Open Government

21 May 2013 | News

Indonesia to build Spatial Database System

The Geospatial Information Agency and the Ministry of National Development and Planning signed an agreement with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to build a Spatial Database System on the North Coast of Java island

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20 May 2013 | News

UK Government grants US$11.4 mil for cyber security research

The UK government and research council will grant Oxford University and London University a US$11.4 million government funding for cyber security research, in a bid to address the national shortage of cyber security experts and increase the number of doctoral graduates with relevant skills.

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20 May 2013 | Interview

Weaving open data strands into government DNA (Part I)

Jose M. Alonso, Open Data pioneer at the World Wide Web Foundation and co-chair of the national Open Data initiative in Spain, shares with FutureGov his perspectives on how governments can build long-term and sustainable Open Data ecosystems.

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17 May 2013 | News

The Philippines to enhance R&D capabilities with Supercomputer

The Department of Science and Technology and the University of the Philippines announced yesterday that they will be leveraging the world-renowned IBM Blue Gene supercomputer to support key priority R&D projects focused on reducing poverty.

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16 May 2013 | News

UNESCO adopts Open Access Policy

Starting July 2013, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will make hundreds of digital publications available to millions of people free-of-charge, thanks to its recent implementation of an Open Access Policy.

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16 May 2013 | News

Australia leverages advanced GIS to create National Soil Database

An interactive soil mapping website driven by advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) technology supports Australia’s land management and future sustainability.

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16 May 2013 | News

The Philippines seeks IT-based proposals to solve transport woes

The Department of Transportation and Communications and the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board are inviting technology firms to submit IT-based proposals to help them address issues caused by illegal operations of buses and other public utility vehicles, or what is locally known as “colorum”.

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16 May 2013 | News

HK launches mobile app for architecture appreciation

The Architectural Services Department launched today a mobile app called “ARCHITOUR” which seeks to incite greater appreciation for the unique architectural characteristics of Hong Kong’s Government buildings.

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15 May 2013 | News

Australian Council uncovers environmental icon with GIS

The Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland, Australia has uncovered an environmental icon hidden amidst the pristine rainforests of Conondale National Park by using GIS and LiDAR technology.

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14 May 2013 | News

New Zealand spotlights cybersecurity reforms at FutureGov Forum

The New Zealand government is fast-tracking cybersecurity reforms – with fresh insights being shared at the FutureGov Forum New Zealand being held Tuesday 28th May in Wellington.

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