| E-commerce has the potential to bring many benefits | | | | (electricity, telecommunications, etc.) |
| in the economies and societies of all nations which | | | | 2. E-commerce application for businesses |
| may include growth in economies, enhance export | | | | Electronic way of doing business makes enterprises |
| competitiveness and ease jobs and business activities. | | | | to become more competitive in the global market. As |
| However, the development and adoption of | | | | the enterprises grow, new markets will be accessed |
| E-commerce by the developing countries and | | | | and many new employment opportunities will be |
| Emerging economies have so far been limited. | | | | created. As a result, this facilitates the creation of |
| Reasons for this are written, discussed and | | | | wealth and sustainable economy. |
| documented much. It is not the purpose of this | | | | 3. Government Roles |
| article to discuss about them. | | | | Experiences show that in many developed countries |
| Given those problems and obstacles E-commerce | | | | that have enjoyed fast growth in ICT, government |
| faces in these countries changes can be made if right | | | | has been closely involved in promoting ICT |
| strategies be put in place. I would like to indicate | | | | development. -United Nations Conference on Trade |
| some E-commerce strategies that I believe should be | | | | and Development, E-COMMERCE AND |
| priorities. | | | | DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2003 |
| 1. Raising Awareness | | | | Government role is vital in the implementation and |
| Raising awareness and understanding about the | | | | growth of E-commerce in the Developing nations and |
| benefits and implementation of E-commerce should | | | | Emerging Economies. One of major and effective |
| be the primary task that these nations should do. | | | | strategies for growing the practice of Internet usage |
| Without good level of awareness it is almost an | | | | is through e-government facilities. E-government is |
| impossible task to practice E-commerce. However, it | | | | giving public facilities through the Internet. As a result |
| is not an easy task though. It may take some time | | | | this will create the opportunity for the society to |
| to reach desired goals. It is also a sound approach | | | | explore the potential of the Internet for further |
| using the Internet in major needs and interest areas | | | | business activities. |
| of the people such as vacancies, billing information | | | | |