IfG.CC - The Potsdam eGovernment Competence Center

The ultra modern state of the art service centre was handed over by the Huawei Technologies Limited to the Ministry of Communications to facilitate the delivery of Government services to citizens under the e-Government programme.

CrimsonLogic, a leading provider of eGovernment solutions and services headquartered in Singapore -- under a government contract between Kenya and Singapore, successfully rolled out the Kenya Electronic Single Window System, officially known as Kenya TradeNet. The system is CrimsonLogic's 18th live Trade Facilitation implementation so far, and its first major project in Kenya.

India launches NIRYAT – National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade. This has been developed as a one-stop platform for stakeholders to access all the information necessary related to India’s foreign trade. The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The NIRYAT portal is another step in the country’s journey towards self-reliance: ‘Antmanirbhar Bharat’.  In a first for the nation, the ambitious target of exports worth US$ 400 billion was achieved nine days before the deadline in March 2022. This prompted congratulations by the Prime Minister who recognised the efforts of all levels of stakeholders for this success.

The chief consultant of the MCIT Information Society Development Department, Etibar Umudov, says that certain technical work and installation of the server and other equipment are under way with the purpose of the mutual integration of different platforms of the governmental agencies.

It is vital for policy makers in a country to evaluate and compare best economic solutions in the world so that those models can be implemented with a view to improving their own economy. As a practice, the annual DBI (Doing Business Index) Reports discussing many exceptional or rather best cases in the world, so that those systems can be studied and adopted by other upcoming economies.

The “Doing Business Index” (DBI) published annually by the World Bank evaluates 189 economies in the world as of now. The index pays attention to the following 10 criteria: Starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency.

Through Hukoomi, citizens and residents can complete a range of important services — from applying for passports and identification cards to obtaining exit permits — from the comfort of a home computer or mobile device now and self-service kiosks later.

“This allows people to bypass paperwork and long waits at government offices and saves everyone time, energy, and other resources,” ictQATAR said in its annual report.

The e-governance project is being carried by Huawei, with the first phase the project – the service centre – handed to the Ministry of Communications. The centre will deliver government’s services to citizens under the e-government programme.

eDurar is a gateway to comprehensive information and services that saves users from being lost and tangled in the World Wide Web

The brand eDurar first started off as a simple information hub, but soon developed into a comprehensive portal for residents and organisations in the UAE that can, for instance, help you find a repairman for your broken kitchen appliance, track down the latest brand offers, or even list your pre-loved belongings for sale, to name a few.

This key message emerged as experts and leading customs officials reflected upon the development of the customs sectors within their own countries and regions in a session titled 'E-Government: An Added Value to Trade,' at the Middle East debut of the 2013 WCO IT Conference and Exhibition held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The discussion was moderated by David Evans, Head of Tax and Customs Business Unit, Worldwide, BULL Information Systems.

On the USP portal, users can find customised, business-related information and a package of eGovernment applications, which can be accessed online, through a single sign-on feature. The aim of the USP is to create optimal conditions for entrepreneurs and provide modern, efficient and digital administrative processes, so that they can save time and money. It is also intended to strengthen the country’s position as a business location and to further enhance Austrian eGovernment.

ATIB reports that at the seminar it was conducted presentation of relevant systems applied in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

Over the next four years, the Department of Human Services will move to a single shared gateway for the three portfolios, with a single security management system for payment systems across the three agencies. All department staff will also move to a single portal, desktop and email system.

The department will also invest in a new data recovery centre to house customer data, and move to a single consolidated data management system.

This My Aged Care internet portal, to be supported by dedicated phone services, goes live in early 2013. It is part of a US$3.84 billion (AUD$3.7 billion) reform agenda designed to overhaul aged care services in Australia.

For the first time, the My Aged Care portal will feature a star rating system for nursing homes and other aged care services, including any previous history of complaints or feedback about the quality of care.

Today at the presentation of information system of real estate facilities’ electronic registration , Deputy Chairman of the State Committee Rafig Jalilov reported that the Committee started provision of e-services at the site of State Real Property Registry Service from 1 March (emdkdedrx.gov.az).

"The principle of "single window" is applied not only on the border. Already its gradual introduction in the head customs administrations of Baku and Sumgayit begins. Soon it will be introduced to all customs administrations of the country," said Aliyev.

He said the customs system of the country is expanding the use of e-services, and internal correspondence in the SCC is already carried out electronically. "Also specific steps are taken to use e-services for customs registration," said Aliyev.

Informed sources say that the system is provided in order to improve access to state e-services and promotion of the use of digital signature in the country.

"This system will enable to use electronic digital signatures of the subscribers of mobile operators that will expand much the range of access to state e-services and the use of digital signature," the source emphasized.

The first National Global Alliance for ICT and Development (GAID) of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) seminar was aimed at accelerating the achievement of the eCenter for Millennium Development Goals.

The seminar concluded with several significant recommendations for the implementing the millennium development goals (MGDs) set by the United Nations using ICT tools and modern communication technology.

Complying with the EU's 'Services Directive' (Directive 2006/123/EC of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market), all 16 German regions (referred to as the 'federal states' of Germany) have established their own PSC in a pan-European effort to guide entrepreneurs through the paper work and thus, facilitate cross-border trade and boost the economy of the country.