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Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSN › Conference contribution/Paper › peer-review
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T1 - Impact of policy initiatives on the adoption of internet technologies by Jamaican SMEs - some initial findings
AU - Thompson, Sheryl
AU - Brown, David
AU - Lockett, Nigel
PY - 2006/12/1
Y1 - 2006/12/1
N2 - The advent of the Internet and its subsequent proliferation into most aspect of society and commerce has propelled ICT to the forefront of innovation. Its ubiquitous nature and the varied business opportunities it presents are beneficial to all organizations irrespective of size or location. SMEs contribution to employment and GDP has motivated initiatives targeting these companies to facilitate their adoption of ICT. The interventions by institutions in developing countries are crucial to the success of technology transfer, and the strategic positioning of local organizations. This paper looks at policies in Jamaica and in particular the role of government and AID supported projects. It will highlight the objectives outlined in the national strategic plan for ICT and how these policies translate into initiatives that support the growth and use of ICT. Empirical data from a case will illustrate how participating in these initiatives has facilitated adoption of e-business by the firm.
AB - The advent of the Internet and its subsequent proliferation into most aspect of society and commerce has propelled ICT to the forefront of innovation. Its ubiquitous nature and the varied business opportunities it presents are beneficial to all organizations irrespective of size or location. SMEs contribution to employment and GDP has motivated initiatives targeting these companies to facilitate their adoption of ICT. The interventions by institutions in developing countries are crucial to the success of technology transfer, and the strategic positioning of local organizations. This paper looks at policies in Jamaica and in particular the role of government and AID supported projects. It will highlight the objectives outlined in the national strategic plan for ICT and how these policies translate into initiatives that support the growth and use of ICT. Empirical data from a case will illustrate how participating in these initiatives has facilitated adoption of e-business by the firm.
KW - Developing country
KW - Ict
KW - Internet
KW - Policy
M3 - Conference contribution/Paper
AN - SCOPUS:84870011270
SN - 9781604236262
T3 - Association for Information Systems - 12th Americas Conference On Information Systems, AMCIS 2006
SP - 357
EP - 364
BT - Association for Information Systems - 12th Americas Conference On Information Systems, AMCIS 2006
PB - Association for Information Systems
T2 - 12th Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2006
Y2 - 4 August 2006 through 6 August 2006
ER -