Since the Seoul Declaration, access to broadband networks and the Internet have constantly increased. In terms of fixed … access to the Internet. Some countries have furthermore invested public funds in the deployment of fibre networks. …

The Internet began as a communication tool but has transformed into a universal technology supporting virtually all … sectors across the economy, much in the same way as electricity and water networks. Given the importance of the Internet …, there is a high level of interest in being able to measure the Internet economy as a way to understand the effects of …

their implementation at the national and international levels. It focuses on seven main themes: access to the Internet via a … sustainable growth; understanding the data-driven Internet economy and the development of smarter applications; cybersecurity and … privacy; empowering and protecting consumers; ensuring an open Internet economy; and ensuring global participation in the …

businesses in four areas of online advertising: (i) misleading marketing practices; (ii) ad identification; (iii) endorsements …

The Internet of Things represents the next step in convergence between ICTs and the economy on an unprecedented scale … devices in homes, work places and the natural world. This aggregated data can drive innovation, research and marketing … information on the opportunities and challenges around the Internet of Things and identifies areas for engagement and ease of …

implementation of the 2008 Seoul Declaration for the Future of the Internet Economy as part of its 2011-12 programme of work. The … work. This report addresses the theme “Ensuring the global participation in the Internet Economy for development”. It aims … at analysing key parts of the Internet economy and how these contribute to an inclusive development in emerging and …

Future of the Internet Economy. It shows that over the past five years, despite the financial crisis, business-to-consumer e …-commerce has grown steadily across the OECD and beyond, spurred by increased Internet and broadband penetration, competition and …

Viewers are watching a growing share of video via Internet-based distribution systems. New digital content distribution …