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Saturday, 04 July 2009 |
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The international e-Government conference of the year, iGov Global Exchange is an open platform that brings together policy makers, implementers and developers to share experiences and best practices on the future e-Government model worldwide. It also showcases successful projects in building e-Government infrastructure and applications to better serve the needs of customers in the digital age. The theme for this event is “Integrating Public Services, Engaging Citizens” .
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15-19 June 2009 |
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iGov Forum, 15 June -- Suntec International Convention Centre |
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iGov Exhibition, 16-19 June -- Singapore Expo |
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Site Visits, in the afternoons of 16 & 17 June |
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www.igovexchange.com | |
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