This report from the Institute for Prospective Technological
Studies (IPTS – part of the Joint Research Centre – European
Commission) examines the relationship between ICTs and social
capital against the backdrop of the Lisbon objectives. It develops
the notions of digital divide and death of distance to concludes
with key messages to policy makers.
Authors: René
van Bavel, Yves Punie, Jean-Claude
Burgelman, Ilkka Tuomi, Bernard
Clements