Small- and medium-sized industries in the Asian-Pacific region: Their information needs and technonet Asia;s response


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Chico L. V., . (1985) Small- and medium-sized industries in the Asian-Pacific region: Their information needs and technonet Asia;s response. [Proceedings Paper]

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Small- and medium-sized industries SMSIs played a major role in the socio-economic development of countries in the Asia-Pacific region. However SMSIs needed to be modernized to be able to compete effectively in international markets. They needed technological information but generally SMSIs suffered from serious information handicaps. These were manifested in their inability to recognize and define their information needs identify sources of information and decide on issues of technological choices and adaptation. The Technonet experience was cited as an example of a delivery mechanism that addresses itself to SMSI needs.


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Abstract

Small- and medium-sized industries SMSIs played a major role in the socio-economic development of countries in the Asia-Pacific region. However SMSIs needed to be modernized to be able to compete effectively in international markets. They needed technological information but generally SMSIs suffered from serious information handicaps. These were manifested in their inability to recognize and define their information needs identify sources of information and decide on issues of technological choices and adaptation. The Technonet experience was cited as an example of a delivery mechanism that addresses itself to SMSI needs.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SB261 R3R237 1984 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term: Industry
AGROVOC Term: Information needs
AGROVOC Term: Information services
AGROVOC Term: Documentation
AGROVOC Term: Asia
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12286

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