<![CDATA[ITU Publications : Policy and Market Analysis]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL ITU Internet Reports Series
Publications related to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Publications under the ITU New Initiatives Programme
Publications under Shaping Tomorrow's Networks
Publications related to Broadband
Other Publications

The ITU's Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU) publishes a number of publications on ICT market trends, emerging technologies, policy and regulation. The Unit focuses on "hot topics" of high current policy interest to Member States and Sector Members, and of general interest to students, academics, consultants and industry players worldwide. The ITU Internet Reports series (published in line with PP Resolution 101), were launched in 1997, and span a decade of evolution of the Internet together with fixed and mobile telephone networks. The World Information Society Report, first published in 2006, tracks the implementation of the WSIS outcomes and progress in narrowing the digital divide. Other Publications, under the ITU New Initiatives and Shaping Tomorrow's Networks Programmes cover a wide variety of subjects that have been discussed at meetings of high-level experts since 1999, raning from from Next Generation Networks to spectrum management, and from 3G to RFID. These are published in line with Council Decision 496.

]]> en Tue, 21 May 2013 16:38:36 GMT sgo@itu.int webmaster@itu.int Publications <![CDATA[ITU Publications : Policy and Market Analysis]]> http://www.itu.int/res/templates/v1.0/images/logo_ituw.gif http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL <![CDATA[Report on the WSIS Stocktaking 2013]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.REP-2013 ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 08:11:03 GMT S-POL-WSIS.REP-2013 <![CDATA[WSIS Stocktaking: Success Stories 2013]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.SUCC_STORIES-2013 ]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 08:21:49 GMT S-POL-WSIS.SUCC_STORIES-2013 <![CDATA[ITU Contribution to the Implementation of the WSIS Outcomes]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.OD_IMPL-2012 ]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:57:37 GMT S-POL-WSIS.OD_IMPL-2012 <![CDATA[Technology, Broadband and Education Advancing the Eduction for all Agenda]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-BROADBAND.02-2013 ]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:56:35 GMT S-POL-BROADBAND.02-2013 <![CDATA[WSIS Forum 2012: Outcome Document]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.OD_FORUM-2012 ]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:45:19 GMT S-POL-WSIS.OD_FORUM-2012 <![CDATA[WSIS FORUM 2012 - Agenda and Programme Brochure]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.FORUM_PROG-2012 ]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 15:24:11 GMT S-POL-WSIS.FORUM_PROG-2012 <![CDATA[WSIS Stocktaking: Success Stories 2012]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.SUCC_STORIES-2012 ]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 09:29:33 GMT S-POL-WSIS.SUCC_STORIES-2012 <![CDATA[WSIS Outcome Documents]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.OD-5-2012 This document contains the outcomes from the two phases of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The First Phase, held in Geneva 10-12 December 2003, resulted in the Geneva Declaration of Principles and the Geneva Plan of Action. The Tunis Phase, held 16-18 November 2005, produced the Tunis Commitment and the Tunis Agenda for the Information Society.]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:17:48 GMT S-POL-WSIS.OD-5-2012 <![CDATA[Report on the WSIS Stocktaking 2012]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.REP-2012 ]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 09:42:51 GMT S-POL-WSIS.REP-2012 <![CDATA[ITU Contribution to the Implementation of the WSIS Outcomes]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.OD_IMPL-2011 ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:44:59 GMT S-POL-WSIS.OD_IMPL-2011 <![CDATA[WSIS Forum 2011: Outcome Document]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.OD-2011 ]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:06:58 GMT S-POL-WSIS.OD-2011 <![CDATA[WSIS Stocktaking: Success Stories 2011]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.SUCC_STORIES-2011 ]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 14:57:50 GMT S-POL-WSIS.SUCC_STORIES-2011 <![CDATA[Broadband: A Platform for Progress]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-BROADBAND.01-2011 ]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 14:27:12 GMT S-POL-BROADBAND.01-2011 <![CDATA[A 2010 Leadership imperative: the future built on broadband]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-BROADBAND.01-2010 ]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:37:35 GMT S-POL-BROADBAND.01-2010 <![CDATA[WSIS Action Line Roadmaps]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.ALR-2010 ]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:46:23 GMT S-POL-WSIS.ALR-2010 <![CDATA[WSIS+5: Report on the World Summit on the Information Society Plus Five]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.PLUS_5-2010 ITU's five-year contribution to the WSIS Implementation and Follow-up (2005-2010).]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:55:54 GMT S-POL-WSIS.PLUS_5-2010 <![CDATA[Report on the WSIS Stocktaking 2010: Tracking progress]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.REP-2010 ]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:57:47 GMT S-POL-WSIS.REP-2010 <![CDATA[A commitment to future generations]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.VIS_COMFG-2009 A compendium of extracts from statements of Heads of State and Government at the World Summit on the Information Society, Tunis, November 2005]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:06:02 GMT S-POL-WSIS.VIS_COMFG-2009 <![CDATA[Visions for a better world]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.VIS_BW-2008 A compendium of extracts from statements of Heads of State and Government at the World Summit on the Information Society, Geneva, 10-12 December 2003]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:04:38 GMT S-POL-WSIS.VIS_BW-2008 <![CDATA[Report on the World Summit on the Information Society Stocktaking]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.REP-2008 ]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 13:06:32 GMT S-POL-WSIS.REP-2008 <![CDATA[World Information Society Report 2007: Beyond WSIS]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.RPT-2007 The second edition of the World Information Society Report, published by ITU and UNCTAD, looks beyond WSIS to the creation of an inclusive, people-centred and development-oriented Information Society, open to all. The opening chapter looks at the challenges of measuring the ICT sector while chapter two examines progress in bridging the digital divide. Chapter three focuses on emerging trends in the information society worldwide and chapter four looks at national ICT strategies. Chapter five considers the threats to cybersecurity, while chapter six provides an update on WSIS implementation and presents a number of ICT success stories across the world . When purchased, the report is accompanied by a series of tables providing the latest statistics on the development of ICTs worldwide.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:54:35 GMT S-POL-WSIS.RPT-2007 <![CDATA[Market Mechanisms for Spectrum Management]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-STN.MMSM-2007 This brochure summarizes the results of a workshop on Market Mechanisms for Spectrum Management held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 22 to 23 January 2007. It was prepared by the Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU) on the basis of specially prepared background papers, case studies, input documents and contributions to the workshop. The enclosed CD-ROM contains the background materials and documents of the workshop, as well as a wide range of background resources related to spectrum management.]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:39:34 GMT S-POL-STN.MMSM-2007 <![CDATA[ITU Internet Reports 2006: digital.life]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.DL-2-2006 This eight edition of the ITU Internet Reports, entitled "digital.life", delves into how individual lives are changing in the digital age. Prepared especially for ITU TELECOM WORLD (4-8 December 2006 in Hong Kong), the report begins by examining the underlying technological enablers of new digital lifestyles, from upgrading network infrastructure to value creation at its edges. In studying how businesses are adapting to fast-paced digital innovation, the report looks at how they can derive value in an environment driven by convergence at multiple levels. The question of extending access to underserved areas of the world is considered as an important priority. In light of media convergence, a fresh approach to policy-making may be required, notably in areas such as content, competition policy, and spectrum management. Moreover, as our lives become increasingly mediated by digital technologies, the role of digital identities (both abstract and practical) presents a new challenge. Concerns over privacy and data protection are not being sufficiently addressed by current methods for managing identities online. As such, the report examines the changing digital individual, and outlines the need for improving the design of identity management systems for a healthy and secure digital world.]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:59:08 GMT S-POL-IR.DL-2-2006 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Regulatory Environment for Future Mobile Multimedia Services]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.MULTIMOB-2006 The mobile communications field continues to grow rapidly, as more and more 3G/IMT-2000 networks are deployed. The increasingly intimate nature of the mobile phone and its use as a key platform for content delivery raises important regulatory concerns. Convergence between the broadcasting and telecommunication industries is cited as one of the key challenges that both regulators and industry will have to face in the coming years.
The research presented in this publication made up the background materials for discussion at the ITU New Initiatives Programme Workshop on "The Regulatory Environment for Future Mobile Multimedia Services" held in Mainz, Germany, from 21 to 23 June 2006, jointly hosted by ITU and the Federal Network Agency of Germany.
]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:06:07 GMT S-POL-NIP.MULTIMOB-2006 <![CDATA[ITU Internet Reports 2006: digital.life]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.DL-2006 This eight edition of the ITU Internet Reports, entitled "digital.life", delves into how individual lives are changing in the digital age. Prepared especially for ITU TELECOM WORLD (4-8 December 2006 in Hong Kong), the report begins by examining the underlying technological enablers of new digital lifestyles, from upgrading network infrastructure to value creation at its edges. In studying how businesses are adapting to fast-paced digital innovation, the report looks at how they can derive value in an environment driven by convergence at multiple levels. The question of extending access to underserved areas of the world is considered as an important priority. In light of media convergence, a fresh approach to policy-making may be required, notably in areas such as content, competition policy, and spectrum management. Moreover, as our lives become increasingly mediated by digital technologies, the role of digital identities (both abstract and practical) presents a new challenge. Concerns over privacy and data protection are not being sufficiently addressed by current methods for managing identities online. As such, the report examines the changing digital individual, and outlines the need for improving the design of identity management systems for a healthy and secure digital world.]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:48:33 GMT S-POL-IR.DL-2006 <![CDATA[WSIS Outcome Documents]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.OD-4-2006 This document contains the outcomes from the two phases of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The First Phase, held in Geneva 10-12 December 2003, resulted in the Geneva Declaration of Principles and the Geneva Plan of Action. The Tunis Phase, held 16-18 November 2005, produced the Tunis Commitment and the Tunis Agenda for the Information Society.]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:15:46 GMT S-POL-WSIS.OD-4-2006 <![CDATA[World Summit on the Information Society - Golden Book for the Tunis Phase]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.GB-2005 The Golden Book is intended to promote new commitments in the field of ICTs that stakeholders have announced during the Tunis Phase of the WSIS. Launched in October 2005, the Golden Book brings together new initiatives, which complement those already underway and recorded in the WSIS stocktaking database.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:17:02 GMT S-POL-WSIS.GB-2005 <![CDATA[World Information Society Report 2006]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.RPT-2006 The second edition of the World Information Society Report: Beyond WSIS, published by ITU and UNCTAD, looks beyond the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS, Geneva 2003 - Tunis 2005) to the creation of an inclusive, people-centred and development-oriented Information Society, open to all. The report tracks progress in digital opportunity for 181 economies over the past few years since the start of the WSIS process and is accompanied by a series of tables providing the latest statistics on the development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) worldwide.
The report has been created by the "Digital Opportunity Platform", an open multi-stakeholder platform with contributions from governments, private sector, academics and civil society, as well as inter-governmental organisations.]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:00:01 GMT S-POL-WSIS.RPT-2006 <![CDATA[Tomorrow's Networks Today]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-STN.TNT-2005 This brochure summarizes the results of a workshop on Tomorrow's Networks Today, held in Saint Vincent (Aosta), Italy from 7 to 8 October 2005. It was prepared by the Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU) on the basis of specially prepared case studies, input documents and contributions to the workshop. The CD-Rom contains the background materials and documents of the workshop as well as a wide range of background resources related to tomorrow's networks.]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:35:13 GMT S-POL-STN.TNT-2005 <![CDATA[Report on the World Summit on the Information Society Stocktaking]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.REP-2005 The WSIS Stocktaking is intended to fulfil the dual purpose of providing an inventory of activities undertaken by governments and all stakeholders in implementing the Geneva decisions (WSIS Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action) and of taking stock of the progress made in building the Information Society. The report has been specially prepared for the Tunis phase of the Summit, 16-18 November 2005.]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2005 14:46:24 GMT S-POL-WSIS.REP-2005 <![CDATA[ITU WSIS Thematic Meeting: Building Digital Bridges]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.BDB-2005 This report looks at efforts by stakeholders at the local, national and international level to bridge the digital divide. It reviews the role of new technologies, multi-stakeholder partnerships and ICT indices in reducing the gap, taking an in-depth look at the cases of Australia, Hong Kong, India, Korea (Rep. of) and Malaysia. The report also proposes a methodology for the development of a composite Digital Opportunity Index (DOI).]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:44:56 GMT S-POL-WSIS.BDB-2005 <![CDATA[ITU Internet Reports 2005: The Internet of Things]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.IT-2005 This publication is the seventh in the series of "ITU Internet Reports", originally launched in 1997. It looks at the next step in "always on" communications, in which new ubiquitous technologies (such as radio-frequency identification and sensors) promise a world of networked and interconnected devices (e.g. fridge, television, vehicle, garage door, etc.) that provide relevant content and information whatever the location of the user - heralding the dawn of a new era, one in which the internet (of data and people) acquires a new dimension to become an Internet of Things. Topics covered include new enabling technologies, business opportunites, public policy challenges, and implications for the developing world. A statistical annex covering over 200 economies is also included.]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:51:01 GMT S-POL-IR.IT-2005 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Ubiquitous Network Societies]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.UBI-2005 This publication summarizes the materials and conclusion of a workshop held by ITU from 6 to 8 April 2005, organized by the Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU). This workshop served as a forum for policy-makers, regulators, mobile operators, content providers, industry players, consultants, academics and sociologists to exchange information, experiences and visions relating to future ubiquitous network societies. Topics covered include the impact of ubiquitous technologies on the traditional telecommunication industry, the role and application of RFID, privacy and public policy issues. Country case studies on Italy, Japan, Korea and Singapore are also featured.]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:00:55 GMT S-POL-NIP.UBI-2005 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Internet Diffusion in South East Asia]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.INDSEA-2002 The CD-ROM contains a series of ITU Internet case studies carried out in South East Asia in 2001, as well as presentations and documents from the workshop 'The Internet in South East Asia', which was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2001. The CD-ROM comes with a colour brochure that includes a summary of the workshop and a brief overview of the case studies.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.INDSEA-2002 <![CDATA[Visions of the Information Society]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.VIS-2003 The spectacular development of information and communication technologies (ICT) has radically affected the way in which humans work, dialogue with each other, and go about their daily lives. It has transformed the global economy, heralding a new and dynamic "information society". But what are the real implications of the transformation? Greater security risks? Access to information for everyone, everywhere? This publication, consisting of a book containing expert analyses of different areas and a CD-ROM containing extensive background resources, electronic versions of studies and web references, provides a global reflection on the information society. The authors are renowned experts in their respective fields, and include leading academics and consultants of international repute. The major themes covered are: the perspectives of industrialized and developing countries; network security; ICTs for education; and rights management.]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-WSIS.VIS-2003 <![CDATA[World Telecommunication Policy Forum IP Telephony]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WTP-2001 This CD-ROM, prepared for the World Telecommunication Policy Forum (WTPF-2001) on IP Telephony, held from 7 to 9 March 2001, contains all the background documents relevant to that meeting, including the Secretary-General's report, comments and contributions from the membership, as well as a series of country case studies, each of about 40-50 pages, covering either IP Telephony (Canada, China, Colombia, Korea (Rep.), Peru and Thailand) or Internet diffusion (Bolivia, Egypt, Hungary, Nepal, Singapore and Uganda).]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-WTP-2001 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Licensing of Third Generation (3G) Mobile]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.L3G-2001 This report and CD-ROM package are based on the research conducted for the Workshop on the Licensing of 3G Mobile held at ITU in Geneva from 19 to 21 September 2001 as part of the ITU New Initiatives Programme. The report summarizes the issues discussed at the workshop. The CD-ROM contains in-depth background resources and input materials, including the comprehensive background paper; specially commissioned country case studies on China and Hongkong SAR, Chile and Venezuela, Ghana, Japan and Sweden; background resource material and full versions of presentations made by participants. This publication offers a unique in-depth global analysis of the major issues at play in 3G licensing developments and practices and is of considerable interest to regulators, policy-makers and market players alike.]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.L3G-2001 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Multilingual Domain Names]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.MDN-2001 This report and CD-ROM package summarizes the major issues concerning Multilingual Domain Names from a global perspective and includes documentation and presentations gathered for the Joint ITU/WIPO Symposium on Multilingual Domain Names held in Geneva on 6 and 7 December 2001. The event, which was organized as part of the ITU New Initiatives Programme, covered issues relating to technology and policy, as well as intellectual property and dispute resolution. This publication provides a unique overview of multilingual domain name history and current developments, enabling the reader to understand the key concepts and implications of this crucial issue in Internet development.]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.MDN-2001 <![CDATA[The Internet Story: ITU Internet Reports 1997-2003]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.ISTORY-2005 This series of reports began in 1997 under the title "Challenges to the Network". Following the publication of the fifth in what is now known as the "ITU Internet Reports" series, on "Birth of Broadband" (released in September 2003), this CD-ROM, with a booklet summarizing the main issues, now presents the entire series, from 1997 to 2003. Initially presenting the series only up to 2002, this publication now includes the very latest release on Broadband in 2003, with a view to providing our readership with an even more complete series.]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-IR.ISTORY-2005 <![CDATA[ITU Internet Reports 2004: The Portable Internet]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.PI-2004 This report, the sixth in the ITU Internet Report series, analyses the impact and potential of the portable Internet on the changing wireless landscape. In its analysis, the report aims to cover a complete range of aspects, including technologies (e.g. Wi-Fi, WiMAX, UWB and IMT-2000), market trends (e.g. convergence, pricing strategies), policy and regulatory issues (e.g. spectrum policy, competition policy), tools for bridging the digital divide (e.g. success stories and country case studies) and choices for society, including future scenarios and societal implications of technologies.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-IR.PI-2004 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Promoting Broadband]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.PB-2003 As local and national governments prepare for the challenges of the information society, there is increasing interest in broadband deployment statistics showing which countries are leading, and which are falling behind. Although most existing users are residential consumers, broadband access is being touted as a way for governments to attract investment, ensure future economic prosperity and provide enhanced social welfare. But among developing countries, there is a fear that the huge investments necessary to establish widescale broadband access will open up a new digital divide. This publication - the eleventh in the New Initiatives series - summarizes the main discussion points and conclusions of a workshop on promoting broadband, held in April 2003, while the accompanying CD-ROM contains case studies, background materials, useful broadband links, and extensive analyses of different aspects of the topic. The workshop was organized by the ITU Strategy and Policy Unit, and examined the different strategies that have been followed by different world economies, at local and national levels, for promoting the deployment and use of broadband networks. The key research question was why some economies have been more successful than others and whether this success can be replicated.]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.PB-2003 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Radio Spectrum Management for a Converging World]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.RSM-2004 This publication contains the materials and conclusions of a recent ITU workshop organized jointly between the Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU) and the Radiocommunication Bureau (BR). This workshop served as a forum for policy-makers and regulators, wireless user groups, experts and industry players involved in spectrum management. Issues related to the unlicensed portions of the radio spectrum and experiences of individual countries are also included in the publication.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.RSM-2004 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Shaping the Future Mobile Information Society]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.SFM-2004 This publication contains the materials and conclusions of a recent ITU workshop on Shaping the Future Mobile Information Society held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, with the generous support and collaboration of the Korean Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), and the International Cooperation Agency for Korea IT. Topics covered included social and human considerations for a more mobile world, broadband mobile communications towards a converged world, and mobile phones and youth.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.SFM-2004 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Internet Governance]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.IG-2004 This publication contains the materials and conclusions of a recent ITU workshop on the topic of Internet Governance, including background papers, workshop presentations and outputs. The workshop's objective was to contribute to the ITU process that will prepare its inputs and position vis-à-vis the United Nations working group to be established on Internet governance, resulting from the Declaration of Principles and Plan of Action adopted on 12 December 2003 at the first phase of the World Summit on the Information Society.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.IG-2004 <![CDATA[Challenges to the network 1997: Telecoms and the Internet]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.CNTI-1997 This report, prepared by ITU, was released to coincide with the TELECOM Interactive 97 Exhibition and Forum, held in Geneva, 8-14 September 1997. The report looks at the relationship between the Internet and the public telecommunication sector.]]> Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-IR.CNTI-1997 <![CDATA[ITU Internet Reports 2002: Internet for a Mobile Generation]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.IMG-2002 This report on Internet for a Mobile Generation is the fourth in the "ITU Internet Reports" series (previously known as "Challenges to the Network"). The key issues addressed in this 2002 edition are: technologies and applications; demand, market structure and economic implications; regulatory and policy aspects. Material from individual country case studies provides valuable and informative insights and a Statistical Annex presents the latest information on the status of Internet developments worldwide.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-IR.IMG-2002 <![CDATA[Challenges to the network 1999: Internet for development]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.INET-1999 This report, prepared by ITU, is the second in the Challenges to the Network series. The report looks at the role of the Internet in economic development. The study pays special attention to the impact that the Internet is having and will have in the economies of developing nations and the role of the Internet in promoting economic and social development. This version was prepared and updated specially for the TELECOM Interactive 99 event, held in Geneva during October 1999.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-IR.INET-1999 <![CDATA[ITU Internet Reports 2001: IP Telephony]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.IPT-2001 This report reviews the economic, technical and regulatory factors which are affecting the spread of IP Telephony. It presents original research on case studies on the adaptation of IP Telephony in a number of countries including China, Columbia, Peru and Thailand.]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-IR.IPT-2001 <![CDATA[Direction of Traffic: Trading Telecom Minutes]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-DOT-1999 The third edition of the authoritative ITU/TeleGeography Inc. "Direction of Traffic" publication focuses on the transition in international telecommunication traffic away from the bilateral regime, based on accounting rates, to a new, multilateral, trade-based regime. Specifically, the report looks at the impact that the changing telecommunication environment will have on developing countries.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-DOT-1999 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Creating Trust in Critical Network Infrastructures]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.CNI-2002 This report and CD-ROM package is based on the research conducted for the workshop on Creating trust in critical network infrastructures held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 20 to 22 May 2002, as part of the ITU New Initiatives Programme. The workshop examined the need and possible approaches for international cooperation to protect global critical network infrastructures. Issues were discussed both at national and international level from a private and public sector perspective.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.CNI-2002 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Competition Policy in Telecommunications]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.CPT-2002 This report and CD-ROM package, the sixth in the New Initiatives Programme series, contains a summary of the input and conclusions, as well as the full body of presentations, background resources, case studies and related materials that were produced, of the workshop held by ITU in November 2002 on the subject of competition policy in telecommunications, bringing together different interested players and experts in the field. On the basis of country case studies, an ITU background paper, presentations and debate, the workshop looked at the relationship between competition law and telecommunication regulation, and identified a number of key issues.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.CPT-2002 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Economic and Regulatory Implications of Broadband]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.ERIB-2002 This report and CD-ROM package contains the research carried out for a workshop on the Economic and Regulatory Implications of Broadband, held at ITU, in Geneva, from 2 to 4 May 2001, as part of ITU's New Initiatives Programme. The report summarizes the issues discussed at the Workshop. The CD-ROM contains the 40-page background paper, specially commissioned country case studies on Australia, Italy, Malaysia and South Africa, the background resources gathered during research and the presentations made at the Workshop. The accompanying brochure contains a report of the Workshop.
The full package provides perhaps the most in-depth study yet carried out into the current state of broadband deployment worldwide, covering both DSL (digital subscriber line) and cable modem technologies, as well as the likely barriers to further growth.]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.ERIB-2002 <![CDATA[The ITU New Initiatives Programme: Fixed-to-Mobile Interconnection]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-NIP.FMI-2001 This CD-ROM contains background resources on the regulatory, economic and policy aspects of interconnection between fixed and mobile networks, including a comprehensive issues paper. The CD-ROM also contains a number of country reports (India, Mexico, China and Hong Kong SAR, Finland) on mobile interconnection, as well as materials from the New Initiatives Workshop held on the subject in September 2000. The accompanying brochure contains a report of the Workshop.
This CD-ROM is of particular interest to regulatory experts in the field of interconnection as well as those interested in a deeper understanding of the forces at play in our transition to a mobile information society.]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-NIP.FMI-2001 <![CDATA[ITU WSIS Thematic Meeting: Countering Spam]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-WSIS.CS-2004 This publication presents the materials and conclusions of a thematic meeting on "Countering Spam" held by ITU from 7 to 9 July 2004, and forms part of the ITU New Initiatives Programme series. Among other things, the contributions delivered by the participants looked at the problem of finding a common approach to spam, and analyse issues ranging from technical solutions, different legislative approaches and international cooperation among different stakeholders. Also looked at is the problem of consumer awareness and education.]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-WSIS.CS-2004 <![CDATA[ITU Internet Reports 2003: Birth of Broadband]]> http://www.itu.int/pub/S-POL-IR.BB-2003 This report on the "Birth of Broadband" is the fifth in the ITU Internet Reports series (previously known as "Challenges to the Network"). At a time when the telecommunication industry is struggling with overcapacity and indebtedness, broadband - high-speed Internet access - offers the chance of revitalizing market demand. The number of broadband subscribers was set to double in 2003. This report was specially prepared to coincide with ITU TELECOM WORLD 2003, held in Geneva from 12 to 18 October 2003. The first part presents a series of analytical chapters, backed up by country case studies, graphs and charts. The second part presents the latest available data for broadband and telecommunication use in 206 economies across the globe, including the new release of ITU's Mobile and Internet Index.]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT S-POL-IR.BB-2003