000			01986pam a2200313 a 4500
008			950217s1995 dcua b 000 0 eng
020			_a0821332163
020			_a9780585236407
020			_a9780821332160
040			_aDLC _cDLC
050	0	0	_aT58.5 _b.H36 1995
082	0	0	_a338.4'7004 _bHAN
100	1		_aHanna, Nagy.
245	1	4	_aThe diffusion of information technology : _bexperience of industrial countries and lessons for developing countries /
260			_aWashington, D.C. : _bWorld Bank, _c1995.
300			_axix, 207 p. :
440		0	_aWorld Bank discussion papers ;
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_aThis study reports on the experience of Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Japan in designing, implementing and adapting information technology (IT) diffusion programs over the last decade. The study examines the determinants of effective IT diffusion and analyzes the national IT policy portfolios to draw lessons and trends. In particular, industrial countries have shifted their emphasis since the late 80s away from national champions towards diffusion and aiding the small and medium enterprises to adopt already available information technologies. The study also reviews the experience to draw guidelines for designing IT diffusion programs for maximum impact. Programs should consider technology life cycles, the business needs of potential users, their technological sophistication, and their current exposure to international best practices. The study concludes by suggesting roles for governments, private sector, and aid agencies to accelerate the benefits of IT diffusion for development.
590			_arpm 07/09/16
591			_aLoans
650		0	_aInformation technology.
650		0	_aTechnology and state.
700	1		_aGuy, Ken,
700	1		_aArnold, Erik.
710			_aDeveloping countries
942			_2ddc _cBOOK
949			_a338.4'7004 HAN
999			_c4797 _d4797