1. Future challenges for eInclusion Baltic IT&T forum 2005 in Riga Per BLIXT Unit eInclusion

2. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 2 eInclusion - BENEFITS LISBON STRATEGY SOCIAL INCLUSION of groups at risk + Employment; productivity; job satisfaction ++ + Access to knowledge and eSkills Economic growth; wider markets e I n c l u s i o n

3. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 3 FP7 – ICT Context 1 The EU Priorities for 2007-2013: Achieving the Lisbon goals The EU Priorities for 2007-2013: Achieving the Lisbon goals  Sustainable development (competitiveness, cohesion and protection of natural resources) protection of natural resources)  European citizenship (freedom, justice, security, access to basic public goods)  Europe as a global partner (role on the international scene) ICT has an essential role in achieving these priorities ICT has an essential role in achieving these priorities  ICT for sustainable growth / productivity  ICT for security  ICT for solidarity …

4. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 4 eInclusion in FP7 – OBJECTIVE TARGET DOMAIN TARGET DOMAIN  All groups at risk of exclusion from the Info Society  Groups suffering from “unequal” opportunities address the full spectrum of the Digital Divide e.g.: social exclusion, poverty, race, immigration, etc. A fully inclusive Information Society A fully inclusive Information Society S everal EXCLUSION FACTORS S everal EXCLUSION FACTORS  Social environment (financial, educational, employment)  Geographical environment

5. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 5 ICT – Meeting Societal Demands Cultural and societal diversity Immigration Ageing population 24/7 economy Inclusion Flexible work patterns

6. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 6 Infrastructure eInclusion: socio-technical components Services User Circumstances &Characteristics Demand Side Supply side Access Competence Motivation Regulatory Framework Social Model

7. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 7 eInclusion – MISSION & ACTIVITIES Use ICT to foster equal participation of Use ICT to foster equal participation of all citizens in the Information Society  Empower citizens to realize their full potential  Avoid new barriers & exclusions Near future Near future Research call 5 Open from May until mid September Research call 5 Open from May until mid September Review the Communication Service Directives CommissionCommunication on eAccessibility Commission Communication on eAccessibility

8. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 8 People with disabilities and older persons form a large group that represents about 20% of the population in Europe People with disabilities and older persons form a large group that represents about 20% of the population in Europe Solutions are not emerging in a timely manner Solutions are not emerging in a timely manner Technical requirements and standards are currently developed for national use in a few countries Technical requirements and standards are currently developed for national use in a few countries Rationale for a Communication on eAccessibility EU intervention is justified to foster actions towards European-wide solutions.

9. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 9 Public Procurement Public Procurement Certification Certification Legislation Legislation Key Components of the Communication Develop and promote the use of harmonised European eAccessibility requirements in public procurement. Develop a certification scheme to guide and support the public in their choice of accessible products and services.. Legislation demanding accessibility does already exist in some Member States (e.g.: Italy, Spain, UK) as well as in the USA.

10. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 10 Future research concept Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) aims at extending the time older people can live in a decent way in their own home environment through use of advanced ICT and ambient intelligence concepts more autonomy and self-confidence monitoring and caring support systems enhanced security at home Exploring work by 7 Member States AU, BE,CH, DE, FI, FR, IT AAL – Larger strategic concept in view of “i2010” http://www.vdivde-it.de/AAL

11. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 11 Conclusions challenges for eInclusion Understanding the Challenge Understanding the Challenge Use of ICT to provide relevant content and increase eSkills Use of ICT to provide relevant content and increase eSkills Ensuring equal access and participation Ensuring equal access and participation Horizontal issues Horizontal issues Socio-technological research on the role technology can play local and regional initiative local and regional initiative Removal and prevention of technological barriers ICT policies, good practice, research and cooperation across MS

12. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 12 Many thanks for your attention Per Blixt www.cordis.lu/ist/so/einclusion

13. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 13 eInclusion

14. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 14 Global socio-economic challenges Higher economic growth Employment Off-shoring and out-sourcing Ageing population Security concerns Increased global competition Open innovation Enlarged Europe

15. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 15 eInclusion: Thematic domains for RTD ProgrammeReducing/AvoidingeExclusion Utilising ICTs for Inclusion Promoting inclusive socio-technicalprocesses physical access affordability eAccessibility usability basic eSkills etc. User involvement Awareness and skills on inclusive/accessible design / solutions Networks / technology transfer Sustainable design Individual: independent living employment social participation life-long learning health consumption Community/society: new networks social capital democracy collective action cohesion Fightingexclusion Access to/ usage of ICTs Getting the benefits of ICTs

16. eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 16 Possible research topics Reducing / Avoiding eExclusion Utilising ICTs for Inclusion Promoting inclusive Socio-technicalProcesses Accessibility (solutions) Usability (solutions) Catering for diversity Affordable access Relevant content Community access User motivation and skills (basic) Studies of user needs Technology watch Social impact assessments Methods for user involvement Accessibility / DfA toolkits Social shaping of technology Actor awareness / training Inclusive industry RTD “Standards” to support eIncl. Demand side initiatives to promote access, skills, motivation, usage Exploit existing solutions / TT Independent living (new solutions) Access to employment (….) Social participation (….) Lifelong learning (….) Health (….) Consumption (….) Democracy (….) Community networks User motivation and skills (higher) Cultural protection / development Avoiding new exclusions (…)