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Singapore launches ASEAN e-govt fellowship programme
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has launched a fellowship programme for ASEAN countries in the areas of e-government.
The programme, intended for senior government officials aims to support ASEAN integration. It involves collaborative learning in areas such as ICT development policies, licensing frameworks and e-government master-planning sessions.
“Singapore’s launching of an ASEAN e-government Fellowship programme, will benefit mainly the newer ASEAN countries economies, and serve to augment their capabilities in e-gvernment,” said Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Chairman of the 13th ASEAN Summit.
Two ASEAN e-Government Fellowships will be given to each ASEAN country in 2008. The Fellowships will be administered by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Selected candidates will be offered a five day course in Singapore, as well as opportunities for site visits to relevant Singapore government agencies and Singapore infocomm companies, to get a perspective from both users and actual implementers.
The five day course fees in Singapore will be covered by the Fellowship. Accommodation, per diem, and flights expenses will be borne by the selected Fellows. Selected candidates are expected to make their own air ticket and hotel arrangements. Details about the course will be made available to candidates once they have been selected.
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