Measuring progress: review of the targets and information and communications technology indicators of the World Summit on the Information Society. Bonapace, T 2012. Pages: 1–6 Publication Title: Connecting Economies and Empowering People
Measuring progress: review of the targets and information and communications technology indicators of the World Summit on the Information Society [pdf]Paper  abstract   bibtex   
Timely, relevant and accurate data essential for policy making • WSIS called for harmonised data on ICT and creation of Partnership on ICT for Development, endorsed by UN Statistical Commission and ECOSOC • Partnership developed a core list of ICT indicators on wide array of ICT issues (access and infrastructure, use by individuals and enterprises, education, egovernment) • Growing data availability thanks to Partnership efforts, however significant data gaps remain, especially in Asia Pacific • Upcoming areas for measurement due to evolving nature of ICT and increased data needs of policy-makers include: • E-waste • Gender disaggregated data on ICT access and use • Trade in IT and ICT-enabled services • Economic impact of ICT use • Infrastructure networks (e.g. mapping of broadband networks)

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