The role of information technology and telecommunications in promoting economic development in the European Community
by Roland Huber
International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM), Vol. 2, No. 3/4, 1987

Abstract: Information and telecommunication technologies (IT&T) are likely to cause structural changes in society. involving the developing countries as well as the industrialized world. The latter, including Europe, should not overestimate the significance or durability of the lead they appear to enjoy. The European Economic Community is the world's largest trading unit and has the potential, in terms of population and resources – industrial, intellectual and financial organization – to make itself felt as a technological leader. Yet there have been set-backs, particularly in relation to the older industries. IT&T provides an opportunity for Europe to improve its competitive stance, but this can happen only if the collective will and the economic potential can be successfully harnessed. This paper reviews the programmes and actions of the EEC in the field of IT&T.

Online publication date: Wed, 27-May-2009

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com