A quick introduction to our features this week.
Top Feature:
Towards a European Strategy of High Speed Broadband for All
The European economy is in the middle of a crisis. The challenge we face is to move Europe towards a sustainable recovery. I believe the ICT sector will undoubtedly play a crucial role in that process & it matters in the context of recovery.
By: Vivianne Reding, EU Commissioner for Information Society & Media
Other Features:
Pipedreams – Digital Britain and Broadband for All
Axel Pawli explains the impact that country-wide broadband will have on this infrastructure in the UK.
By: Axel Pawlik, Managing Director RIPE NCC
Digital Britain: Does not include blind people
Kevin Carey, says that Digital Britain does not take enough account of the needs of blind and partially sighted people.
By: Kevin Carey, Chair RNIB
Why we, not government, must own our data
Everyone knows the next government is going to need to save money. Government IT is surely one of the classic back-office functions where real savings can be made.
By: Cllr. Liam Maxwell
Questions to the BNP - Social and Legal Issues
Questions to the BNP continues - this time highlighting the social and legal issues and seeking clarification on the stated BNP policies.
By: eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform and Pickled Politics
Enterprising Britain 2009 Series – Shropshire Enterprise Partnership
The Enterprise HQ (EHQ) project provides support for home-based entrepreneurs, helping them to set up and grow their own businesses.
By: eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform
When it comes to healthcare, the feeling’s mutual
The mutual healthcare provider, Benenden Healthcare Society is owned by its members, run in the interests of its membership rather than external shareholders.
By: Ken Hesketh, Chief Executive at Benenden Healthcare Society.
SPEECH OF THE WEEK: Roadmap to Copenhagen
"...we face another such moment; and a momentous decision that will determine the future and fate of our world not just for a decade or a generation, but for a century and more.." the PM said as he discussed the Copenhagen Climate Summit.
By: Prime Minister Gordon Brown MP
