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Manx And UK E-Envoys Discuss E-Commerce Strategies

by Amanda Banks, Tax-News.com, London

12 July 2001

The Isle of Man Minister for Trade and Industry, David North, MHK, and the Island's E-Commerce Director, Tim Craine, recently met with Andrew Pinder, the UK E-Envoy, in London. The aim of the meeting was to compare and exchange views and ideas on the challenges and opportunities arising from the growth in e-commerce and how both envoys were tackling the issue of e-Government.

According to a statement from the Manx government, Andrew Pinder appeared to be impressed by the corporate approach being adopted by the Isle of Man Government to e-enable its services via the so-called JUPITER (Joined UP Information Technology for the Electronic Resident) Project.

David North commented: 'I found what Andrew Pinder had to say extremely interesting. He is obviously very well versed in the developments associated with e-commerce. I feel sure that he will bring a very practical approach to the UK Government's initiatives in this area.'

He added: 'The UK Government has recognised how vitally important it is to extend, as quickly as possible, the uptake of broadband connectivity. The Isle of Man has been particularly innovative in this area by funding, through the DTI, free broadband connections for both businesses and individuals.'

The meeting concluded with an agreement to establish a series of links between the two jurisdictions for the purpose of exchanging information and ideas. Mr North also invited Andrew Pinder to visit the Isle of Man to learn more about the Island's e-commerce initiatives and e-government proposals.

Following the meeting, Tim Craine said: 'The UK has a head start on the Isle of Man in terms of e-enabling its Government services. However, in view of the fact that the Island is a much smaller jurisdiction, we have the opportunity to avoid the mistakes made in the UK, to learn from their successes and, in effect to leapfrog the UK in terms of delivering the Isle of Man Government's own e-government solution.'

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