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The Plan of Action also calls for the development of a composite index called the "ICT Development (Digital Opportunity) Index" to measure the magnitude of the digital divide and follow up the implementation of the Plan's objectives, goals and targets</blockquote> | The Plan of Action also calls for the development of a composite index called the "ICT Development (Digital Opportunity) Index" to measure the magnitude of the digital divide and follow up the implementation of the Plan's objectives, goals and targets</blockquote> | ||
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| + | The '''Digital Opportunity Index''' uses the [[Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development|core indicators]] as its starting basis, since they have been agreed by the international community as the most important indicators for measuring the Information Society. | ||
Developed by the [[International Telecommunication Union]] and other international and national agencies. Included in the [[World Information Society Report]]. | Developed by the [[International Telecommunication Union]] and other international and national agencies. Included in the [[World Information Society Report]]. | ||
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Revision as of 00:38, 10 July 2006
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[T]he WSIS Plan of Action prioritizes evaluation and tracking of countries’ progress in adopting ICTs.
The Plan of Action also calls for the development of a composite index called the "ICT Development (Digital Opportunity) Index" to measure the magnitude of the digital divide and follow up the implementation of the Plan's objectives, goals and targets
The Digital Opportunity Index uses the core indicators as its starting basis, since they have been agreed by the international community as the most important indicators for measuring the Information Society.
Developed by the International Telecommunication Union and other international and national agencies. Included in the World Information Society Report.
