Information and Communications Technology Archives - Page 4 of 4

Economics, Education, Finance sector development, Governance and public sector management, Information and Communications Technology

Mergers and acquisitions and corporate innovation

Kai Li / August 17, 2017

Technological innovation represents modern corporations’ endeavors to develop and accumulate knowledge, and it has long been recognized as a catalyst for economic growth and productivity increase (Solow 1957; Romer 1986; Aghion and Howitt 1992) and as a key factor in the competitive advantages of nations (Porter 1998).

Finance sector development, Information and Communications Technology

Blockchain pilots making waves in developing Asia

Alisa DiCaprio / July 20, 2017

We’ve all heard the buzz about the potential applications of blockchain technology. But what’s actually happening in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific? Beyond bitcoin payments and remittances, blockchain exists largely in the pilot stage. Governments and banks are collaborating with technology firms to see if it can be used to solve persistent problems like traceability, identification, and trust.

Industry and trade, Information and Communications Technology

Digital trade needs more coordination, leadership

Alisa DiCaprio / May 11, 2017

Electronic documentation in trade has made impressive recent gains in Asia and the Pacific. Up to 38% of banks in the region report progress in digitizing their operations in 2015, and more than a third of countries had partially or fully implemented electronic customs systems by the end of last year.

Information and Communications Technology

Going digital in the Pacific: lessons from Samoa’s online firms

Michael Laps / September 29, 2016

More than ever before, Pacific firms are moving online. Will this increase e-commerce? This online activity is particularly good news in 2016, as the Pacific has witnessed an 8.2% jump in tourism arrivals. According to Pacific niche exporters, tourists constitute the majority of their overseas customers, often by visiting the seller’s website after they return home to seek out more information or re-order souvenirs.

Finance sector development, Information and Communications Technology

Technology and innovation for SMEs: Policy lessons from East Asia

Patarapong Intarakumnerd / July 7, 2016

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies often have difficulties improving their technological capabilities in terms of product or process innovation. Therefore, some kind of government support is necessary.