Original scientific paper
Information and communication technology (ICT) policy in the Central and South-Eastern Europe
Dario Cziraky
Abstract
Primary social aspects relevant for ICT include economic (commercial) and political issues as well as the traditionally ICT-intensive fields of high-tech and sciences. Aside of being the highest-growth sector in most western economies, ICT is inevitably a major factor in successful transition of the post-Communist and developing societies in the Central and South Eastern Europe (CSEE). The Stability Pact incorporated ICT policy issues as part of the “Third Wave” infrastructure reconstruction of the CSEE region strongly emphasising issues such as electronic networks and reforms to modernise business and governmental procedures. Among most crucial aspects are legislation and the role of government specially regarding the de-regulation and ICT market liberalisation issues. These are precisely the aspects that individual CSEE countries should solve themselves though the Stability Pact process should provide help and guidance (same holds for EU processes and pre-accession criteria).
Keywords
South-Eastern Europe; information and communication technology; ICT; ICT policy
Hrčak ID:
7105
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Publication date:
1.7.2000.
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