The government has launched what it describes as “the world's most comprehensive approach to implementing local e-government”.
The UK’s Office of the Deputy Prime Minister yesterday launched a new national strategy for local e-government.
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The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has published a national strategy for local e-government.