The Information Economy Report (formerly the E-Commerce and Development Report) examines, from a development perspective, recent trends in the area of information and communication technologies and their impact on enterprises and industries. It analyses policy options at the national and international levels in the area of ICT and their applications to business and commerce, and it highlights implications for developing countries.

The Information Economy Report 2005 looks at:

• The latest facts and figures on the use of ICT by enterprises of developing countries and advances in measuring ICT use and impact
• The impact of international Internet backbone connectivity arrangements on Internet access costs in developing countries
• The role of e-credit information in providing access to trade-related finance
• The challenges faced by developing countries in promoting tourism through the Internet
• Information security concerns and related risk management approaches
• Adapting legal frameworks to combat cybercrime.

Contacts: Marta Perez-Cuso. E-mail: ict@unctad.org