Government initiatives for IT adoption in small businesses: experiences of the Singapore Small Enterprise Computerization Program

摘要: Singapore is known as one of the four tigers Pacific Rim. Although a tiny island country with no natural resources, government has aggressively pursued national policies and initiatives which have enabled it to enter world industrial mainstream. In this article, Gable Raman describe such inltlative designed help small businesses computerize. simple terms, set up Small Enterprise Computerization Program (SECP) under National Computer Board ,a charter provide funds appropriate technical support determine their computer requirements design infrastructure. This article describes history Program, how evolved over time, what was learned along way. The authors conclude that strong commitment, availability financial technology, expertise, were essential successful implementation Program. One most gratifying aspects Is significant impact resulted from its relatively simple, low-cost approach. approach would likely be modified meet local conditions, concept easily transportable other countries seeking upgrade informatlon system capabilities business community.