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E-governance

Democracy

India Showcases SVAMITVA at World Bank Land Conference

India’s interventions across these sessions aim to serve as a call to action for other nations striving to achieve SDG Target 1.4.2 which aims to ensure legal ownership and control over land for all, especially vulnerable communities.

OWSA Contributor - 8 May 2025

Agri-technology

New AI Framework Set to Revolutionise Smart Farming with Enhanced Efficiency and Data Security, says Study

As smart farming technologies continue to mature, frameworks like this will be key to ensuring that agriculture not only meets the demands of a growing global population but does so in a way that is sustainable, efficient, and secure.

OWSA Staff - 30 April 2025

Bangladesh

Bangladesh Interim Chief Adviser Describes Corruption as Nation’s Biggest Problem

A National Consensus Commission has been established to gather input from political parties, and their recommendations will form the basis of a July Charter outlining agreed-upon reforms.

OWSA Contributor - 25 March 2025

Corruption

In the Rajya Sabha: Government Intensifies Fight Against Digital Arrest Scams

At the heart of the government's strategy is the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, tasked with coordinating efforts to combat all forms of cybercrime, including digital arrest scams.

OWSA Staff - 13 March 2025

Agri-technology

Building Smart Villages: A New Paradigm for Rural Development in India

By training villagers in digital skills and providing them with the tools to access government services, these initiatives improve livelihoods and foster a sense of empowerment in rural communities.

OWSA Contributor - 11 March 2025

E-governance

IMF Chief Reaffirms Support for Pakistan’s Reforms in Meeting with Shehbaz Sharif

Georgieva praised Pakistan’s efforts in implementing the IMF-supported program, acknowledging the country’s improving economic performance with rising growth and declining inflation. She recognized Pakistan’s economic recovery and noted that it is on a positive trajectory.

OWSA Contributor - 13 February 2025

E-governance

Google’s Willingness to Develop AI for Weapons Raises Concerns: Human Rights Watch

Google’s revised Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy signals a worrying shift in the company’s stance on the development of AI for military applications, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned.

OWSA Contributor - 11 February 2025

E-governance

India’s Digital Economy to Contribute One-Fifth of National Income by 2029-30, Says Report

The report says that India is the third largest digitalised country in the world in terms of economy-wide digitalization, and twelfth among the G20 countries in the level of digitalisation of individual users.

OWSA Staff - 29 January 2025

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