Abstract Communications and computing technology provides new channels to pursue economic development goals in rural communities by bringing new tools to community development and building human and social capital. Information technology will change forever past economic development paradigms. Emerging technologies have begun to transform the nature of personal and organisational relationships.
Electronic commerce present both opportunities and threats to regional development in rural areas.
Telecommunications offers a medium that can enhance economic development without changing the essential quality of life elements of rural society. However, change in the way people interact and conduct business will be inevitable. You can purchase the full text of this article online at Catchword. Gallen , Switzerland. All rights reserved.