Catalyzing Economic Development through Public-Private Partnerships
Improving national economic development is a goal of governments everywhere. Increasingly, governments are looking to information technology (IT) to stimulate economic growth, a trend that has accelerated as more and more countries strive to transition to a knowledge-based economy to strengthen their competitiveness in the global marketplace. Yet, technology is only one of the means to advance development and other public policy goals and its adoption does not guarantee success. However, when technology is embedded in the right reform package, with complementary efforts by all stakeholders, its transformative potential is unlimited.
Microsoft® Partnerships for Technology Access (PTA) is an innovative global initiative to help governments achieve policy objectives through public-private partnerships that deliver technology solutions to underserved communities. The guiding principle is that technology can be a powerful enabler of development goals when designed with a well-thought-out set of high-quality services and delivered through a partnership that leverages the strengths of the public and private sectors.
Through PTA solutions, governments around the world are optimizing their IT investments, transforming the lives of citizens and laying a foundation for long-term economic growth.
If you would like to speak with a PTA team member about an opportunity in your region, please feel free to contact us by e-mail: ptainfo@microsoft.com.
