Abstract
Information and communication technologies are increasingly seen as a source of innovation, growth, and employment. ICT policies are being integrated into longterm socio-economic strategies and co-ordinated across government, but levels of co-ordination differ. This chapter outlines recent policy changes and continuities in national ICT policies. Highly prioritised policy areas include: fostering innovation in and through ICT R&D, improving online government activities, spreading broadband, increasing the diffusion and use of ICTs, raising ICT skills and employment, and supporting digital content development. Policies to promote RFID applications are relatively new, but dedicated programmes are in place in one half of OECD countries. Lack of consistency in policy assessment and evaluation remains an important weakness, including evaluation of broadband uptake and use.
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