000 01019nam a2200133Ia 4500
080 _a12.04.01 S617
100 _aSingh, Alwyn Didar
245 _aRainbow technology for a rainbow people : e-business capacity development for the CARICOM
260 _bCommonwealth Secretariat
_aLondonGB
_c2001
300 _a129 p.
520 _aPlaces in perspective the importance of e-Business for developing countries such as those of the Caribbean. Analyzes the Caribbean's e-readiness focusing on aspects such as connectivity; e-leadership; security; human capital; and, e-business capital. Addresses, based on this analysis, the need for regional initiatives in this area. Suggests that electronic commerce affects the business environment at national, regional and global levels, and generates major opportunities, and new challenges, for market growth and development for jobs, industries and services. Recommends an action-plan and e-business capacity project for CARICOM.
583 _c11/18/02
_kJOY_D
942 _cM
_mS617
999 _c24706
_d24706