1. 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)

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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