The SME and Information Technology : A Practical Study of SMEs at the IT Frontier / ITC.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

ITC.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International Trade and Finance.

Local Subjects:

International Trade and Finance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (86 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : United Nations, 2000.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This study identifies critical factors preventing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries from making optimal use of Information Technology (IT). It provides recommendations for SME support institutions as a basis for designing technical assistance services for the business sector. The publication also presents case studies illustrating active participation of trade support institutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Contents:

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Note

Introduction

The advantages of, and constraints to, IT investment

Training and human resources

Creating awareness of IT opportunities

Current patterns of IT usage by exporting SMEs

Case studies

Consolidated centres: A practical approach to conquering IT barriers

Summary

Survey design and implementation

Computer-based tutorial applications: An assessment

Tabulation of survey results.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).

ISBN:

9789213618356

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.