Information brings knowledge, knowledge yields empowerment and empowerment, in turn, opens up choices for better livelihood. For the last few decades, governments across the world are under pressure ...

Governance is all about understanding the social, economical, institutional and political issues closely and achieving improved livelihoods, environmental sustainability and strengthened resilience.

Public sector IT managers’ association Socitm has set out in a booklet the importance of ICT governance for public service organisations serious about public service reform. “Planting the Flag: pocket ...

In the first days of a new government, it is always the immediate anxieties that set the tone. People want to know whether the streets will be calmer, whether corruption will loosen its grip, or ...

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is set to implement the government-wide ICT governance and minimum information security standards frameworks by March 2015. Last February, ...

If you recall, the CICT was expected to be only a transitory measure, and that a national body would be formed that is not advisory in nature, and would perform an active role in the integration, ...

Andreea Stoiciu is Coordinator of UN/WSIS Subgroup "e-Government for Sustainable Development" and Executive Director of the Institute for Management and Sustainable Development, Romania. Ever since I ...

Trans-Pacific View author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This ...

It has been a long time since the Internet took on a life of its own, and these days, how to govern and regulate cyberspace is a central issue. There is now a silent but potent power struggle going on ...

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has underscored the importance of developing an exemplary governance model for Islamabad Capital Territory. He was chairing a meeting of the Prime Minister's ...

The marquee event will witness experts deliberating on ways to leverage ICT for empowering citizens and for promotion of a sustainable and inclusive growth. (Reuters) The ministry of electronics and ...