text GenevaCH ITC 2003 monographic xv, [1], 184 p. Focuses on the significance of public-private partnership in the area of information and communication technology, as a key to bridging the digital divide. Discusses the concept of partnership and describes the activities of the public/government sector in providing an overall ICT support framework. Analyzes the implication of public-private partnership for SME's and examines related experiences in the European Union and the transition economies. 3/26/04 JOYD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 19.01.02 I615