Volume I

Issue : 9: October 30, 2003

• European Union AntiSpam Law Comes into Force
• Law Firm Protected from Liability for Internet Posting
• New Online System Launched To Manage Copyright Clearance For Canadian Literatures
• European Court of Justice Rules on Italys Internet Gambling Ban in Gambelli Case
• Privacy Commissioner Outlines the Requirements for OptOut Form of Consent
• UN Study Analyzes Status of E-Government
• Canadian Doctors reprimanded For U.S. Prescriptions
• U.S. Court Grants Injunction Against Internet Drug Importer
• Favourable Decision for Digital Music and Video Download Patent Holder
• European Court of Justice Rules on Interpretation of Data Protection Directive
• FCC to Study VoIP Issues Minnesota Appeals Vonage Decision

Home > Volume I > Issue 9: October 30, 2003 > UN Study Analyzes Status of E-Government

UN Study Analyzes Status of E-Government

The United Nations recently released its study called "UN World Public Sector Report 2003: E-Government at the Crossroads". According to the study, 90% of the U.N.'s 191 members had Web sites in 2003, as compared to 75% only two years ago. However, the study found that only a relatively small number of those countries are using the Internet to its full potential. In particular, most countries did not provide for transactional services or accept comment on public policy issues over the Internet. The study also indicated that there is a high rate of failure in specific e-government projects and raised questions about the cost-effectiveness of "online government". Notwithstanding, both the U.S. (#1) and Canada (#6) were among the top ranked countries for e-government "readiness" - the amount of information, services and products offered over the Internet combined with infrastructure and public education. The U.S. and Canada were also ranked #2 and #3, respectively, among countries whose government has opened itself up to interaction over the Internet to its citizens.

For a copy of the study, visit:

http://www.un.org/Pubs/whatsnew/e03366.htm

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http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/7180273.htm

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