Measuring the Digital Transformation

Chapter 9. Fostering Market Openness

9.1. Global value chains

9.2. Trade

9.3. Measures affecting trade in goods

9.4. Measures affecting trade in services

9.5. Technology across borders

9.6. Roadmap: Measuring digital trade

9.7. Roadmap: Measuring data and data flows

Notes

Cyprus

The following note is included at the request of Turkey:

The information in this document with reference to “Cyprus” relates to the southern part of the Island. There is no single authority representing both Turkish and Greek Cypriot people on the Island. Turkey recognizes the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Until a lasting and equitable solution is found within the context of the United Nations, Turkey shall preserve its position concerning the “Cyprus issue”.

The following note is included at the request of all of the European Union Member States of the OECD and the European Union:

The Republic of Cyprus is recognized by all members of the United Nations with the exception of Turkey. The information in this document relates to the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.

Israel

The statistical data for Israel are supplied by and under the responsibility of the relevant Israeli authorities or third party. The use of such data by the OECD is without prejudice to the status of the Golan Heights, East Jerusalem and Israeli settlements in the West Bank under the terms of international law.

It should be noted that statistical data on Israeli patents and trademarks are supplied by the patent and trademark offices of the relevant countries.

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