The Internet and the growth of business in Guyana Part One

Haopei Yang

By Haopei Yang

 

Introduction

From its inception in the 1960s as a small number of connected computer systems, to the introduction of the World Wide Web (WWW) by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the internet has grown and evolved into one of the most depended-upon facilities in mankind’s history. Just as the wheel had allowed us to travel far distances, the internet allows our thoughts to travel and, by extension to influence global society.

In this article, we will look at the internet’s impact on Guyana’s business development and growth. We will also discuss the internet as a ‘leveller’