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Global Seminar on Information and
Communication Technology Statistics
19-21 July 2010
Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Information and communications
technologies evolve rapidly
Statistical standards, definitions and
methods need to be adapted
Country experiences help shape
international standards
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In 2015 the United Nations General Assembly
will review progress towards achieving the
WSIS targets
Statistics is a key element in this process
The seminar allows discussion of new
developments, trends and challenges
Will involve statistical agencies and other
stakeholders
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ICT statistics and policy making
Measuring information society and future
strategies: Korean case study
Measuring the Information Society
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New developments in mobile and broadband
communication technology
Measuring household ICT access and individual use
Measurement issues related to households ICT
surveys
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Measuring the Information Economy
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Measuring the evolving ICT sector
Measuring ICT use by businesses
Measurement issues related to information economy
indicators
The Future of ICT statistics
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Emerging areas of ICT statistics (e.g. education, egovernment, online security)
Regional approaches to enhancing ICT data
availability
Capacity building needs and tools
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Contributions are still possible
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Papers are expected by 14 May 2010