The role of internet intermediaries in advancing public policy objectives
Contributors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Secretary-General; OECD iLibrary
Publisher: OECD
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 199
ISBN-13: 9789264115637; 9789264115644
Subjects: Social aspects; Internet service providers; Law and legislation; Economic aspects; Internet
Description: This book presents a comprehensive view of Internet intermediaries, their economic and social function, development and prospects, benefits and costs, and roles and responsibilities. Divided into three parts, Part I, The Economic and Social Role of Internet Intermediaries, develops a common definition and understanding of what Internet intermediaries are, of their economic function and economic models, of recent market developments, and discusses the economic and social uses that these actors satisfy. Part II, The Role of Internet Intermediaries in Advancing Public Policy Objectives, examines the roles and responsibilities of Internet intermediaries in advancing public policy objectives, as well as the costs and benefits of their involvement through a series of case studies. Part III provides a summary of an experts workshop that identified lessons learned and best practices from the experience to date of Internet intermediaries in advancing public policy objectives.
Notes: "This work is published on the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD"--T.p. verso.

"Corrigenda to OECD publications may be found online at: www.oecd.org/publishing/corrigenda"--T.p. verso.

"The publication was prepared by Ms. Karine Perset"--Foreword.

OECD code: 93 2011 03 1 P

Includes bibliographical references.

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Text in English; includes executive summary, also in English, at beginning of book.