Benchmarking eEurope
eEurope is about using new technologies to make a difference. The benchmarking programme is about assessing that difference. It is more than simply measuring progress. By measuring and monitoring developments which are indicative of what is happening in the Information Society, benchmarking eEurope will enable us to take stock of where we are now and take informed decisions for the future.
The facts and figures we get from the benchmarking programme will be used to:
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evaluate the net overall impact of eEurope and the information society
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show the current levels of activity in key areas
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shape future policy, by informing policy-making
eEurope benchmarking is based on a list of 23 key indicators agreed in November 2000. These indicators will come from a variety of sources (OECD, surveys, studies). Its first results have been analysed in the Commission communication on Impacts and priorities. This has been followed by the eEurope benchmarking report.
For eEurope 2005 benchmarking, the Commission has proposed in November 2002 a new set of indicators which you will find on the documents page.
List of 2000 Results/2001 Results/2002 Results
Several calls for tender for studies to benchmark eEurope are currently open.