egov Asia 2006 The Asian e-Government Conference April 2006, Bangkok, Thailand
Introduction Asian countries are witnessing a dramatic change in their economy. So is the scene of e-Governance! Some countries are already topping the international charts of e-Governance, some have just begun their journey, while there are a few others who are yet to step into the e-Governance arena. The scope for these countries to learn from their advanced Asian neighbors is immense and opportunities are unbound. The present need is to create a common ground of equitable learning which facilitates a process of overall development of the region. The Event egov Asia 2006 - the Asian e-Government conference, aims to provide a knowledge-sharing platform and a forum for policymakers, practitioners, industry leaders and academicians of Asia-Pacific nations to carry forward the e-Government vision of the region and consolidate them into actionable program, through collaborative learning and partnerships. Keynote Sessions Eminent experts and senior government officers from various parts of Asia and will discuss e-Government developments in their respective countries. The discussion will include (but not limit to) the following topics: * e-Government trends in Asia * e-Government strategies of Asian countries * Leadership reflections for e-Government Main Tracks * Technology framework for e-Government * e-Administration to e-Services to e-Societies * e-Government strategic framework and future plans * e-Government case studies from Asian countries Exhibition Showcase of e-Government products, solutions suites, services and initiatives. Call for Papers Individuals working in central/state government departments, national/international government agencies, bi-lateral/multi-lateral organisations, research and academic institutes, development organisations and NGOs and IT/Telecom companies involved with e-Government and/or public sector ICT projects, technology development, policy research, implementation etc. are encouraged to submit abstracts of original papers for presentation in the conference. Abstract submission: 15 January 2006 Acceptance: 30 January 2006 Full Paper Submission: 15 February 2006 Further details will soon be available at: www.egovasia.net egov Asia 2006 Secretariat Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies (CSDMS) G-4, Sector 39, Noida (U.P.) 201 301, India Tel: +91-120-2502180 to 87; Fax: +91-120-2500060 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------ ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/>