期刊名称:International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology
电子版ISSN:1814-0556
出版年度:2007
卷号:3
期号:3
页码:49-59
出版社:University of the West Indies
摘要:Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is regarded as a driver and enabler of economic development is most countries including Uganda. The study examined the extent of adoption and usage of IC T on one hundred and ten firms in Uganda; and established benchmarks that can be utilized in future research and comparison between firms. Theresults revealed that the adoption and usage of ICT by firms in developing countries follow the same pattern as in developed countries , and they only differ in the level of usage and adoption. Firms do appreciate the contribution of ICT to their performance, but there are various barriers which require governments to adopt appropriate policies to address them
关键词:IC T adoption and usage; IC T and Developing countries ; ICT in Uganda; ICT and ;Ugandan firms; ICT usage in Africa