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APDIP and APCICT Release e-Primer on SME and ICT: This e-primer looks at how the knowledge-based economy has impacted small and medium enterprises (SMEs); explores why so few SMEs have adopted information and communications technology (ICT) and why SMEs should adopt ICT; and provides some policy recommendations for promoting SME adoption of ICT.

Workshops on Capacity Building in Public Policy Issues of Internet Use for Business Development in Asia and the Pacific: A regional workshop was held on 18-20 October 2006 in Bangkok followed by two national workshops in Nepal and Bangladesh on 22-24 November 2006 and 27-29 November 2006, respectively, to conceptualize, develop and deliberate on policy issues relating to Internet use for business development.

Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Information Economy: This e-primer discusses the need for a legal and regulatory environment that is conducive to the development of e-commerce and e-business. It helps developing nations define their requirements for shaping appropriate legislation and corresponding regulatory and institutional frameworks.

e-Commerce and e-Business: This e-primer provides an introduction to e-commerce – what it is, how it works, and how it could affect and transform businesses. It also provides policy guidelines for promoting e-commerce that contributes to sustainable economic development.

APDIP e-Note 4 on ICTs and SME Policy: Out Now: APDIP e-Note 4 - Why Should Countries Embed ICTs into SME Policy

The Drivers of the New Economy in APEC: Innovation and Organizational Practices (2003)

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2003: The Science, Technology and Industry (STI) Scoreboard 2003 brings together the latest internationally comparable data on trends in the knowledge-based economy. This study covers four key areas, notably the creation and diffusion of knowledge; the information society; economic globalisation; and productivity and economic structure. As in previous editions, the Scoreboard combines the core OECD indicators on research and development, human resources in science and technology, the spread of information technology in OECD economies; the role of multinational enterprises; and the structure of OECD economies. With the essential findings presented in bullet points and methodological notes on indicators and data sources, this publication combines statistical rigour with easy access and readability.

The Impact of Globalisation on the Regional Economy: Measuring knowledge intensity and preparedness for the knowledge-based economy

General Usage for International Digitally Ensured Commerce: The GUIDEC aims to draw together the key elements involved in electronic commerce, to serve as an indicator of terms and an exposition of the general background to the issue. It also addresses one of the key problems in talking about electronically signed messages, in that they are not signed physically , but require the intervention of an electronic medium. This in turn alters the function of the signer , and introduces problems which a physical signature does not encounter, most especially the possibility of use of the medium by a third party. The GUIDEC therefore adopts a specific term , "ensure", to describe what elsewhere is called a "digital signature" or "authentication", in an attempt to remove the element of ambiguity inherent to other terms employed.

E-Commerce & Development Report 2001: The Electronic Commerce and Development Report 2001 reviews trends that developing countries need to be aware of as they try to position their economies to take advantage of ICT and the Internet. It provides basic facts and figures about electronic commerce and discusses the impact on sectors of particular relevance to developing countries. It also suggests, with concrete examples, ways in which developing countries can create, the necessary enabling environment for e-commerce.

The E-Commerce and Development Report 2002: The E-Commerce and Development Report 2002 provides factual information and analysis covering a range of topics that will influence the expansion of e-commerce in developing countries. The Report also identifies the policy and business options available to developing countries, and makes practical proposals for maximizing the contribution of e-commerce to economic and social development.

e-Commerce: Accelerator or Development?: This Policy Briefing is concerned with opportunities and obstacles arising from business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce. Many development institutions hope that its spread will improve trade prospects for producers in developing countries. The expectation is that B2B e-commerce will provide: 1. better information on final markets 2. direct access to customers (taking out the intermediaries) 3. higher incomes. The basic idea is simple: the Internet provides an open global network and access to this network is relatively cheap. This has led to claims that Internet-based e-commerce will grow rapidly and help producers in developing countries to overcome problems of exclusion from the world economy and improve the terms of their participation.

IBM Institute for Advanced Commerce: The IBM Institute for Advanced Commerce is a forum for the examination of fundamental shifts in business and trade. National and international trade, business operations, and general society are all dramatically impacted by the emergence of electronic commerce. The Institute, through a series of conferences and university partnerships, will address market and business concerns with a goal of developing long-term replicable commerce solutions to meet corporate needs.

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