E-Inclusion

Shaping developments

Detlef Eckert DirectorMedia & DataDG CONNECTEuropean Commission

Intuition

Participation

It is simple, isn't it

The world is full of digital – devices,media, services

The Worldis full ofcars too

60% regular internet user20% never used internet at all

5% do not have access to broadband internetHigh speed internet is not in reach for many

Confident use of the InternetPower of expression and participationMore ICT professionals

• Key role of public libraries• Mainstreaming ICT in education

• eCommunication Directives• Digital Television• Web Accessibility• R&I

Sharing benefits of ICT with the whole society

Technology can be challenging

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but it is not the problem, it is the solution