Barbara Nielsen
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Online education goes to waste
The UK eUniversities Worldwide project could benefit many people, but it needs to be promoted more vigorously 08 Dec 2003
Will e-government schemes pay?
A new organisation promoting e-government in Europe believes the public deserve to be rewarded for using online services 15 Oct 2003
Heading for an identity crisis?
The government wants national ID cards within 15 years, but can the many bodies involved be ready in time? 08 Oct 2003
Buyers are lost despite guides
There is no shortage of guidance on public sector IT procurement, but is any of it making a difference? 16 Sep 2003
Let students click with languages
The recent A level results showed another drop in the study of modern languages - a trend that IT could help reverse 04 Sep 2003
Projects must allow for change
The National Audit Office has launched a database based on projects carried out between the public and private sectors, and it offers some interesting lessons 07 Jul 2003
Comment: Nutty philosophy works best
A well-motivated workforce is usually the best asset that an organisation can have, but fashions in management too often undermine a sense of belonging, says Barbara Nielsen 30 Aug 2002
Comment: Taxpayers stay true to forms
The number of UK residents using the Internet to submit their tax returns continues to fall well short of Inland Revenue expectations. Barbara Nielsen considers the reasons 23 Aug 2002
Comment: Do PFIs offer VFM?
The government is promoting Private Finance Initiatives for public IT projects. But it seems reluctant to measure whether the scheme represents good value for money, says Barbara Nielsen 19 Jul 2002
Comment: Counting the cost of ID cards
The government is considering the case for identity cards, but Barbara Nielsen fears that the cost of implementing a national ID card system will be high 12 Jul 2002
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