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Lao Cai prepares new ‘e-gov’ system |
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Thursday, 17 April 2008 |
Microsoft
signed a service agreement with the northern province of Lao Cai’s
Department of Information and Communication on April 9 to help set up
an e-government (e-gov) system.
This
will allow the world’s biggest software maker to supply the province
with advanced e-gov solutions and support to transform its current
website into a portal, providing improved channels for those wanting to
access public information and services.
During a one-day visit
to Vietnam on April 9, Microsoft’s chief operating officer, Kevin
Turner, said, “This will be an outstanding example of how to do
governmental work electronically.”
Turner said he was
impressed with the Vietnamese Government’s effort in expanding the
national economy, in particular the ICT industry.
Microsoft
will work with Lao Cai’s Department of Information and Communication to
design and implement Microsoft’s e-gov solution, Connected Government
Framework (CGF).
The CGF is based on the Government Gateway
used in Britain since 2001. Romania, Taiwan, Bulgaria and Egypt have
also adopted the system.
The first version of Lao Cai’s portal
will offer a “Question/Answer” service, which enables people to clarify
legal guidelines and regulations online.
Another online
service “Business Licence Registration” will allow firms to submit
applications for licences, and also to track their progress.
(Source: VNA)
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