According to its terms of reference, the WPIIS monitors, supervises, direct and co-ordinates the statistical work and contributes to the development of indicators and quantitative analyses needed to meet the requirements of the OECD's Committee for Information, Computer and Communications Policy (ICCP). The WPIIS:
•Ensures the continued improvement of the methodology for the collection of internationally comparable data for measuring the supply and demand for, and impacts of, ICTs
•Compiles ICT statistics and assists in developing and interpreting statistical indicators which aid formulation of ICT and related policies, and monitoring progress.