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Issue 334: Monday, 29 September 2008
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THIS WEEK IN THE FEATURES

TOP FEATURE:

The EU energy context

The challenges facing EU energy policy are quickly apparent when one looks, on the one hand, at future projections and, on the other, our climate objectives - says the EU Commissioner as he explores our energy future in Europe.
By: Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Energy

 

Other Features:

A new model of healthcare

Competing successfully on a global stage is essential for any modern economy.  The ability to do this is a result of a number of key factors, one of which is undoubtedly maintaining a healthy population.  At present, the signs in this area are not good, we are at the bottom of the international league table in comparison with other leading economies in terms of health outcomes. 
By: Helen Rainbow, Senior Researcher, Reform


Where does Russia's sphere of influence end?

"In Russia, the optimists learn English; the pessimists learn Chinese and the realists learn to operate a Kalashnikov."  This joke would have been funny had it not come from Dmitri Rogozin, Russia's ambassador to NATO, in a recent interview to a Bulgarian newspaper.
By: Vessela Tcherneva, European Council on Foreign Relations


Q and A with Irene Glynn from Greater Manchester Police Authority on eLearning

Irene Glynn discusses in detail the role and importance of e-learning in helping Greater Manchester Police Authority deliver effective services.  She highlights how they overcame key challenges.
By: eGov monitor – A Policy Dialogue Platform

The Commission's 2008 Report on the Scope of the Universal Service in Telecoms: Frequently Asked Questions

A list of requently asked questions and answers about the Universal Telecom Services in the European Union.
By: European Commission

The Inovem Journey - In Conversation with John Glover, Director INOVEM

John Glover, the Director at INOVEM, discusses the core capabilities of INOVEM, its solutions and how it envisions online collaboration to become a critical factor in delivering better governance now and in the future.
By: eGov monitor – A Policy Dialogue Platform


SPEECH OF THE WEEK: PM's Speech on Education Fund

"...education for all is not just a moral right, an economic necessity, a matter of social justice, it is also a security issue and I hope the whole world will take on note..." said the Prime Minister in a recent speech on the Education Fund.

By: The Prime Minister

Featured Solution: Bid & Tender Management Systems for Procurement Teams

Support procurement processes with an economical, purpose-built communication environment
By: Inovem


Featured Resource: How does NI14 impact your organisation?

By October this year, councils are expected to have mechanisms in place to measure avoidable contact. From April next year, they will have to report annually on this national indicator (NI 14).
By: Lagan

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Features :
ENERGY
EU - Energy Context

 

HEALTH

A New Model Healthcare

 

EU-Russia

Spheres of Influence

 

TELECOMS

European Telecom Future
E-LEARNING
Role of E-Learning

 

 

BUSINESS

INOVEM< Journey
Speech of the Week

"...education for all is not just a moral right, an economic necessity, a matter of social justice, it is also a security issue and I hope the whole world will take on note..." said the Prime Minister in a recent speech on the Education Fund.

 

Featured Solution

Bid & Tender Management Systems for Procurement Teams

 

Featured Resource

How does NI14 impact your organisation?

 

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