Methodology for Constructing Wireless Broadband Price Baskets (OECD Digital Economy Paper 205)

The OECD has adopted a new basket methodology for benchmarking wireless broadband prices. It adds to the existing baskets for voice, leased lines and fixed broadband services and reflects the increasing importance of wireless broadband for laptops, tablets and smartphones.

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• OECD Broadband Portal

Report on Consumer Protection in Online and Mobile Payments (OECD Digital Economy Paper 204)

An examination of payments issues is taking place in the context of the review of the OECD’s 1999 guidelines on e-commerce. This report looks at what might need to be amplified or revised to enhance consumer trust and adoption of new and emerging online and mobile payment mechanisms. It reflects contributions made by national delegations, business and civil society.

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• OECD Guidelines for Consumer Protection in the Context of Electronic Commerce (1999)

OECD Review of Telecommunication Policy and Regulation in Mexico

This publication reviews the telecommunication market in Mexico, examines the current policy and regulatory framework of the sector, and puts forward proposals for reform in order to develop competition in the market.

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m-Government

This report aims to foster a better understanding on how to leverage the economic and social impacts of the implementation of the Internet into mobile devices to enable ubiquitous governments, sustain public sector innovation and transform public service delivery.

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.

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

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2011: Innovation and Growth in Knowledge Economies

The STI Scoreboard analyses the major trends in knowledge and innovation in today’s global economy. With over 180 indicators it presents a policy-oriented review of science, technology, innovation and industrial performance in OECD and major non-OECD countries.

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OECD Guide to Measuring the Information Society 2011

This guide provides the statistical definitions, classifications and methods to measure and compare the information society across countries. It provides a standard reference for statisticians, analysts and policy-makers in the field.

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OECD Communications Outlook 2011

The Communications Outlook provides an extensive range of indicators and examines the issues surrounding broadcasting markets, Internet infrastructure, communications expenditure, use by households and business, and trends in telecommunications services.

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The economic impact of shutting down Internet and mobile phone services in Egypt

The Egyptian government has taken great steps in the past years to develop and promote the use and uptake of technologies. But the current shutdown of Internet and communications services for five days will have a pronounced economic impact.

Denmark: Efficient e-Government for Smarter Public Service Delivery

This review is the first to analyse e-government at the country level using a revised framework designed to capture the new challenges faced by countries today. It highlights the richness of initiatives and actions taken by Denmark in relation to a number of areas.