Country Readiness Assessment Report – Kyrgyzstan Table 5 Stage ICT employment opportunities B2C electronic commerce B2B electronic commerce Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 E-Government A few governmental websites exist, providing basic information, often directed at parties outside of the community. This information is static and infrequently updated. Some limited interaction with the government is possible by phone or fax. The government distributes some information about services, procedures, rights and responsibilities in hard copy. Technical skills in the community are becoming a source of competitive advantage and are beginning to attract investment and employment opportunities by companies from outside the community. Many businesses post key information on websites. Information is often nor kept current and relevant. Websites provide information on goods and services for sale. Purchases take place primarily in person, or by fax or phone, though electronic mail may expedite the process. Some businesses may have introduced online ordering. 49 The deployment of electronic systems has increased efficiency and transparency and lowered transaction costs in B2B interactions. Some B2B transactions are supported by electronic systems (e.g. proprietary systems and databases), but some paper-based transactions (e.g. a signature) is usually required at some point. Electronic B2B transactions are a small percentage of overall B2B commerce.