Electronic Networks: Background Papers
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Project Scoping Note
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Issues
Paper pdf, 43kbs (prepared for a seminar organised by the SU Strategic Futures Team on 18 January
2002)
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Research paper on non-regulatory levers (pdf, 122kb)This research
paper identifies the main non-regulatory levers available to Government,
and then looks at how these levers are currently being used in the UK.
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Research
paper on digital content (pdf, 61kb) This research paper sets out an
analysis of possible developments in digital content, in order to have a
complete picture of the factors influencing market development. It
focuses particularly on government initiatives to support the development
of broadband content.
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LSE
report (pdf, 218kb) Report prepared by the London School of
Economics, reviewing micro-level case studies on the impact of Electronic
Networks on the UK economy, and looking in particular at the importance
of 'learning' in facilitating productivity improvements through
electronic networks. A key factor identified by the report is the need
for companies, public sector and households to know how they can use
electronic networks to facilitate 'organisational change'. This
presents several possible roles for Government which are explored in the
report.
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LBS
report (pdf, 991kb) Report prepared by the London Business School as
part of the scoping work for this project, reviewing existing evidence on
the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on labour
productivity and economic growth, and examining the applicability of
these results to electronic infrastructure and broadband in particular.
Report Appendicies
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A. Current
performance of UK electronic networks (pdf, 206kb)
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B. International
regulatory environment (pdf, 181kb)
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C. Overview
of regulation of other utilities (pdf, 208kb)
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D. Overview
of regulation of electronic networks in other countries (pdf, 284kb)
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E. Role of
the Strategy Unit (pdf, 151kb)
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F. Project
team, Sponsor Minister, Advisory Group, Experts Group (pdf, 166kb)
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G. Persons
and organisations consulted (pdf, 172kb)
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H. Glossary
of terms (pdf, 178kb)
