drum support for ICT

    Technology experts including eminent Nigerians have said that information and technology driven economy is the only way to Nigeria’s future. They also adopted e-governance as the only tool that could engender good and people oriented governance in Nigeria..

    Their position is that if it is possible for the developed nations of the world to get it right through technology and e-governance, Nigeria can as well leapfrog from its present status of underdevelopment to a fully developed global giant, as it cannot afford to stand alone.

  • Enhancing Government Services in the Pacific Region Using ICT

    In response to the challenges and opportunities of this digital age, many public sector organisations are embracing the concept of e-government-government using information and communication technology (ICT) to improve their service delivery, strengthen accountability, and increase transparency.

    To enhance e-government services in the Pacific region, the Commonwealth Secretariat (ComSec), in collaboration with SPC, conducted a regional workshop on developing e-government and e-business strategies. The workshop ran from 10-14 May and was held at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel in Apia, Samoa.

  • Enhancing Oman Human Capital through Optimum Use of ICT as key theme of this year's COMEX Conference

    The third COMEX Conference will be held alongside the expo from 1st-2nd May, 2012 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Seeb from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm on both days. This annual COMEX Conference held under the theme: "Enhancing Oman Human Capital through Optimum Use of ICT" is organised by OITE Conferences and the Information Technology Authority (ITA) in cooperation with the Oman IT Society. Top industry experts will once again convene to share their views, experiences and expertise focusing on the three main sessions: "Developing National Human Resource through Latest Technologies - Trends & Best Practices; "Advancing the Skills and Training Development using ICT"; and Technology and infrastructure for the Growth of SME's.

  • Enrollment in ICT-oriented courses low in Ghana – NCA Boss

    Mr Paarock Vanpercy, Director General of the National Communications Authority, says the promotion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a tool for development, must embrace all genders.

    He said even though ICT has become a lucrative sector in terms of job creation, business growth and rewards, career in ICT had somehow become mainly dominated by males.

    Mr Vanpercy made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf by Mrs Florence Martey, NCA Deputy Engineer, at a “Girls in ICT” Marathon training programme on Wednesday in Accra.

  • Estonia stays ahead of moving target

    Estonia.eu, a Web site dedicated to promoting the country, describes Estonia as an “e-country with a favorable business climate and cost advantages that is also open to growth. Successive governments have adhered to the principles of Estonia’s economic success: a balanced state budget, liberal trade and investment laws,” and a strong currency. Today, Estonia is well positioned to face the challenges of the future, and in the past 20 years it has shown remarkable progress. But what about the future? Experts agree that success is not static, and in order to be relevant and competitive, constant innovation is required.

    Can Estonia be successful in the future? This article delves into Estonia’s outlook and innovation in the well-known and expected area of information technology, as well as other areas of possible advancement. History has shown that innovation cannot come from a single sector. Innovation must be a progression in most, if not all, areas of economic and civic life.

  • Ethiopia registers success in utilization of ICT: UN/ECA Report

    A report of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UN/ECA) disclosed that Ethiopia has registered remarkable achievements in utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) for various purposes while ensuring its cultural identity and diversity.

    According to the document, which is released at the First Session of the Committee on Development Information, Science and Technology held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the country has been utilizing ICT for exchange of information among institutions and thereby improve provision of social and administrative services.

  • Ethiopia: Agency Says to Boost Country's ICT Distribution

    The Ethiopian Information Communication Technology Development Agency (EICTDA) said on Tuesday it was set to reach as many communities in the country as possible in an effort to make them benefit from the fruits of the technology.

    The statement was made by agency's Director General Debretsion G/Michael while speaking at a workshop on the distribution of the technology, including the challenges and opportunities.

  • EU in race to digitise economy

    The EU is trying to drag all of its member states into the digital age. In the not-too-distant future, all EU citizens should have internet access, most should routinely shop online, their medical records will be stored in a data cloud, they will plan trips using smart technology, access art and culture electronically and pay bills, return tax forms and interact with government all online.

    The bid to see virtually all facets of life conducted electronically by the end of this decade is part of the EU's much-vaunted Digital Agenda. The ultimate economic aim is to make sure that the 27-nation bloc is still among those that count - along with China and the US - by 2020.

  • EU needs to enhance ICT teaching in schools

    European schools have increased students’ involvement with technology, but the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) and digital skill levels are very uneven among Member States, according to a survey published today by the Commission. Findings indicate that in order to achieve positive results in the use of computer technologies, providing support to teachers is essential.

    As Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, stated: "We need to invest more in the development and use of ICTs in schools. Europe will only resume sustained growth by producing highly skilled ICT graduates and workers who can contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship".

  • EU teachers need more IT training, report says

    New report shows a shortage of IT skills among EU teachers

    The latest European Union survey of ICT in schools has found that 20 percent of secondary students have never or almost never used a computer in school.

    Speaking at the presentation of the survey on Friday, the E.U.'s Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes said there was a very real need for more IT skills training for teachers. "ICT skills and training must be available to all students and teachers, not just a lucky few," she said.

  • EU-Kommissarin Neelie Kroes präsentiert "Digitale Agenda"

    Neelie Kroes, Kommissarin für die "Digitale Agenda", hat am Mittwoch einen Überblick über die Maßnahmen zur Weiterentwicklung der IKT-Politik in der EU präsentiert. Von Bürgerrechtlern kommt zaghafter Beifall, da in den Entwürfen noch vorhandene Hinweise auf befürchtete repressive Maßnahmen im Copyright-Bereich entfallen sind. Die FSFE kritisiert, dass das Bekenntnis zur Verwendung offener Standards fehlt.

    Die "Digitale Agenda" soll Europa fit für den harten Wettbewerb im Informationszeitalter machen. Das Programm umfasst 100 Initiativen und 31 Gesetzesvorhaben auf Unionsebene. Die Kommission möchte damit die zahlreichen Hemmnisse angehen, die das Wachstum des gemeinsamen Marktes im Netz behindern.

  • EU-Kommission wie Fachverband UBIT mit dringender Forderung nach IKT-Strategie für Österreich

    UBIT-Obmann Harl sieht sich in seiner konsequenten Forderung nach Bündelung rot-weiß-roter IKT-Agenden und einem IT-Verantwortlichen für die Republik bestärkt

    "Kein erfolgreicher Betrieb kommt heutzutage ohne IKT-Strategie und ohne IT-Verantwortlichen aus - die österreichische Bundesregierung hingegen verzichtet bis dato darauf", kritisiert Alfred Harl, Obmann des Fachverbandes Unternehmensberatung und Informationstechnologie in der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich (WKÖ). "Österreich braucht einen IKT-Know-How-Träger im Ministerrang, ein eigenes IKT-Ministerium. Eine Ministerin, ein Minister für Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie bzw. ein landesweiter Koordinator soll sich der IKT-Themen konzentriert annehmen, Aktionen setzen, Ausbildung und Bildungsberatung koordinieren und Ansprechpartner für Unternehmer, Branchenvertretung, Bildungseinrichtungen etc. sein. Denn was in Österreich fehlt, ist die bundesweite Koordination aller Themen und Aktivitäten aus dem Bereich IKT, etwa in Person eines, einer IKT-Beauftragten im Ministerrang, wie er in zahlreichen Ländern bereits existiert."

  • EU: 2012: Time to untap the potential of digital data

    Advances in our society during recent years have been largely boosted by great leaps in technological innovation, especially in the ICT sector. The technological race has proved to be catalytic for economic development and has transformed traditional business models; in addition, it has influenced our lives extensively.

    Certain technological breakthroughs from recent years will continue to drive business transformation during 2012. Indicative examples are cloud computing - now entering a more mature phase - the proliferation of broadband, the extensive use of smart devices gathering real-time data from ‘the field’, and the evolution of Human-Computer interaction involving new and innovative means and devices, such as mobile phones and TV sets. When brought together creatively, these innovations provide new applications that empower users in various domains and contribute to a more connected, digital world.

  • EU: Designing the classroom of the future

    The integration of ICT into every day teaching can have a positive impact on student knowledge and understanding, and can help teachers deliver stimulating and motivating classes.

    This has been the major finding of the ground breaking EU-funded ITEC (Innovative Technologies for Engaging Classrooms) project, which since 2010 has sought to bring about a transformation in learning and teaching through the application of advanced learning technology.

  • EU: ICT in an ageing society

    "There is no reason for older people in Europe to miss out on the benefits of new technologies”, said once the Vice-president of the European Commission Viviane Reding, talking about one of the main objectives of the European Union and also of several ICT companies: to introduce this sector of the society into the 'tech world'.

    On 11 September a group of experts on technology and ageing, presented at the European Economic and Social Committee some ideas and projects that will help both older people and  organisations specialized in technology to find their place in the world we are leaving.

  • EU: IKT in der Schule – Unterricht für viele Kinder nicht bedarfsgerecht

    Lehrer brauchen bessere Schulung und Unterstützung

    Schüler und Lehrer sind an digitalen Medien interessiert, die Anzahl der Computer hat sich seit 2006 verdoppelt und die meisten Schulen verfügen nun über eine Internetanbindung, die konkrete Nutzung der IKT (Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien) und die digitalen Kompetenzen weisen jedoch ein sehr unterschiedliches Niveau auf. Diese Kompetenzen und die Unterstützung für die Lehrer, die sie aufbauen sollen, müssen umfassend ausgebaut werden. Dies geht aus einer von der Kommission veröffentlichten Erhebung zum Einsatz digitaler Technologien in europäischen Schulen hervor.

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