ICTs and small enterprise - A motor of economic development in Africa
ICT and entrepreneurship expert Russell Southwood in this brief
explains some of the ways in which ICTs and small business can combine
to form a motor of economic development in Africa.
ICT and entrepreneurship expert Russell Southwood in this brief explains some of the ways in which ICTs and small business can combine to form a motor of economic development in Africa.
Employing 20% of the African workforce, small and medium-sized
enterprises are a real economic engine. Information and communication
technologies (ICTs) can be a smart investment for African
entrepreneurs, enabling them to boost productivity, tap into
international markets, and offer better service to their customers.
This brief gives some examples on how ICTs and SMEs can work together.
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Livelihood opportunities
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