The position of a small town in the information age

Abstract

The author is aiming at presenting the position of a small town in the information society. Although the information and communication technologies help to overcome the spatial barriers, do not mean the decreasing role of space or the end of geography. The new technologies intensified the former existing spatial differences, and increased the competitive advantages of towns, primary large towns and cities.

The small size and stagnant economic position of the presented town do not make it possible to share the advantages of the information society. As a consequence of the small budget of the local government, the cultural and educational institutions there are not enough resources for technology development and for recruitment of experts. Failing an adequate action programme the town will lag behind.