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香港—資訊社會 - 「數碼21」資訊科技策略

香港—資訊社會 - 「數碼21」資訊科技策略

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ForewordThe expression "information society" generally refersto a society in which information is used in almost allforms of activities. Technological changes and theincreased utilisation of electronics andtelecommunications contribute to information flow inall advanced economies.More specifically, an information society can bedefined as one which makes extensive use ofinformation networks and information technology,produces large quantities of information andcommunication products and services and has an industrial structure with diversified contents. Thisapproach emphasises the social and economic effectsthat information infrastructure applications anddevelopments will have on society in addition toactual technological developments.This publication aims at presenting statistical datacompiled from a variety of sources relevant to thedevelopment of an information society, ranging fromthe usage and penetration of information technologyboth in the business sector and in households,adoption of such facilities in the Government, todevelopments in telecommunications services.Analysis on the demand for manpower in theinformation technology field and developments ofrelevant educational programmes is also included.Readers who wish to obtain more detailed statisticalinformation can consult the list of reference materialsat the end of each chapter or contact the relevantsources of information given in Appendix B. If thereare any enquiries, please contact this Department.FUNG Hing-wangCommissioner for Census and Statistics December 2009

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