Implementing Information Society Implementing Information Society in the enlarged European Union: in the enlarged European Union: eEurope, eEurope eEurope, eEurope + + , and beyond , and beyond Paul Verhoef Paul Verhoef Head of Unit - International Aspects Head of Unit - International Aspects DG Information Society DG Information Society
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Implementing Information Society in Implementing Information Society in
the enlarged European Union:the enlarged European Union:
eEurope, eEuropeeEurope, eEurope++, and beyond, and beyond
Paul VerhoefPaul Verhoef
Head of Unit - International AspectsHead of Unit - International Aspects
DG Information SocietyDG Information Society
EU Economic Growth lags EU Economic Growth lags behind the USbehind the US
Source: Eurostat
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to create ”the world’s most dynamic, competitive and socially inclusive knowledge-based economy by 2010”
strengthened economic co-ordination fostering the knowledge based economy improved the European social model
New methods: open method of co-ordination, best practice, monitoring and benchmarking
agreement to develop ways of actively involving the candidates in the goals and procedures of the Lisbon strategy
The Lisbon AgendaThe Lisbon Agenda
Key objectives:Key objectives:
1. Cheaper and faster Internet2. Faster Internet for researchers and students3. Secure networks and smart cards
4. European youth into the digital age5. Working in the knowledge-based society6. Participation for all in the knowledge-based society
7. Accelerating e-commerce8. Government on-line: electronic access to public services9. Intelligent transport systems10. Health on-line11. Digital content for global networks
Information society has developed considerablyInformation society has developed considerably
internet penetration has grown significantly
almost every second worker using a computer at work
e-commerce between companies is growing, forcing them to adapt faster
Continuing structural reforms are needed to realise the Continuing structural reforms are needed to realise the potential of the new economypotential of the new economy
rapid development of IS technologies increases the risk of digital divide
the public sector must lead, not trail in the take-up of new technologies
new framework for electronic communications services
Internet: Europe is advancingInternet: Europe is advancing
Source: European Commission, Eurobarometer
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However, Inequality still remains However, Inequality still remains a problem in Europea problem in Europe
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Internet penetration in households (%)(December 2001 / October 2000)