[GKD-DOTCOM] Using ICT to Foster Development of a New District

2005-05-27 Thread Davis Weddi
Dear GKD Members, After consuming all the enormous amount of information on this List, I am now convinced that given the live examples I have discovered, ICTs for LGs could bail out the rural area I come from. I hail from a remote County that is currently seeking to be elevated to district status

Re: [GKD-DOTCOM] Improving Access to e-Government Through Online Forums

2005-05-27 Thread Meddie Mayanja
On 5/26/05, Tshepo Thlaku <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ...People would rather walk several kilometers to visit a relative and > talk face-to-face rather than chatting online. I have been working with the communities and organisations to encourage/stimulate use of ICTs. I know that people use th

[GKD-DOTCOM] Uses of ICT by LGs to Support Sustainable Tourism

2005-05-27 Thread Kevin Newman
Dear GKD Forum: Regarding the application of emerging technologies by Local Governments (LGs), I am looking for concrete case studies on how LGs are using ICTs to promote sustainable tourism. Obviously these technologies must be coordinated at different government levels, be locally appropriate to

Re: [GKD-DOTCOM] RFI: Survey Instrument for ICT Needs Analysis of LGs

2005-05-27 Thread Meddie Mayanja
Dear GKD Members, I am Meddie Mayanja. I have been listening and following the exciting contributions since the start of the discussion. Many thanks to all... I like Janice Brodman's itemization of the approach to assessing ICT needs of LGs (listed below for ease of reference). It's a great frame

Re: [GKD-DOTCOM] Local Governments Should Adopt a Business Model

2005-05-27 Thread Mymoena Ismail
Not all local authorities work on a cash basis. In South African legislation (i.e., the Municipal Financial Management Act) requires local authorities to account for every cent spent and income received. The City of Cape Town recently implemented a SAP ERP solution to better manage its finances but