00803nam a2200097Ia 4500080001800000245008200018260002400100520053900124583002000663650002200683  a12.01.01 I615  aSME and information technology : a practical study of SMEs at the IT frontier  bITCaGenevaCHc2000  aFocuses on the role and importance of information technology in raising the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the international market.  Identifies critical factors preventing SMEs in developing countries from making optimal use of IT.  Provides recommendations aimed at SME support institutions as a basis for designing technical assistance services for the business sector.  Presents case studies illustrating active participation of trade support institutions in this area, in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  c12/15/00kJOY_D  aSMALL ENTERPRISES