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CPA-11 Regional and sectoral pilot actions and demonstrations
for the digital economy
DG Information SocietyEuropean Commission
Information Society TechnologiesInformation Society Technologies
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CPA 11: Regional and sectoral pilots and demonstrations
Why?
- IST, the best investment for regional development
- The biggest challenge for IS today is to increase its capillarity: to reach people, SMEs and regions
- Strong policies behind:
- Structural funds- eEurope- RTD: ITS programme
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Structural FundsStructural Funds
Complementary policies benefiting the regions
2003 Mid-term review WP 2001, 2002, FP6
Operational Programmes
Comm Initiatives
Innovative Measures(e.g. RISI 1994-98)
RTDTake-up Activities
Go DigitalSmart Cards
IST ProgrammeIST ProgrammeeeEuropeEurope
SynergySynergy
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Regional and sectoral pilot actions and demonstrations for the digital economy
(V.1.11 CPA11 )
Pilots and demonstrations • Access of SMEs to the digital economy
Interaction with other companies, trade associations, public administrations, training and research centres, consumer and cultural organisations, content providers, etc.
• Public services in the digital agee-Democracy, health, culture, road transport and environment, e-communities, cross-border interactions
Support measures• Co-operation, benchmarking and best practices among regions• Information society strategies and initiatives
RTD and Combined projects; Best practice; AM
Focu
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Novel IST solutions and practices as catalysts for broader adoption
•European added value•Mid to large scale projects•High support from the key regional players•Capable of leveraging additional funs for full deployment
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IST, driving growth and employment in Europe
• IS sector grows faster than the average of the economy (Europe: 9,7 CAGR in 1991-2001)
• IS industries account already for 1 in 4 new jobs in Europe
• IS is not just about global competition among countries and corporations. It is about:
• People Better quality of life
• SME’s The best source of innovation and employment
• Regions Regional cohesion, world-class innovation areas
Source EITO 2000, EC New Reg. Fwork
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The highest political support to the
implementation of IT ever!
1 European Youth into the Digital Age
2 Cheaper Internet Access
3 Accelerating eCommerce
4 Fast Internet for Researchers & Students
5 Smart Cards for Secure Electronic Access
6 Risk Capital for High-Tech SMEs
7 eParticipation for the Disabled
8 Healthcare Online
9 Intelligent Transport
10 Government Online
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Structural FundsStructural Funds
Complementary policies benefiting the regions
2003 Mid-term review WP 2001, 2002, FP6
Operational Programmes
Comm Initiatives
Innovative Measures(e.g. RISI 1994-98)
RTDTake-up Activities
Go DigitalSmart Cards
IST ProgrammeIST ProgrammeeeEuropeEurope
SynergySynergy
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Regional and sectoral pilot actions and demonstrations for the digital economy
(V.1.11 CPA11 )
Pilots and demonstrations • Access of SMEs to the digital economy
Interaction with other companies, trade associations, public administrations, training and research centres, consumer and cultural organisations, content providers, etc.
• Public services in the digital agee-Democracy, health, culture, road transport and environment, e-communities, cross-border interactions
Support measures• Co-operation, benchmarking and best practices among regions• Information society strategies and initiatives
RTD and Combined projects; Best practice; AM
Focu
s
Novel IST solutions and practices as catalysts for broader adoption
•European added value•Mid to large scale projects•High support from the key regional players•Capable of leveraging additional funs for full deployment
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Broad Adoption &Broad Adoption &Regional e-communitiesRegional e-communities
SME
Univ.
TransportEnvironm.
Region
Global
•Business models•Proceses•Applications and services•Infrastructure
•Standards•Guidelines•Procedures
Promote
Region•Difussion•Multiplier effect•Link to larger IS programmes
Sector•Sector Standards•Guidelines for adoption
European Added value
Impact
Region
Health
Content
ResearchGovernment
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2001
CPA 11(Jan)
Innovative measures
(May)
World classinnovative
regions in the digital age
No geographical digital divide
2003
6th FP RTD
Mid-term Review
IST-Regional DevelopmentConference
SF
RTD
Link RTD & Regional DevelopmentLink RTD & Regional DevelopmentOpportunitiesOpportunities
2002
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Builds on solid experience• IST• Regional Development
Big impact• A visible showcase for regions and SMEs in the digital age
It is NOT only for cohesion Regions • Also for developed regions /Regions outside EU?
Will be continued and expanded• Regional Development• eEurope• IST
CPA 11: Regional and sectoral pilots and demonstrations