World Internet Institute Information

The World Internet Institute is a research institute, which does sociological and behavioral research, focusing on the Internet and its effect on people and society. Through its publications, the institute spreads new knowledge to the surrounding society. Recent findings and applications can be put into practice as soon as possible and contribute to the development of trade and the public sector. The institute is, with its open attitude, a meeting ground for education, research, trade and society. In close collaboration with colleges/universities, cooperating with the public sector and the business community, the Institute initiates, runs and supports sociological and behavioral research, with a focus on the Internet and its effect on people and society. The Institute shall produce and publish statistics relevant to the latest research. Through publications, seminars and conferences, the Institute aims for a swift utilization of the latest research results and reliable statistics, and thereby contributes to the development of the economy and the public sector. This process ensures that the World Internet Institute will be a resource for our society. The Institute was founded in the city of Gävle, Sweden in 2000. It's is an non-profit, open membership-organization: any surplus is reinvested into research. Funding is through research grants, public institutions, interested businesses and proceeds generated from our own activities.