TOP 25 Latest AAPAM UNPAN DocumentsArticle Limit gopher://rss-net.sf.net/ http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ This report presents an overview of the regulatory status, information and communication technology (ICT) deployment and adoption of ICT services in the Arab States region.1 The Arab region is a rapidly developing region in terms of ICTs and characterized particularly by strong growth in the area of mobile telephony over the last five years. The move towards commercially available 3G networks in almost all countries of the region has driven the number of active mobile-broadband subscriptions and helped bring more people online. ITU estimates that by the end of 2011, around 30 per cent of the population in the Arab States were using the Internet. Compared to mobile-cellular services (and in comparison to other regions) both fixed-telephone and fixed (wired)-broadband penetration rates in the region remain relatively low. The penetration for fixed-telephone subscriptions reached ten per cent at its highest and has been declining since 2008 http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN048640.pdf Analytical Document Mobile Government AAPAM Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:13:41 GMT This report presents an overview of the regulatory status, information and communication technology (ICT) deployment and adoption of ICT services in the Arab States region.1 The Arab region is a rapidly developing region in terms of ICTs and characterized particularly by strong growth in the area of mobile telephony over the last five years. The move towards commercially available 3G networks in almost all countries of the region has driven the number of active mobile-broadband subscriptions and helped bring more people online. ITU estimates that by the end of 2011, around 30 per cent of the population in the Arab States were using the Internet. Compared to mobile-cellular services (and in comparison to other regions) both fixed-telephone and fixed (wired)-broadband penetration rates in the region remain relatively low. The penetration for fixed-telephone subscriptions reached ten per cent at its highest and has been declining since 2008 http://nysv0294.ptc.un.org:8081/sites/internet/Documents/UNPAN048640.pdf Analytical Document Mobile Government AAPAM Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:36:16 GMT Visa Letter http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan050547.jpg Non-Substantive Conference Related Document AAPAM Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:47:25 GMT Vaccination Requirements http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan050546.jpg Non-Substantive Conference Related Document AAPAM Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:44:14 GMT RECOMMENDED LIST OF ZANZIBAR HOTELS FOR THE AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (AAPAM) CONFERENCE IN NOV 12-16, 2012 http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan050545.pdf Non-Substantive Conference Related Document AAPAM Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:14:47 GMT AAPAM Cordially Invites you to the 34th Roundtable Conference http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan050544.pdf Non-Substantive Conference Related Document AAPAM Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:36:19 GMT Information Note - Strengthening Human Resource Managers' Capacities in Africa's Public Service for Effective Performance Management and Service Delivery http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan050543.pdf Non-Substantive Conference Related Document AAPAM Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:07:55 GMT Mission de partage d'expérience avec l'UNDESA et le PNUD à New York http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan050350.pdf Letters of Gratitude AAPAM Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:20:59 GMT The document represents the e-government strategy of Armenia and focuses on four pillars: strong democractic society transparent government digital divide improve access to public services. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan048688.pdf National e-Strategy AAPAM Wed, 30 May 2012 11:35:53 GMT This documenet looks at the progress made during the last decade of the XX century information and communication technologies (ICT) became one of the most important factors that influence the development of a society. Its impact covers State structures and civil society institutions, economic and social sectors, science and education, culture and people's whole way of living. Many developed and developing countries have derived benefits from the advantages of ICT. Now there is no doubt that the way to the information society is the way leading to the future of human civilization. The following may be referred as the main features of the information society: · establishment of global information environment; · mass usage of ICT, creation of new forms of social and economic activities; · conversion of information to a commodity, forming and development of information and knowledge market. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan048686.pdf National e-Strategy AAPAM Wed, 30 May 2012 11:34:58 GMT This case study focuses on how information technologies are being used not only to increase the efficiency of public administration but also to strengthen citizen-government connections in Korea. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan047998.pdf Case Studies AAPAM Wed, 23 May 2012 15:22:28 GMT RIGHT TO INFORMATION: The Constitution provides for the right to access information (Art 28). CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The Constitution provides for the right to make written petitions to government authorities (Art 40), and states that the country is a representative, participatory and pluralistic democracy (Art 1.2, 117). It promotes women's participation in every sector of national life (Art 48), supports active participation by the young and Indian people in the political, socioeconomic, and cultural development of the country. (Art 56, 65), community participation in social welfare programs (Art 70), and in education (Art 76. 2). It establishes a Public Defender who channels and investigates popular complaints (Art 276) and human rights violations (Art 279.1). Voters can propose draft laws to the Congress through popular initiative (Art 123) and farmers, men and women, participate in the process of agrarian reform (Art 115.10, 11). OTHER FACTORS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT The Constitution grants the freedom of expression and of the press and the dissemination of thought and opinion (Art 26), and the right to generate, process and disseminate information (Art 28), right to assemble and demonstrate peacefully (Art 32), to associate and unionize (Art 42), to vote (Art 118), to strike (Art 98) and to participate in referenda (Art 121). Also, all citizens have the right to freely associate in political parties and movements (Art 125). http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan045402.pdf Legal and Regulatory Document AAPAM Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:09:18 GMT This document presents a strategy for development and implementation of electronic government ―e-Government‖ in Jordan for the period between mid of 2006 and end of 2009. The Strategy reaffirms e-Government to the goal of delivering high-quality customer-centric and performance-driven services to e-Government customers. By closely aligning with the National Agenda, e-Government will contribute to Jordan's economic and social development, as well as the transformation into a competitive, innovative knowledge society. This document represents an important cornerstone in the evolution of e-Government in Jordan. Using lessons learned from Jordan's initial phase of e-Government, and leveraging global best practices, this Strategy will guide the government and other key stakeholders whose ownership and leadership are vital to delivering e-Government services in Jordan http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan048684.pdf National e-Strategy AAPAM Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:04:54 GMT This report presents an overview of the regulatory status, information and communication technology (ICT) deployment and adoption of ICT services in the Arab States region.1 The Arab region is a rapidly developing region in terms of ICTs and characterized particularly by strong growth in the area of mobile telephony over the last five years. The move towards commercially available 3G networks in almost all countries of the region has driven the number of active mobile-broadband subscriptions and helped bring more people online. ITU estimates that by the end of 2011, around 30 per cent of the population in the Arab States were using the Internet. Compared to mobile-cellular services (and in comparison to other regions) both fixed-telephone and fixed (wired)-broadband penetration rates in the region remain relatively low. The penetration for fixed-telephone subscriptions reached ten per cent at its highest and has been declining since 2008 http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan048640.pdf Analytical Reports AAPAM Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:06:12 GMT The Fifth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides a Code of Conduct for Public Officers. The code prohibits public officers from taking advantage of their positions to gain financial benefit while in office and after retirement. Public officers are prohibited from receiving gifts, loans, bribes, or any type of benefit from commercial firms, business enterprises or persons who have contracts with the government. Senior public officials including the President are further prohibited from maintaining a bank account in any country outside Nigeria; and from working in foreign companies and foreign enterprises after retirement. Conflict of interest, abuse of authority, and belonging to societies that are incompatible with the duties of public officials are some of the principles addressed by the code. Public officers are required to submit a written declaration of all properties, assets, and liabilities. The Constitution also establishes a Code of Conduct Tribunal, which shall consist a Chairman and two other persons appointed by the President. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan038432.pdf Codes of Conduct AAPAM Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:41:54 GMT This presentation was developed for Capacity Development Workshop on Public Information Management in Singapore, 28-30 November 2011. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan048050.pdf Presentation AAPAM Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:26:00 GMT The GFS Compilation Guide provides detailed information on how to gradually introduce the guidelines of the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 and best practices into the compilation and dissemination of fiscal statistics. The key issues in the compilation of statistics for government institutions in developing countries are discussed, and illustrated with many examples, figures, and tables. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan048004.pdf Manuals/Tools/Guidelines AAPAM Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:53:51 GMT In pursuit of its aims and objectives, Human Resource Management lays special emphasis on the proper development and utilization of human resources. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan029133.pdf Analytical Reports AAPAM Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:24:44 GMT This research is an interpretive study into the understanding of PHOs and their stakeholders of 'to whom', 'for what', 'why' and 'how' accountability is discharged and how these challenges are managed. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan046900.pdf Case Studies AAPAM Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:01:21 GMT 2.1 The world economy is now gripped by the worst recession ever witnessed in the past fifty years. The economy is in its deepest and most synchronized recession in our lifetime, caused by global financial crisis and deepened by a collapse in world trade. The global financial crisis has spread rapidly since the fall of 2008, leading to a global downturn of uncertain severity and duration. The impact of financial sector turmoil on real activity has become increasingly evident, propagating beyond its initial epicenters to affect other advanced economies, emerging markets and low-income countries, including those in Africa. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan035142.pdf Aid Memoire AAPAM Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:09:06 GMT This is a press release (Brief) on one of the five (5) finalists for the AAPAM Innovative Management Award.(Was no. one (1) and awarded a Gold Trophy) http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan027704.pdf National e-Strategy AAPAM Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:07:38 GMT Effective management of fund is a pre-requisite for the achievement of the aims and objectices of the 1976 local government reforms.For funds to be effectively and efficiently managed, the Revised Financial Memoranda, must be strictly adhered to. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan029885.pdf Best Practices AAPAM Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:04:53 GMT This is a press release (Brief) on one of the five (5) finalists for the AAPAM Innovative Management Award (Received a Glass Trophy) http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan027702.pdf Press Release AAPAM Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:03:50 GMT This is a press release (Brief) on one of the five (5) finalists for the AAPAM Innovative Management Award. (Was no. three (3) and received Bronze Trophy) http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan027701.pdf Press Release AAPAM Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:02:49 GMT This is a press release (Brief) on one of the five (5) finalists for the AAPAM Innovative Management Award. (Received a Glass Trophy) http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/aapam/unpan027700.pdf Others AAPAM Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:02:08 GMT