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Can an information and communication technology (ICT) satellite account help us to understand digital sovereignty?

Chen Xu Orcid Logo, Max Munday, Calvin Jones

Economic Systems Research, Pages: 1 - 23

Swansea University Author: Chen Xu Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1080/09535314.2025.2551530

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The concept of ‘digital sovereignty,’ relating to a nation or region’s ability to assert control over its digital infrastructure, data, and capabilities, is increasingly embedded in strategic policy towards key parts of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. However, there are...

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Published in: Economic Systems Research
ISSN: 0953-5314 1469-5758
Published: Informa UK Limited 2025
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa70191
Abstract: The concept of ‘digital sovereignty,’ relating to a nation or region’s ability to assert control over its digital infrastructure, data, and capabilities, is increasingly embedded in strategic policy towards key parts of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry. However, there are few tools available that enable us to better understand the interconnections and interdependencies between supply and use of ICT products and services in an economy, as well as dependence on externally produced ICT goods and services. This paper investigates how an ICT satellite account can provide valuable insights across various industries and products. We employ satellite accounting methods to identify key elements of the significance of the ICT industry and show that such an accounting framework might inform debates over digital sovereignty.
Keywords: ICT industry, digital sovereignty, Welsh economy, satellite accounting
College: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Funders: This research is funded by the ONS Research Fund (Office for National Statistics).
Start Page: 1
End Page: 23

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