Exposure to ICTs as early in the learning process as possible is one of the key factors in achieving network readiness and bridging the "digital divide" between Rich and poor.

This section will investigate the quality, affordability, and development of ICT infrastructure in Brazil. Also under consideration will be the state of Brazilian computer hardware , software, and IT services industry.

The Network Economy section measures the extent to which ICTs have been incorporated into economic activity within Brazil.

This section will address the extent to which market deregulation and the trade policy environment in Brazil effects the growth of ICT adoption and use.

This section will consider ICTs in the context of everyday life, people and organizations online, locally relevant content and information technology in the workplace.

The outsourcing to Brazil section measures the maturity of the Brazilian ICT sector, and readiness to be a destination of outsourced IT work from around the world.