<p>Commencing February 2009, this study is exploring what a Future Internet should be — by researching the possible social, psychological, technological and economic options for its further development and their likely socio-economic impacts:</p>
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<li>Explore the past — examine prior studies and analyse how the current Internet evolved to date, its main drivers and effects</li>
<li>Define possible future scenarios and assess their likely socio-economic impacts — investigate the interrelations between technological, social, psychological and economic trends and developments related to a Future Internet, verified using Delphi surveys</li>
<li>Produce preferred visions for Europe of a Future Internet, in terms of each of the four forces</li>
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<p>The project is drawing on community expertise through a two-round online Delphi study; three expert workshops (in Europe, North America and east Asia); and a larger project conference in Brussels.</p>
