UNCTAD chooses Lakbay.Net as a model of e-services in developing countries

["Irfan Khan" <khania@super.net.pk>]

UNCTAD chooses Lakbay.Net as a model of e-services in developing 
countries

by Melba-Jean M. Valdez, Chief of Reporters
Computerworld Philippines

February 6, 2001 



MANILA, February 7, 2001 -- Lakbay.Net [http://www.lakbay.net.ph/ ] 
has been chosen as a model of e-services or e-tourism for developing 
countries by the UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and 
Development) Expert Group on E-Commerce and Tourism.  At a press 
conference to announce their partnership with Asia Online for a 
content management system and travel planner, Eddie Nuque, managing 
director for Kalakbayan Travel Systems, Inc., also said that 
Lakbay.Net was chosen for three primary reasons. First, Lakbay.Net 
takes a community-based approach in building up content. Secondly, it 
is a private sector initiative with close partnership with NGOs and 
government. Lastly, it uses appropriate technology.  



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