00885nam a2200133Ia 4500 20260716043410.0 12.01.01 I615 SME and information technology : a practical study of SMEs at the IT frontier ITC GenevaCH 2000 Focuses 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. 12/15/00 JOY_D SMALL ENTERPRISES M I615 46467 46467