The Internet began as a communication tool but has transformed into a universal technology supporting virtually all … sectors across the economy, much in the same way as electricity and water networks. Given the importance of the Internet …, there is a high level of interest in being able to measure the Internet economy as a way to understand the effects of …

their implementation at the national and international levels. It focuses on seven main themes: access to the Internet via a … sustainable growth; understanding the data-driven Internet economy and the development of smarter applications; cybersecurity and … privacy; empowering and protecting consumers; ensuring an open Internet economy; and ensuring global participation in the …