1. Slide 1 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 An overview of eTEN “Deploying Trans-European e-Services for all” David Broster Head of Unit: eTEN DG Information Society European Commission

2. Slide 2 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 What is eTEN Policy = eEurope 2005 “eTEN supports the implementation” Strategy = Deploying public e-services “for the benefit of all Europeans” Procedure = Calls for proposals “best projects selected for funding”

3. Slide 3 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Focus: eEurope 2005 “ Information Society for all” General goals – –Growth, employment, productivity – –Modernising public services Specific goals – –Access to secure services, applications and content – –Use of broadband and mobile infrastructure – –Interoperability of services eTEN is an implementing programme

4. Slide 4 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 At the heart of eEurope Business & Enterprise Member State Activities eEurope 2005 R&D Exploitation

5. Slide 5 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Focus - eTEN Emphasis on service provisionEmphasis on service provision Meet identified needs of usersMeet identified needs of users Public Sector Involvement is vitalPublic Sector Involvement is vital Part of natural process of service roll-outPart of natural process of service roll-out Based on mature technologyBased on mature technology NOTE eTEN does not fund R&D eTEN does not fund infrastructure

6. Slide 6 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN project phases RTDPilot Trans-European Market Validation (local) (regional) (national) Initial Market Deployment Sustainable Deployment Phase.I Phase.II Phase.III Phase.IV Services to be tested Business and deployment plan Sustainable deployment plan

7. Slide 7 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Initial DeploymentMarket Validation eTEN funding PartnerFundingEUFunding EUFundingPartnerFunding Total EC funding ceiling is 10% of Total Investment Cost Total Investment Cost is the sum of the estimated costs of the two phases The Commission has proposed an increase in the funding ceiling from 10% to 30% and is awaiting a decision of the Council

8. Slide 8 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Synopsis of eTEN in 2003 2003 budget was 37,5 M2003 budget was 37,5 M € Call published in May, closed in SeptemberCall published in May, closed in September 150 proposals received150 proposals received 36 project negotiations being finalised (plus 4 projects on waiting list)36 project negotiations being finalised (plus 4 projects on waiting list) Projects expected to start in March 2004Projects expected to start in March 2004

9. Slide 9 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN Portfolio example (1) FACTS Validation, 2002-2003, 250K€ funding Based on IST project NETLINK with Franco-German & Franco-Belgian pilot Commission Communication on Healthcards mentions NetC@rds (SAINCO, EMPLOY) Interest from other Member States, Accession & Third Countries (Canada)

10. Slide 10 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN Portfolio example (2) smartcard FACTS Deployment, 2002-2004, 1.1M€ funding Based on TEN-Telecom project eGAP that validated a wider range of services SPES focuses on the single topic of digital signatures accelerating introduction into public administrations in five cities (Italy, UK, Denmark, Germany) Provides smart card multipoint access to citizens (births, deaths, marriages, building and land registry) Provides unified access to enterprise services Covers signatures for internal back-office admin More cities/countries want to replicate

11. Slide 11 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN Portfolio example (3) FACTS Validation, 2003-2004, 1.6M€ funding Brings together 8 donor & transplant centres from Italy, Netherlands, Spain, UK, Greece and Belgium Realisation of a European Organ Data Exchange Portal and Data Base to be used in the medical field of data organ exchange and transplantation Based upon common EU protocols for data acquisition and processing on organs donation Delivering of updated and official information to professional operators and institutions, accessible via internet in real-time

12. Slide 12 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN Portfolio example (4) FACTS Validation, 2001-2002, 2.4M€ funding On-line dispute resolution giving buyers and sellers a transparent, independent, fair, out-of-court settlement process A pan-European counterpart to existing US dispute resolution systems Builds on an Association of European Chambers of Commerce:- tested in Italy, Germany UK, France and Spain Overcame legal, technical and other obstacles for deployment of the system First phase deployment taking place without additional funding Introduced Trust mark

13. Slide 13 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN priorities 2004 Supporting Trans-European, borderless services Emphasising service demonstration & deployment Addressing “services in the public interest”Addressing “services in the public interest” Encouraging replication of good practices Securing participation of full service value-chain “Enlarging” eTEN to cover all EU25 Member States

14. Slide 14 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN – “Trans-European” Satisfies needs in several Member States ( but not exclusively)Can be relevant for cross-border issues ( but not exclusively) Implies that any proposal must include entities from at least 2 Member States

15. Slide 15 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Replication Re-use good/best practice tried & tested in another state/region…Re-use good/best practice tried & tested in another state/region… Adapt to local culture/conditionsAdapt to local culture/conditions Evaluate/initiate changes to “back office” processesEvaluate/initiate changes to “back office” processes Demonstrate cost effectivenessDemonstrate cost effectiveness

16. Slide 16 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Enlargement : 1st May 2004 Acceding Countries are eligible to participate in eTEN in 2004 Candidate Countries (BG, RO, TR) Association agreements under discussion

17. Slide 17 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN 2004 Call Total Budget 2004: 42MTotal Budget 2004: 42M€ (of which 1.5 M (of which 1.5 M€ reserved for support actions) Call for proposals opened 10th MarchCall for proposals opened 10th March Call closing date 9th June 16.00 hrsCall closing date 9th June 16.00 hrs Evaluation June/JulyEvaluation June/July (assisted by independent experts) Negotiations start in SeptemberNegotiations start in September First contracts by the end of the yearFirst contracts by the end of the year See announcement in EU Official Journal and eTEN website http://europa.eu.int/eten/

18. Slide 18 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Workprogramme themes eTEN workprogramme 2004 eGovernment eHealth eInclusion eLearning Trust and confidence Services for SMEs Market Validation projector Initial Deployment Initial Deploymentproject Interoperability Broadband Mobile

19. Slide 19 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 National Agreement is not an assessment of the proposal quality National Agreement Form A4 (National Authority) certifies that the National Authority of the coordinator confirms that the project is of common interest*Form A4 (National Authority) certifies that the National Authority of the coordinator confirms that the project is of common interest* * Common interest = serves the needs of European citizens

20. Slide 20 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Evaluation criteria Eligibility (E) Eligibility (E) Award Criteria (A) Award Criteria (A) –Nature of proposed service –Planning –Use of resources –Contribution to EC policies Selection Criteria (S) Selection Criteria (S) –Financial & operational capacity to carry out project –Professional competencies and qualifications E A S

21. Slide 21 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN documentation 2004 http://europa.eu.int/eten/

22. Slide 22 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Information on the web  Call for Proposals  Work Programme 2004  Guide for Proposers  Evaluation Manual  Model Contracts  eTEN Proposers’ Helpdesk info / FAQ  List of eTEN Committee Members  National Contact Points/Helpdesks http://europa.eu.int/eten http://europa.eu.int/eten

23. Slide 23 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 Tools on the web 1.Pre-registration of proposals 2.Administrative Tool 3.Financial Viability Tool 4.Partner Search 5.Projects database 6.Guest Book http://europa.eu.int/eten http://europa.eu.int/eten

24. Slide 24 ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS Conference, Prague & Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, 28th-30th March 2004 eTEN website