OECD Information Technology Outlook 2008
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This edition analyses the impact of high-speed broadband on the economy, and areas of future impacts. The dynamic growth of digital-content-based creative industries is outlined, covering user-created content; online computer and video games; film, video and music; and online advertising. Recent trends in OECD ICT policies are analysed to assess whether they are rising to these new challenges. Highly prioritised policy areas include investing in ICT R&D and innovation, improving government online activities, spreading broadband, increasing the use of ICTs, raising ICT skills and employment, and supporting digital content development.
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Broadband and ICT Access and Use by Households and Individuals
Use of the Internet and broadband is spreading rapidly, and 1.5 billion people now have Interent access. Their socio-economic characteristics influence how they use the Internet, and there is evidence that new kinds of “digital use divides” based on these socio-economic differences are appearing as the original digital access divides narrow. These new divides will need policy attention if they are to be overcome.
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