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Future challenges for eInclusion
Baltic IT&T forum 2005 in Riga
Per BLIXT Unit eInclusion
eInclusion - BENEFITS LISBON STRATEGY
+ SOCIAL INCLUSION of groups
at risk
+ Employment; productivity; job satisfaction + Access to knowledge and eSkills
e I n c l u s i o n
+ Economic growth; wider markets eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 2
FP7 – ICT Context
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The EU Priorities for 2007-2013: Achieving the Lisbon goals
Sustainable development (competitiveness, cohesion and protection of natural resources)
European citizenship (freedom, justice, security, access to basic public goods)
Europe as a global partner (role on the international scene)
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ICT has an essential role in achieving these priorities
ICT for sustainable growth / productivity ICT for security ICT for solidarity … eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 3
eInclusion in FP7 – OBJECTIVE A fully inclusive Information Society
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.
S everal EXCLUSION FACTORS
Social environment (financial, educational, employment)
Geographical environment eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 4
Immigration
ICT – Meeting Societal Demands
Cultural and societal diversity eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 5
Demand Side
eInclusion: socio-technical components
Regulatory Framework
Infrastructure User Circumstances &Characteristics Competence Access Motivation Supply side Services
Social Model
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eInclusion – MISSION & ACTIVITIES
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
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Research call 5 Open from May until mid September Review the Communication Service Directives Commission Communication on eAccessibility eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 7
Rationale for a Communication on eAccessibility
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People with disabilities and older persons form a large group that represents about 20% of the population in Europe
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Solutions are not emerging in a timely manner
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Technical requirements and standards are currently developed for national use in a few countries EU intervention is justified to foster actions towards European-wide solutions.
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Key Components of the Communication
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Public Procurement Develop and promote the use of harmonised European eAccessibility requirements in public procurement.
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Certification Develop a certification scheme to guide and support the public in their choice of accessible products and services..
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Legislation Legislation demanding accessibility does already exist in some Member States (e.g.: Italy, Spain, UK) as well as in the USA.
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Future research concept
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL)
aims at extending the time
older people their own home environment
can live in a decent way through use of advanced ICT and
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ambient intelligence concepts • more autonomy and self-confidence • monitoring and caring support systems • enhanced security at home
AAL – Larger strategic concept in view of “i2010”
Exploring work by 7 Member States AU, BE,CH, DE, FI, FR, IT
http://www.vdivde-it.de/AAL eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 10
Conclusions challenges for eInclusion
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Understanding the Challenge Socio-technological research on the role technology can play
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Use of ICT to provide relevant content and increase eSkills local and regional initiative
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Ensuring equal access and participation Removal and prevention of technological barriers
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Horizontal issues ICT policies, good practice, research and cooperation across MS eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 11
Many thanks for your attention Per Blixt
www.cordis.lu/ist/so/einclusion
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eInclusion
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Employment Enlarged Europe Ageing population Security concerns
Global socio-economic challenges
Higher economic growth Increased global competition Off-shoring and out-sourcing Open innovation eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 14
eInclusion: Thematic domains for RTD Programme Reducing/Avoiding eExclusion
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physical access affordability eAccessibility usability basic eSkills etc.
Utilising ICTs for Inclusion
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Individual: independent living employment social participation life-long learning health consumption
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Community/society: new networks social capital democracy collective action cohesion Promoting inclusive socio-technical processes
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User involvement Awareness and skills on
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inclusive/accessible design / solutions Networks / technology transfer Sustainable design eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 15
Possible research topics
Reducing / Avoiding eExclusion Accessibility (solutions) Usability (solutions) Catering for diversity Affordable access Community access Relevant content User motivation and skills (basic) Utilising ICTs for Inclusion Promoting inclusive Socio-technical Processes Independent living (new solutions) Access to employment (….) Social participation (….) Lifelong learning (….) Health (….) Consumption (….) Democracy (….) Avoiding new exclusions (…) User motivation and skills (higher) Community networks Cultural protection / development 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.
Exploit existing solutions / TT Demand side initiatives to promote access, skills, motivation, usage eInclusion in FP7 – Strategy Workshop – Brussels 13-14/Jan/2005 - slide 16