Information Communication Technology E-Commerce in Iran

E-commerce is an outcome of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) revolution in economic fields or the most visible way of contribution of ICT to economic growth. ICT, as a tool of socio-economic development, is a significant issue for developing countries (Odedra, 1996). During the past decade, ICTs have become part of many developing countries' development plan and poverty reduction strategies. Governments have formulated ICT strategies or 'master plan' and set objectives to ensure the effective deployment and use of ICTs in their country, for the benefit of their citizens and enterprises. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Information Economy Report in 2006, as of June 2006 out of 181 countries and territories 44 percent had already adopted a national ICT plan and 20 percent were in the process of preparing one (UNCTAD, 2006). Recent changes in ICT have been followed by significant economic outcome. The development of the Internet and its commercialization has transformed traditional methods of commerce in recent decades. The rapid growth of Internet since last decade has basically changed the world economy. Business has invested heavily in ICT, Primarily to automated internal process such as payroll, accounting, finance, human resources and manufacturing. Also the 1990s witness the proliferation and hyper growth of Internet and Internet technologies, which together are creating a global and cost-effective platform for business to communicate and conduct commerce (Rao, Metts & Mong, 2003). E-commerce will leave a direct impact on generating new ideas as well as opening up new market opportunities round the globe.

کلیدواژه ها:

E-Commerce ، Iran ، E-Government ، Information Communication Technology ، Developing Countries