Dynamics of SMEs, use of ICT and its impact on the generation of employment in the Department of Cordoba

Abstract

The general objective of this research is to determine the impact of the application of new and modern information and communication technologies (ICT) on the dynamics of the SME sector in the Department of Cordoba and its impact on employment generation , As well as the economic growth of the Department, in the search for employment generation, it is also proposed to generate and transmit new knowledge about the creation of new organizations that contribute to the small and medium enterprise sector in this geographic fringe of our Caribbean region, not only in employment but also to the contribution of regional and national gross domestic product, opening new possibilities of production and therefore diversified exports, such as those from agro-industry. With regard to the general objective, the following specific objectives are identified: 1. Classify small and medium-sized enterprises by economic activity within each sector of the regional and national economy. Determine the growth potential or backwardness of the business sector in the regional economy compared to the national level.