Summary of workshop views: Measuring the impact of Internet governance on sustainable developmentTony Vetter

Presentation Outline

Premise and answers sought:• Mechanisms are needed to monitor the

impact of Internet policy and governance choices.

• How do we determine whether these choices are helping to achieve the broader sustainability goals of humanity?

• What do Internet policy makers need to measure to find out whether they are “getting it right”?

Presentation Outline (cont.)

Background overview:• How sustainable development is

measured• Current practices in ICT indicators• Innovation in ICTs and the potential

contribution to sustainable development• environmental innovation, accountability

and governance

Presentation Outline (cont.)

Summary of breakout group discussions:

• How do current Internet indicators contribute to measuring social, environmental and economic sustainability?

• What indicators could be tracked that would further this objective?

Presentation Outline (cont.)

Panel responses to discussions:

• New insights into measuring the impact of the internet on SD