11-November-2003
English, , 304kb
Broadband Internet access is one of the first services where there has been a convergence between communications platforms built for different purposes.
3-November-2003
English
This paper explores trade in goods by creating an indicator that estimates CO2 emissions related to domestic demand for 24 countries (responsible for 80% of global CO2 emissions) as a complement to the more common emission indicator used in the Kyoto Protocol
3-November-2003
English, , 216kb
This paper is aimed at responding to arguments that have been made about the necessity and benefits of structural separation of the telecommunications local loop.
1-November-2003
English
This paper examines how measurement problems affect international comparisons of labour productivity.
31-October-2003
English
As biotechnology becomes increasingly viewed as a strategic sector, the need for reliable statistics from which informed policy decisions can be made grows. This report provides an update on the biotechnology industry, based on primarily official statistical sources.
22-October-2003
Spanish
Spanish translation of news release on "Maximising Broadband to Boost Economic and Social Development"
17-October-2003
English, , 172kb
Selected graphs on broadband take-up and penetration, diffusion of consumer goods and communications services, and availability of DSL.
9-October-2003
English, , 22kb
The OECD's policy response to the challenge of maximising the benefits of broadband Internet services for economic and social development.
29-September-2003
English
This report addresses issues related to governance of public research, describes the challenges and provides evidence of the reforms that have been developed. Good practices are highlighted and policy lessons are drawn.
15-September-2003
English, Excel, 231kb
The events reviewed have affected large concentrations of people and disrupted vital systems such as energy supplies, transport and communications. They spread beyond the region originally affected and in some cases generated distrust of the ability of governments to protect people. The focus of this report is primarily on restoring trust and securing recovery after a major harmful event has occurred.