Switzerland tops fixed broadband ranking, while Korea leads in wireless broadband

Switzerland tops for the first time the OECD fixed broadband ranking, with 39.9 subscribers per 100 inhabitants, followed closely by the Netherlands (39.1) and Denmark (37.9). The OECD average is 25.6, according to new OECD statistics.

Internet economy: wireless subscribers drive broadband growth, says OECD

Demand from new wireless subscribers is driving growth in high-speed Internet in OECD countries but the latest data show a slowdown in fixed broadband subscriptions in the first half of 2011.

Summary - IGF Open Forum on “principles for an open Internet"

On 30 September 2011, 9:00-10:30, the OECD organised a very successful Open Forum at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) on basic principles for Internet policy making to help ensure the Internet remains open and dynamic

The Role of Internet Intermediaries in Advancing Public Policy Objectives

This book presents a comprehensive view of Internet intermediaries, their economic and social function, development and prospects, benefits and costs, and roles and responsibilities.

Related Documents

• Expert Workshop on The Role of Internet Intermediaries in Advancing Public Policy Objectives (Paris, 16 June 2010)

OECD proposes roadmap for the future of the Internet economy

The OECD is to work with developed and developing countries and international organisations to improve policies for the Internet economy and increase international co-operation on issues such as cybercrime and security.

Related Documents

• Summary of the Chair of the OECD Ministerial meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy
• Shaping Policies for the Future of the Internet Economy
• Shaping Policies for the Future of the Internet Economy; Annexes to main report
• Governments give consumers a boost at high-level OECD meeting on the future of the Internet
• Business applauds OECD Seoul Ministerial Meeting Declaration on the Future of the Internet Economy

Closing remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD Ministerial Meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy

In his speech, Mr. Gurría stated that the OECD has to work with developed and developing countries and international organizations, both to improve policies for the Internet economy and to increase international co-operation on issues such as cybercrime and security. He also stressed the need to better understand the role and contribution of the Internet and related ICTs as drivers of productivity and economic growth.

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• OECD proposes roadmap for the future of the Internet economy

The Development of Policies for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructures (CII) (STI Digital Economy Paper 130)

The 2006 OECD study offers an analysis of the CII security policies in four countries: Canada, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States - with a focus on the drivers for and challenges to their development.

OECD Task Force zur Koordinierung der Bekämpfung von Spam

Die OECD-Länder haben eine Arbeitsgruppe eingesetzt, um die Anstrengungen der Regierungen, der Wirtschaft und Zivilgesellschaft im Kampf gegen unerwünschte E-mail-Zusendungen (Spam) zu ordnen und eine umfassende und strategische Antwort auf die durch Spam hervorgerufenen Probleme zu finden.

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• Un Groupe de réflexion de l'OCDE pour coordonner la lutte contre le spam
• OECD Task Force to Coordinate Fight against Spam

OECD Task Force to Coordinate Fight against Spam

OECD countries have set up a task force to marshal the efforts of government, business and civil society in the most comprehensive, strategic and inclusive response to date to the problems posed by unsolicited e-mail messages, or spam.

Also Available

• OECD Task Force zur Koordinierung der Bekämpfung von Spam
• OECD Task Force zur Koordinierung der Bekämpfung von Spam

ICT diffusion to business: Peer review - Country Report: Korea

Korea is facing the challenges of moving from high levels of new ICT infrastructure availability to ensuring effective use and reaping the economic benefits from ICT diffusion to business.