ICT for the inclusion of marginalised young people Social Inclusion ICT for the inclusion of marginalised young people Joseph Bremer European Commission, DG Information Society and Media E-Inclusion Unit (H3)

Objectives of the workshop The EU e-Inclusion policy agenda Main discussion topics

Objectives of the workshop Assess the potential of ICT in inclusion of marginalised young people Identify key research issues for the short and the long term Identify potential deployment initiatives Recommend policy initiatives

E-Inclusion policy Riga Ministerial Declaration on e-Inclusion Commissioner Reding said: “Inclusion is a cornerstone of the EU policy in the information society” From digital divide to digital opportunity 6 areas: ICT & Ageing eAccessibility Geographic digital divide Digital literacy & competences Cultural digital diversity Inclusive eGovernment The Riga ministerial conference was a first of a series of events leading to the 2008 inclusion event which will confirm the position of inclusion at the top of the EU’s policy agenda. Riga Ministerial Declaration, 11 June 2006

Main discussion topics (1) What approaches to use to foster inclusion? Building social capital Strengthening intra- and inter community contacts Unleashing creativity Regaining self-confidence Acquiring key competences Life-long learning Exploiting informal learning

Media enhanced learning Main discussion topics (2) Which technology to support e-Inclusion intiatives? Web 2.0 Gaming technology Media enhanced learning

Main discussion topics (3) What policy actions to recommend? Must involve ICT Can be at EU, national or local levels Should be supported by best practice examples