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European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology
Colm Mc Colgan, ERNACT, General Manager
Thematic Programme CapitalisationThematic Workshop Capitalising e-Government ServicesTuesday, 19th of November 2013Committee of Regions building at 101 rue Belliard, Bruxelles
Presentation Overview
1. Introduction to the ERNACT Network
2.ERNACT regions’ ICT projects
3.New Concepts - Digital Agenda & Smart Specialisation
4.2014–2020: ERNACT Network Future Plans
Benefits of ICTs in a Region 50% of the world’s population connected to the Internet by
2016 ICT is 5% of Europe’s GDP Drives 20% of all productivity growth Constitutes 25% of total private R&D 75% of value added by Internet is in traditional sectors
(productivity growth) Improved labour productivity (5% in manufacturing & 10% in
services) 10% increase in broadband takeup results in 1.5% increase in
GDP SMEs grow at least 2 times faster if they embrace Digital
Economy For every 1 job destroyed by Internet, 2.5 have been created
Key Observations
High Speed Broadband is a Precondition for involvement in next wave of innovation & services
Crucial not just for the ICT sector itselfNetwork Logic – usefulness increases
the more business, organisations & people are connected
Presentation Overview
1. Introduction to the ERNACT Network
2.ERNACT regions’ ICT projects
3.New Concepts - Digital Agenda & Smart Specialisation
4.2014–2020: ERNACT Network Future Plans
ERNACT
Legal Status
Set Up
Network Partners
Project Focus
European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology
European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG)
1991
Regions & Cities in Europe
Deliver practical trans-European Digital Agenda projects for European Regions
Key Facts
ERNACT Network Footprint
44 regions 6 projects 14 Member
States
Trans-regional Footprint
ERNACT has mobilised over 130 regions in 26 transnational cooperation projects, for a total budget of around 50 million €uro
Today - 45 regions in 6 cooperation projects, from 14 Member States
Presentation Overview
1. Introduction to the ERNACT Network
2.ERNACT regions’ ICT projects
3.New Concepts - Digital Agenda & Smart Specialisation
4.2014–2020: ERNACT Network Future Plans
ERNACT is currently implementing the following Digital Agenda projects
Stimulate Uptake of Super Speed broadband
Next Generation Broadband for Rural Areas.
Deploying e-services in the Atlantic Area
Developing Mobile Apps for Tourism in Europe’s Northern periphery
Digital Media and public service delivery
Helping Media sector go Digital
Developing Plans for e-assisted energy efficiency transport in Europe’s regions
2.6m €
1.5m €
2.0m €
1.5m €
2.4m €
1.8m €
1.4m €
Sector/Service DevelopmentSector Number Services
Tourism 16
Transport 6
Services for Citizens 9
SME Services 11
Broadband Networks 9
Environment 1
Energy Efficiency 3
Presentation Overview
1. Introduction to the ERNACT Network
2.ERNACT regions’ ICT projects
3.New Concepts - Digital Agenda & Smart Specialisation
4.2014–2020: ERNACT Network Future Plans
ICT 2014 - 2020
Smart Specialisation“Regions to base their development plans on areas in which they have comparative competitive advantage”
Digital Agenda“Deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a digital single market based on fast and ultra fast internet and interoperable applications”
Smart Specialisation for Regions
Focus on Key Strengths of each regionRespond to economic & societal challengesVisibility with International InvestorsImprove region’s internal & external
connectionsAccumulate a critical mass of resourcesPromote knowledge spill-overs and
technological diversification
Centre of ForestBio Economy
Biobased Products Wood-based Material Technology
Forest Bioenergy
Transfer of Technologyand Knowledge
Capitalization and Business
New Business Opportunities
Capitalization of Research Results
Spin-off Enterprises
EXPERTICE &KNOWLEDGE FOCUS TARGET
Forest Energy & Wood Energy
Districted bio-refining and material technology
Forest technology, supply chain and logistics
Forest data invention & mapping, remote sensing
Research and Development
North Karelia - Finland
EU Level Regional Level
1 Single Digital Market
5 Faster Broadband
2 Interoperate
3 Trust & Security 4 Digital Literacy
6 Innovation & Research
7 Societal Challenges
Smart Specialisation
Digital Agenda
6 Step Process for Regions
1. ICT Swot Analysis2. Involve stakeholders3.Develop vision, aim and goals4.Prioritise5.Proper Workplan6.Evaluate
Parts of the Digital Agenda
ICT Infrastructure ICT Take-up Services & Applications
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Smart City
Smart Grid
Intelligent Transport
Key Enabling Technologies (KETs)
Living Labs
Network & Information Security
Open Data Portals
ICT Vouchers for SMEs
Digital Skills Web Entrepreneurship
eHealth ePublic Services eGov Tourism Services
for SME
Language Resources
Cultural Assets
Presentation Overview
1. Introduction to the ERNACT Network
2.ERNACT regions’ ICT projects
3.New Concepts - Digital Agenda & Smart Specialisation
4.2014–2020: ERNACT Network Future Plans
ERNACT MissionHelp regions use Territorial Cooperation to assist Digital
Agenda aspects of Smart Specialisation
3 Components
Territorial Cooperation = Interregional, Transnational, Crossborder, Horizon 2020
Digital Agenda = broadband, e-services, digital inclusion and skills, innovation &
research
Smart Specialisation = regions focus on 3 or 4 sectors in which they can specialise
West Romania x x x xVaster’land x x xSan Seb’n x x x x xOlomouc x x xGalway x x xDonegal x x x xDerry x x xCantabria x x x x x
Smart Specialisation
Priorities
Embed Digital & ICT
Territorial Cooperation
Future Plans - What
Develop detailed future territorial cooperation plans
Based on the digital agenda needs of Our regions smart specialisation
prioritiesInvolving other regions & groups of
regions
Future Plans - How
Digital Agenda collaboration service for ERNACT regionsFocus on external collaborationSmart specialisation sectorsDigital agenda
New Project Development
Colm Mc Colgan, General Manager
ERNACT NetworkUnit 150, CoLabLYIT, Port Road
Letterkenny
Co. DonegalIreland
email: [email protected]
mobile: +353 87 2211 204
tel: +353 74 91 68212
web: www.ernact.eu
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