An important outcome of the Fourth World Internet Conference, this book provides a comprehensive account of the status quo and trends in global Internet development. Covering network infrastructure, information technology, digital economy, e-governance, cyber security, and international cyberspace governance, it presents the Global Internet Development Index System to assess the Internet development of various major countries and emerging economies.  "It's a prodigious read, as the comparative aspects of different countries provide one with an idea of where most of the interesting places stand. ? The book is useful reading for those researching IT related to the Internet." (Amit Rudra, Computing Reviews, August 22, 2019)