Measuring knowledge development is a new statistical activity that warrants urgent attention in
the light of the current Internet explosion. The Internet creates virtual networks by connecting
information nodes, knowledge nexus, people and institutions. The Internet has resulted in an
unprecedented proliferation of Information, Communication, Knowledge and Entertainment
(ICKE), which has in turn brought about structural changes in all aspects of social, economic
and political governance. For public policy formulators, including the statistical community, it is
imperative that the knowledge development aspect of ICKE be measured. Being abstract,
knowledge is difficult to quantify. However, the manifestations of attributes and variables of any
knowledge development activity are measurable. The paper outlines a conceptual framework for
achieving this. This proposed framework adopts a socio-technological approach, premised on
contemporary information and knowledge development as an integral of the people and
technology dimensions. To illustrate the workability of the proposed model, the paper identifies
some parameters and variables in the current statistical system, and highlights some new data
generated via the Internet Subscriber Study and ICT Exposition Visitor Study. All illustrations
refer to Malaysian data. Finally, the paper outlines `way forward' initiatives for establishing a
full-fledged set of information and knowledge development indicators.