| Netwerk van Netwerken (Network of Networks) is a research programme which focuses on the question what are the main scientific, societal and policy questions resulting from the development of electronic networks that have to be solved, more specifically the dynamics in the development of complex ICT networks: how do the market structure, users and innovation influence the development of the infrastructural and technological components of ICT networks? This multidisciplinary research programme has been initiated in the framework of the National Action Programme Electronic Highways, which is funded by the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Economic Affairs, Justice, Education Culture and Sciences, Social Affairs and Employment, and Public Health. Expert scientists from the fields of economics, sociology, legal sciences, business administration and policy studies are needed to jointly solve the complex problems. Emphasis will be on: - Empirical social scientific and technologically oriented research aimed at the state-of-the-art and future prospects; - Making available adequate data and indicators by composing a data set; - Knowledge transfer from the results of the studies. The structure of the programme comprises policy-relevant short-term studies, long-term studies, congresses and seminars, network information system and development of a database. |
