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Subject: UNCTAD Call for Contributions - Information Economy Report 2011
Information Economy Report 2011 - ICTs
and Private Sector Development
To be launched in late 2011
UNCTAD Call for Contributions
The Information Economy Report 2011
will focus on the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs)
in private sector development. A distinction will be made between efforts
aimed at addressing internal constraints of enterprise growth and efforts
at improving the broader conditions and systems in which private enterprises
operate. Possible benefits from more effective use of ICTs may include
reduced business costs, reduced risk, higher productivity, better access
to markets and increased competition.
In this context, UNCTAD is launching an
open call for contributions. UNCTAD is interested in receiving studies/articles
related to how governments and other stakeholders are applying ICT applications
to support the creation or growth of enterprises in developing countries.
Evidence of success or failure cases is also welcome.
Deadline: 18 March 2011
Contributions should be sent to:
ict4d@unctad.org