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Assessment of ICT Adoption and Use in Tanzania SMES

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dc.creator Msuya, Cuthbert Amos
dc.creator Mjema, Emanuel A. M
dc.creator Kundi, Beatus A. T.
dc.date 2019-05-30T08:56:32Z
dc.date 2019-05-30T08:56:32Z
dc.date 2014
dc.date.accessioned 2021-05-05T13:34:58Z
dc.date.available 2021-05-05T13:34:58Z
dc.identifier http://dspace.cbe.ac.tz:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/199
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/74382
dc.description The purpose of this paper was to establish the status of ICTs adoption and use in Tanzania SMEs. Previously it was shown that there is a shortage of comprehensive, accurate and up to date data on many aspects of the SMEs sector including the level of ICT adoption and use. This has affected government efforts aimed at development of this important sector in economic development of the country. Results show that: (i) By year 2014, adoption of ICTs in SMEs had grown from almost nonexistence in year 2004 to 80.1% computer, and over 56.6% for Internet technologies; (ii) More than 53% of the SMEs were using ICTs as a strategic communication and marketing tool; (iii) 47% of the SMEs were competitive due to use of ICTs. Given these results, the government and key stakeholders can formulate more effective policies and incentives aimed at developing the SME sector. Further research is recommended to address post adoption competitiveness issues
dc.format application/pdf
dc.language en
dc.publisher Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology, (TJET)
dc.subject ICT Adoption, SMEs, Competitiveness, Tanzania
dc.title Assessment of ICT Adoption and Use in Tanzania SMES
dc.type Article


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