Workshop 4 - An Internet Observatory

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The Issue: People cannot take action without knowledge. Yet observation of the Internet phenomenon is still in its infancy: What is the penetration rate for businesses? What is the real nature of this penetration? What turnover is associated with the use of the Internet? What are the obstacles? What are the consequences of these obstacles? What changes has the Internet brought about in business structures? How have professions changed? What sort of profile do new business creators have (age of the creators, professional profile, etc.)? International comparisons: the role of bodies, opinion poll private agencies ( Médiamétrie, etc.), the role of research centers (sociological development of the businesses and definition of pertinent indicators) and the role of the public authorities? Hence the public authorities need to improve their monitoring of the Internet phenomenon. Suggested contributions: Reports from entities that have started to invest in this area (APCE, Observatory of the Uses of Internet , ISOC, etc.).