"INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES IN SUPPORT OF SOUTH AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND INTEGRATION"

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES IN SUPPORT OF SOUTH AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS AND INTEGRATION

Abstract: "Report on study commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) for the Regional Infrastructure Integration in South America Initiative (IIRSA). It reviews the current status of ICT in South America and proposes an Action Plan under the IIRSA framework to encourage an increase in the use of ICT to strengthen competitiveness and promote economic, social and cultural integration in the region. The proposed Plan focuses on four areas: i) Connectivity agendas, ii) Telecommunications infrastructure, iii) Telecenters, and iv) Online delivery of government content and services." It covers Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Includes executive summary and four main sections. Led by Juan Belt of IADB's Infrastructure and Finance Division. 483 pages, dated December 2003.