1 CPA-11 Regional and sectoral pilot actions and demonstrations for the digital economy DG Information Society European Commission Information Society Technologies

2 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

3 Structural Funds Complementary policies benefiting the regions 2003 Mid-term review WP 2001, 2002, FP6 Operational Programmes Comm Initiatives Innovative Measures (e.g. RISI ) RTD Take-up Activities Go Digital Smart Cards IST Programme eEurope Synergy

4 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 age e-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 Focus 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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6 IST, driving growth and employment in Europe IS sector grows faster than the average of the economy (Europe: 9,7 CAGR in ) 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: PeopleBetter quality of life SME’sThe best source of innovation and employment RegionsRegional cohesion, world-class innovation areas Source EITO 2000, EC New Reg. Fwork

7 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 9Intelligent Transport 10Government Online

8 Structural Funds Complementary policies benefiting the regions 2003 Mid-term review WP 2001, 2002, FP6 Operational Programmes Comm Initiatives Innovative Measures (e.g. RISI ) RTD Take-up Activities Go Digital Smart Cards IST Programme eEurope Synergy

9 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 age e-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 Focus 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

10 Broad Adoption & Regional e-communities SME Univ. Transport Environm. 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 Research Government

CPA 11 (Jan) Innovative measures (May) World class innovative regions in the digital age No geographical digital divide th FP RTD Mid-term Review IST-Regional Development Conference SF RTD Link RTD & Regional Development Opportunities 2002

12 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