Leapfrogging? : India's Information

Using India as an example, this paper evaluates the potential benefits that the information technology industry, specifically the Internet, hopes to bring to businesses in developing countries. It concludes that although, in terms of numbers of connections and overall use, Internet development in India is still in the early stages, it offers considerable promise for increased productivity and economic growth.

Foreword

v

Abstract

vii

Introduction

1

(2)

Internet Development

3

(1)

Examples of Current Internet Use by Corporations

4

(2)

Website Development

6

(5)

Business-to-consumer websites (B2C)

7

(1)

Business-to-business websites (B2B)

7

(2)

Business-to-government websites (B2G)

9

(1)

Other Internet Possibilities

10

(1)

Potential Development Contributions from the Internet

11

(4)

The Information Technology Industry in India

15

(8)

Software Development

17

(2)

Development Contributions of Software Operations

19

(4)

Building Internet Infrastructure

23

(4)

Limitations to Internet Expectations

27

(2)

Conclusions and Policy Implications

29

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Leapfrogging? : India's Information Technology Industry and the Internet

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