According to the National Institute of Local Government (NILG), around 52 unions have been primarily selected for setting up union information centres (UICs) where ICT will be available for the grassroots people.

The recent published report entitled 'Global Wind Energy Outlook 2008', published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Greenpeace International, finds out wind power can produce 12 per cent of the world's energy needs and prevent 10 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions within 12 years.

In another initiative towards promoting e-Governance in North-East India, the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio declared 2008-09 as the Year of Capacity Building which will aim at reforms and renewing the system of governance and delivery of public services

Local people must 'grab the opportunity' to engage in the forthcoming consultation process, which is being held as part of a major review of education in Northern Ireland.

The European Commission has adopted Communication to support and improve access to telemedicine for EU citizens and healthcare professionals across Europe. In response to a call for action from Member States, this initiative aims to increase and broaden telemedicine services, including diagnosis, treatment and monitoring at a distance across Europe.

In the second national meeting of the Uruguayan Network of Community infocentres (RUTELCO), organised on 25 October 2008, UNESCO supported capacity building programme through its IPDC programme for community media in Latin America.

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) has signed a partnership agreement with the Center for the Promotion of Exports from Developing Countries (CBI) in The Netherlands to provide export support services to Sri Lankan businesses involved in exports especially SME.

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