The Role of Academia in Fostering Private Sector Competitiveness in ICT Development

Abstract

Increased adoption of eCommerce and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the private sector often leads to expanded economic growth by opening new markets, increasing access to market information, and improving efficiency [The Asia Foundation 2001]. For example, the use of eCommerce has the potential to expand the operations of Small and Medium Enterprises, and increase their competitiveness in the global supply chain network.