1. Empowering Individuals Building the Information Society Enabling Growth and Employability EU Affairs Update Nikos Ioannou EU Affairs Manager

2. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Zappeion Palace

3. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 EU Affairs Activity Reports Public statements ECDL certifications…might be employed both as instant proof of qualification and as an added life skill in the human toolbox with various potential uses Supporting Digital Literacy Public Policies and Stakeholder Initiatives, Final Report, April 2008 ECDL is an internationally recognized certification which is based on objective criteria. This certification is widely used in the area of user skills both, in public administrations and private sector; Resolution of European Public Administration Network, June 2009

4. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 EU Affairs Activity Visibility on the web

5. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Stories of Success Finalist of the eInclusion 2008 awards Cultural diversity

6. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Stories of Success The winner of last year’s award was the BBC

7. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Stories of Success AustriaFranceLithuaniaPortugal BelgiumGreeceLuxembourgRomania CroatiaHungaryMaltaRussia CyprusItalyMontenegroSerbia Czech RepublicLatviaThe NetherlandsSpain

8. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Stories of Success “…digital literacy is a major factor of economic success for both individuals and communities…people who do not have the knowledge and skills to use the technology will tend to fall by the wayside”. Speech in 2007 “It’s indeed amazing that you have now this 9th million pass for the Computer Driving Licence…But what is important in fact, is to understand that today this kind of digital literacy is part of basic I would say competences…And I am proud that the European Commission was also at the origin of this project”

9. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Active engagement Involvement in EC initiatives e.g. Digital Literacy Expert group Contribution to EC public consultations e.g i2010 consultation, eInclusion Leading stakeholder initiatives Engaging in the public debate around eSkills Map available EU funds for training in Europe and Africa

10. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Stories of Success Developing, running and leading hundreds of ECDL/ ICDL projects delivering digital literacy across the world

11. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Stories of Success Sharing your stories with ECDL Foundation...they take months and years to setup and run...but only 30-45 minutes write up one! Participate in EU initiatives …awards, consultations, events etc Contact us for any ideas, suggestions or requests.

12. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 ECDL Foundation actions in 2010 Enhance and strengthen ECDL visibility with European Insitutions Engage and influence the debate regarding the post i2010 strategy Guide and facilitate access to EU Funding

13. Empowering Individuals > Building the Information Society > Enabling Growth and Employability Annual Forum 2009 Thank you for your attention. Nikos Ioannou nikos.ioannou@ecdl.org