i2010 ICT drives 50% of EU growth, says Commission's annual report on the digital economy

i2010 is the European Commission's strategic policy framework laying out broad policy guidelines for the information society and the media in the years up to 2010. It promotes an open and competitive digital economy, research into information and communication technologies, as well as their application to improve social inclusion, public services and quality of life. Main i2010 site is here

This years annual reports are out and comes out with this interesting statement

ICT drives 50% of EU growth, says Commission's annual report on the digital economy

Public and private investment in information and communication technology (ICT) is bearing fruit, finds the Commission's annual progress report on i2010 – the digitally-led strategy for growth and jobs. Technology is fuelling innovation and productivity, and there are signs of fundamental change in markets and user behaviour, as Europe moves towards a knowledge-based economy.
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