21/11/2008 01:11. Citizens and Business Alike See Government Helping Them Take Advantage of Internets Full Potential

* A new study, sponsored by Cisco and conducted by Illuminas Global, reveals that citizens in developing economies are well aware of the potential of the Internet and expect to use online services far more than they currently do.

* In urban centers within emerging markets, the lack of skills, paucity of services and reliance on shared-access PCs, typically in Internet cafes, constitute key barriers for Internet use and online services.

* The survey showed that citizens are calling on governments to play a leading role in offering valued online services and in facilitating the emergence of a high-quality Internet infrastructure.

* The study included citizens and businesses from... // WebWire