Measuring the ICT Sector in the Digital Economy

The article addresses the problem of measuring Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector its relationship to digital economy as defined in OECD «Guidelines for Supply-Use Tables Digital Economy». Analysis various concepts shows that ICT is key element. It stressed that, line with recommendations, measurement should be based on SNA satellite account, core element which are (Digital SUTs). This approach enables reflect most fully within a single statistical model integration all phases products (goods services) circulation national economy.It noted construction (SUTs) critical self-contained task, it provides framework both (regardless adopted) (more broadly) information ability capture use well cost their production depends significantly identification valuation industries SUTs. such now major challenge because lack separate activities existing industrial classifications characteristic constituent units.The concludes presentation pilot estimates Sector SUTs indicators obtained by authors at Economic Statistics Centre Excellence, HSE University. contribution GDP Russian Federation analysed inter-sectoral linkages, demand supply side, assessed. concluded full implementation inclusion new International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) additions necessary identify evaluate industries.