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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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Back up Slides

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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