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	Ministry (government department) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A ministry is a department of a government, led by a minister.
		Ministries are usually subordinate to the cabinet, and prime minister, president or chancellor.
		Some countries such as Switzerland, the Philippines and the United States do not use the term "ministry" for their government departments, and instead simply call them departments.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ministry_(government_department) (228 words)

	Province of Quebec - History, geography, economy, education and government - Encyclopedia of Quebec History
		Measures taken by the government for the manufacturing of a considerable part of the raw material within the territory of the province, the abundance of water-power and also the general conditions of labour, which are favourable, have induced each year the investment of a larger amount of capital, mostly from the neighbouring United States.
		The nonpolitical head of the department is the superintendent, who is assisted by a French and by an English secretary; the latter of whom is also styled director of Protestant education.
		government consists of a lieutenant-governor appointed by the Dominion government, a Legislative Council appointed for life by the provincial government [this council was abolished in 1968], and a Legislative Assembly [now called the National Assembly] elected for [a maximum of] five years.
	www2.marianopolis.edu /quebechistory/encyclopedia/QuebecProvinceof.htm (5170 words)

	Ministry of State President - Index of Ministries - Republic of Botswana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		As government owned broadcasting and printing media, the role of the department is to win and retain the consent of the people to the policies, aims and objectives of the government and provide feedback.
		The functions of the department is to provide administrative support at the State House such as coordinating the executive and political activities of the President and the First Lady, by keeping and Maintaining their diaries for the day to day engagements.
		The department is also responsible for providing public relations support to the President and the First lady by ushering their VIP visitors and controlling movement of visitors at the State House.
	www.gov.bw /government/ministry_of_state_president.html (3021 words)

	Ministry of Local Government - Index of Ministries - Republic of Botswana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		To promote sustainable livelihoods for communities and individuals residing in the remote areas, to reduce dependence on Government and to promote self-reliance and sustainable utilisation of the environment and natural resources, in ways that are compatible with the skills and aspirations of remote communities.
		This division is charged with the responsibility to coordinate and support the implementation of the ICT activities of all the departments and units in the Ministry of Local Government.
		The department of District Administration's overall objectives is ensuring effective representation of the Central Government Department and coordination of activities of Central Government and providing linkage between National/Central and District/Local Development planning.
	www.gov.bw /government/ministry_of_local_government.html (1430 words)

	ITR Homepage
		The Department has programs to assist the growth of key industry sectors, and is also engaged in future arrangements for some established industries.
		The Department promotes a high-quality tourism industry, provides the industry with research and statistics, and administers a number of assistance programs.
		The Department supports exploration and mining, encourages the efficient use of energy, monitors our oil and gas resources and ensures they are extracted and used safely and in environmentally responsible ways.
	www.industry.gov.au (217 words)

	Ministry of Government Administration and Reform - Information from the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform
		The ministry is responsible for the Government’s administration and personnel policy, competition policy, national policy for development and coordination of the use of information technology and measures to make government more efficient and service-oriented.
		The Ministry of Government Administration and Reform has five departments and one staff unit.
		These are: The Department of Employer's Affairs, Department of Competition Policy, Department of Government Services, Department of IT Policy and Department of Internal Administration.
	odin.dep.no /fad/english/bn.html (159 words)

	GoSL - Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The mission of the Ministry is to give priority to all segments of the information sector in order to keep the citizens well informed, educated and sensitised about the activities of Government (Executive, Legislation and Judiciary).
		The Government Printing Department is responsible through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for the implementation of Government’s policy regarding printing, stationery supplies, Gazette publications and Legislations, Manufacturing of Educational materials for schools — such as Exercise Books, School Registers and Textbooks.
		Explaining Government’s policies to the Nation and informing the Public about the various activities within Government Departments.
	www.daco-sl.org /encyclopedia/5_gov/5_2mib.htm (372 words)

	Welcome To the Forestry Department - Ministry of Agriculture Jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Forestry Department and the FAO National Forest Programme Facility signed a 3- year partnership agreement in 2004 to facilitate the further development of Jamaica’s forest programme....
		A paper written by Forestry Department staff and published in the December 2003 issue of International Forestry Review re-examines the issue of forest cover loss in Jamaica by analysing pre-1990 land use data together with a detailed study of 1989 and 1998 LANDSAT TM imagery of the island.
		However, The Forestry Department does not guarantee that all the information provided here is current and accurate and cannot be held responsible nor liable for any information provided here which proves to be inaccurate or outdated in any respect.
	www.forestry.gov.jm (333 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		She also said that unnecessary Government spending on rentals should be pruned to the maximum and Ministries and Departments should try to give priority to State-owned buildings as much as possible.
		Ministry Secretary W. Ganegala said arrangements have been made to shift other Ministry units and sections to Narahenpita before the end of this month.
		Cooray said politicians will be aloof from the public when Ministry offices are located in luxurious and expensive buildings which are inaccessible to the public who voted them to power.
	www.dailynews.lk /2004/05/11/new14.html (277 words)

	SpeechArabia - News - Speech World - Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		March 18, 2002 -- New Zealand's largest government department, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), has implemented a voice recognition solution aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing ongoing costs.
		The voice recognition technology is enabling our department to cope with substantially more calls into the call center without the need to increase staff, In addition, the existing staff can focus on more complex calls as many of the repetitive inquiries are now being handled by the new system.
		Clients call 800 number, say their Social Welfare number and confidential PIN and are able to request different types of information by saying what they want quickly and easily in a way that makes sense to them.
	www.speecharabia.com /SA_news_World_3.htm (220 words)

	Virtual Seychelles - Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This Ministry is responsible for the development and implementation of action plans in the areas of Sports and Culture as well as at community level.
		Liaise with relevant Departments / Ministries and Agencies for effective networking approach for the promotion and enhancement of popular community consultation and participation in the initiation, development and implementation of all actions undertaken at district level.
		The Unit is responsible for the overall matters involving the Ministry at regional and international level.
	www.virtualseychelles.sc /gover/mlgys.htm (1399 words)

	Australian Government, Department of Defence
		Working with the Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq and assist national recovery programs.
		This contribution is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to working with the international community to help prevent acts of terrorism around the world.
		Following both the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and the March earthquake, the Department of Defence proved to be an important part of the Australian Government's national humanitarian relief effort to Indonesia.
	www.defence.gov.au /globalops.cfm (938 words)

	Ministry of Local Government, Housing, Squatter Settlement & Environment - Fiji Government Online
		Overall the ministry is responsible for the formulation and implementation of housing, local government, urban planning and environment.
		The Ministry’s functions are categorised into the following programme areas: General Administration Section, Local Government, Local Government, Department of Town and Country Planning, and Environment and Squatter Resettlement Unit.
		The NFA main priority is the improvement of its services through the procurement of new fire fighting equipment, upgrading of firemen skills and establishment of volunteer fire brigades.
	www.fiji.gov.fj /publish/m_housing.shtml (381 words)

	Open Directory - Regional: Africa: South Africa: Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Department of Agriculture - South African Government Department of Agriculture.
		Department of Correctional Services - The Department of Correctional Services is a National State Department entrusted to take care of the country's prison population and those offenders who are dealt with within the system of Correctional supervision.
		Government Communication and Information System - A comprehensive communication system on behalf of government to facilitate optimum involvement of the majority of South Africans in the entire process of reconstruction and development, nation-building and reconciliation.
	dmoz.org /Regional/Africa/South_Africa/Government (1229 words)

	IFEX :: Ministry introduces stringent controls on broadcasts
		The DBS was instructed to give five days notice of the participation of ministers, members of parliament or senior officials and other stakeholders in programmes, and not to issue announcements until confirmation was received that those persons invited to participate would attend.
		Moahi expressed particular concern that some topics selected for discussion on radio phone-in programmes were sensitive and would therefore "require a government viewpoint." In such situations, the DBS would require clearance from the ministry before certain topics could be addressed on the air.
		The Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology has recently increased its interference in the operation of government radio and television stations and daily newspapers.
	www.ifex.org /en/content/view/full/60731?PHPSESSID=e9006c64ecfe3f8526bb41853608c1ac (459 words)

	Ministeriet for Flygtninge, Indvandrere og Integration - Forside til About the Ministry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Ministry for Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs was created by Royal Decree on 27 November 2001.
		From the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, matters concerning the State Secretariat for Urban Regeneration (Statens Sekretariat for Kvarterløft), implementation of proposals from the Urban Committee (Byudvalget) and matters concerning urban political initiatives.
		From the Ministry of Labour, matters concerning labour market political initiatives for immigrants and refugees, increased integration efforts, application of pool funds for special projects for vulnerable groups of the unemployed, including ethnic minorities, removal of barriers against employment of immigrants and refugees, and matters concerning a more open labour market for refugees and immigrants.
	www.inm.dk /Index/mainstart.asp?o=17&n=0&s=5 (414 words)

	MoF: Public Management Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Public Management Department is responsible for management policy in central government and serves as the Government's expert on administrative development.
		The Department also seeks to further the emergence of the information society and is responsible for bolstering central government information management and processing, and for ensuring provision of the information management infrastructure needed for electronic transactions in the public sector.
		The Department is also responsible for the general development of unincorporated State enterprises and other market-driven systems.
	www.vm.fi /vm/liston/page.lsp?r=8684&l=en (224 words)

	Department of Finance Canada
		A multimedia presentation illustrating how federal revenues were spent in the most recent fiscal year available (2003-04), as well as the main sources of government revenue.
		Finance Canada plans and prepares the federal government’s budget, we analyze and design tax policies, and we develop rules and regulations for Canada’s banks and other financial institutions.
		We administer the transfer of federal funds to the provinces and territories.
	www.fin.gc.ca /fin-eng.html (154 words)

	globalEDGE (TM) \| international business resource desk - Research: Government Resources
		Among the many features included are links to resources from other government ministries, a definition of terms and an overview of the economy from the economic section of the Canada Year Book.
		Information on all departments in the ministry (Economic Affairs, Expenditures, Revenues, Company Affairs, and Finance Minister) is provided, along with yearly economic surveys, taxation and legislation information, investment information, and statistics.
		Information on all departments of the ministry, general and economic information, archives, and current news are provided.
	globaledge.msu.edu /ibrd/busresmain.asp?ResourceCategoryID=11 (4404 words)

	Welcome to the Department of Education, Science and Training
		The Endeavour Programme is an Australian Government initiative, bringing together under the one umbrella all of the Department of Education, Science and Training’s (DEST) international scholarships.
		The Australian Government is providing $1 billion for smaller scale projects that are additional to existing capital works programmes.
		The evaluation assesses the effectiveness of the ESOS legislation and the broader regime governing education services for overseas students in Australia in terms of: assured quality, appropriate consumer protection and support for Australia’s migration policy.
	www.dest.gov.au (1286 words)

	Department of Energy Home
		Albertans own 81 per cent of the province's oil, natural gas and other mineral resources and the Government of Alberta excels in managing the development and use of these resources in a responsible and appropriate manner to the benefit of all Albertans.
		Environmental management, financial management, research and technology and other areas of expertise combine to leverage energy resources to their full value in attracting and developing new business and expertise.
		This year, the Alberta government added October as an eligible rebate month and extended the program for an additional three years until March 2009.
	www.energy.gov.ab.ca (534 words)

	Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
		Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
		The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has no such publication, nor is it planning to produce one.
		It is not the Department’s practice to sell advertising for any of its publications over the telephone, by email, or by any other means.
	www.affa.gov.au (207 words)

	Government Information Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Agriculture and Lands Ministry will shortly implement a national level program to immediately distribute 100,000 land plots among landless families, overcoming their longstanding land problem.
		This decision was reached at a discussion held at the Agriculture Ministry under the patronage of Agriculture and Lands Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
		Steps will be taken to turn the Land Utilisation Policy Planning Unit into a Department which functions under the Lands Ministry to overcome problems related to the use of lands.
	www.news.lk /news_2005_04_191.htm (272 words)

	VAT Department - Ministry of Finance - Malta
		Government has now introduced Electronic Identity (e-id) for all online services provided from Government Department's websites.Therefore the current pin number and password used for VAT online transactions will no longer be used.
		Should you need to visit the Department, please click here to check the opening hours.
		As announced in the Budget for 2005, the Government is introducing two new schemes related to VAT.
	www.vat.gov.mt (179 words)

	Department of Industrial Development (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This was changed to the Ministry of Industry in 1976 which comprised the Departments of Industrial Development and Heavy Industry.
		The Bureau of Public Enterprises was also detached from the Ministry of Finance and included in the Ministry as the Department of Public Enterprises.
		In March, 1995 the Department of Industrial Development was split and another department, namely the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion was carved out of it.
	www.did.nic.in (266 words)

	Alberta Education
		Average class sizes in Alberta’s schools continued to decrease as a result of the province’s $110 million investment this year under the class size reduction initiative.
		The Government of Alberta has made significant progress in addressing Alberta’s Commission on Learning report by adding $551.1 million in new dollars that support the 87 accepted recommendations.
		Over the past two years, government has made implementing accepted recommendations in the Alberta's Commission on Learning (ACOL) Final Report a priority.
	ednet.edc.gov.ab.ca (282 words)

	Government Publications and Maps: Foreign Governments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Government Publications Departments does not collect the documents of foreign governments; this page was created as a way to access that information.
		Territories and colonies of other countries are listed separately if the home rule government has a website.
		Countries without official government websites are also listed and will be linked if websites become available.
	www.library.northwestern.edu /govpub/resource/internat/foreign.html (378 words)

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