The Economist Intelligence Unit has published an annual e-readiness ranking of the world's largest economies since 2000. The ranking model evaluates the technological, economic, political and social assets of 69 countries-including this year's newest addition, Malta-and their cumulative impact on their respective information economies. E-readiness is the "state of play" of a country's information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and the ability of its consumers, businesses and governments to use ICT to their benefit.
A worldwide network, comprising more than 80 members from 38 countries and covering all continents, committed to harnessing the potential of information and communication technologies for sustainable and equitable development.
Voices from the South General Information Website, where you can share your ideas and views concerning the emerging information society with fellow community members.
eGovernment, the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in public administrations, combined with organisational change and new skills, has the potential to significantly improve public services and democratic processes. Raising awareness amongst potential users and decision makers within government is instrumental to realising this potential.
