The Global Competition for Talent: Mobility of the Highly Skilled

23-sept.-2008

This new publication discusses the dimensions, significance and policy implications of international flows of human resources in science and technology (HRST). It aims to extend understanding of the dimensions of HRST mobility, particularly of scientists, engineers and researchers, and the range of policies available to manage and shape this mobility.

Just published: Broadband Growth and Policies in OECD Countries

03-juil.-2008

This volume examines broadband developments and policies, and highlights challenges such as connecting users to fibre-based networks or coverage of rural areas. It also outlines emerging issues that may need policy attention as we move to next-generation networks. The findings are also relevant to emerging and developing economies designing broadband strategies.

OECD Policy Guidance for Digital Content

25-juin-2008

Digital content is an important factor driving growth and employment, with widespread impacts on business, governments and society. These policy principles are designed to enhance the benefits of digital content-related innovations by promoting an enabling environment, enhancing the infrastructure, and fostering a business and regulatory climate conducive to the creation, access and use of digital content.

OECD Policy Guidance on Convergence and Next Generation Networks

19-juin-2008

This Policy Guidance on Convergence and Next Generation Networks presents a number of principles which could be used by policy makers to reassess regulations and policies and to ensure existing frameworks do not hamper convergence, investment and choice in the marketplace.

Development of Policies for the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructures

18-juin-2008

This report examines how risks to the critical information infrastructure are assessed and managed in general terms, the emerging and existing models for public-private information sharing, and the national responses to the growing need for cross-border collaboration. It includes a comparative analysis of the development of policies for the protection of Critical Information Infrastructures (CII) in Australia, Canada, Korea, Japan, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Opening remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General at the OECD Ministerial meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy

18-juin-2008

In his opening remarks at the Seoul Ministerial meeting, Angel Gurría reminded the audience that the Internet has already become a leading engine of economic growth, accounting for some 20% of OECD countries’ GDP. He added, however, that there are a number of “pressure points” and that policy-makers must act now, both to secure the Internet’s future and to help promote convergence, creativity and confidence.

Governments give consumers a boost at high-level OECD meeting on the future of the Internet

18-juin-2008

Stepped up actions to combat online identity theft, strengthen mobile commerce business practices, and promote more transparency and consumer flexibility in communication services were highlighted at a high-level OECD meeting on the future of the Internet Economy in Seoul, Korea on 17-18 June.

Joint conference on consumer education

le 24-oct.-2008

Jointly organised by the OECD Committee on Consumer Policy, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Marrakech Task Force on Education for Sustainable Consumption (UN MTF), this conference in Paris will examine major issues and seek to identify good practices in consumer education.

Workshop on ICTs and Environmental Challenges

du 22-mai-2008 au 23-mai-2008

The aims of this workshop include: taking stock of the impacts of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on the environment including in efficient buildings, transport and distribution and distance working; Identifing areas for further analysis of the application and use of ICTs to further environmental goals; Analysis of both positive effects and issues of ICT recycling; Considering policy implications and the development of goals and priorities.

OECD Workshop on Fibre Investment and Policy Challenges (Stavanger, Norway)

du 10-avr.-2008 au 11-avr.-2008

The aim of this workshop was to examine fibre investment across the OECD and look for best practices across a range of investment scenarios. Participants' presentations are now available.

Questionnez les économistes : Internet et développement - vers un réseau des réseaux vraiment mondial ?

Quels avantages retirerait d'Internet le monde en développement ? Cliquez ici  pour lire les questions et réponses de ce débat sur Internet avec Sam Paltridge, économiste à la Direction de la science, de la technologie et de l'industrie de l'OCDE.

Ask the economists: Grappling with the world's new IT giants

le 20-nov.-2006

Can China and India maintain their impressive IT growth rate? What can developed economies do to meet these challenges? Click to see the questions and answers from the online debate on this issue.