This is a summary of research that examines the role of information and
communication technologies (ICTs) in the development of small, medium and micro
enterprises (SMMEs) in Botswana. The preliminary results are based on the initial
phase of fieldwork conducted in Botswana from January to March 1999. The enclosed
report presents the principal findings produced from the analysis of data at the interim
stage of the project. The conclusions reached, therefore, are both tentative and partial.
Whilst it is hoped that the report will be useful to its recipients, it should also be
emphasised that the final results and recommendations will only be made available
upon completion of the fieldwork and publication of the final report.