Revision of the High-technology Sector and Product Classification (STI Working Paper 1997/2)

This paper describes the methods used to classify the OECD countries' industrial sectors and manufactures by level of technology, and presents the resulting classifications.

Webcasting and Convergence: Policy Implications (STI Digital Economy Paper 31)

Convergence between different telecommunication and broadcasting infrastructures and services is increasingly raising challenges for regulatory frameworks and may require adjustment in view of emerging services.

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