Information society Development in Latvia: A Public Private Partnership approach Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association Moldova, September 20, 2012
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Information society Development in Latvia:
A Public Private Partnership approach
Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association
Moldova, September 20, 2012
About LIKTA
LIKTA – Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association (established in 1998)A non-profit NGO representing the ICT industry and ICT professionalsLIKTA unites more than 200 members:
Over 80 organizations of ICT industry, research and educational institutionsIndividual members (ICT professionals) and other associations
LIKTA is an active member of Pan-European associations:Telecentre Europe associationCEPIS – Council of European Professional Informatics SocietiesECDL – European Computer Driving License Foundation
LIKTA goalsPromoting national ICT strategy and development of Information Society Promoting ICT education and digital skills, Latvia@World initiative, use of ICT technologies in education and 3 rd sector Fostering e-Services and e-Government development, use of ICT in different sectors and industriesEncouraging ICT Industry development and growth, export incentivesHarmonization of regulation and legislation in ICT, implementation of EU regulatory framework Promoting and Implementing the Goals of Digital agenda for Europe in Latvia
Information society development and e-Inclusion actors in Latvia
State – provides political framework financing and development of e-services and e-governmentMunicipalities (communes) – support local communities, identify citizens and enterprises needs, have political, administrative and financial power in their territoriesNGO – unites different groups of citizens, develop e-Inclusion initiatives and programs, work as catalizators in the commune and nationally. Main channel of awareness rising!Businesses: supports NGO and communities:
ICT and business expertiseDonations – financial and non financial
PPP as a standard approach in LatviaDifferent partners complement each other with their resources and expertise
ICT charterThe aim of the ICT Charter:
to define clear and measurable objectives for smart use of ICT and development of information society in LatviaTo define 6 priority areas to be implemented over a period of 5 years
LIKTA in cooperation with the government and other stakeholders dedicates to commit all its resources and goodwill for:
Better access to public servicesMore efficient governance and business environmentImproved learning processBetter health careQuality life-long learningConveniently accessible cultural heritage
Empowered e-Citizen
In order to allow population access all
available e-services, bypassing
administrative barriers, we need to
implement the following:
E-identity for each citizen
(e-ID card, e-signature)
E-mail address for each citizen
Digital devices (computers,
smartphones) for better access
Smart e-Citizen
To make better use of e-environment the citizens must be digitally literate.
Therefore we need to implement the following:
Interactive, modern learning processesDigital learning materials, e-booksComprehensive digital content in LatvianTrained citizens of how to use e-services
The Most Efficient e-Government in Europe
Efficient e-government at national and
municipal level can be provided through
integrated and intuitive e-services:
Re-use of public sector information
E-procurements
Use of open data
90% electronic document exchange
Public private partnership (PPP)
Competitive Business Environment
ICT is a part of infrastructure that helps business
to facilitate productivity, competitiveness and
export growth.
Therefore we need to implement the following:
Tax incentives for investment in ICT
Support for creation of new, innovative and
ICT-oriented business start-ups
ICT skills and knowledge training targeting
micro and small enterprises
Active Ageing
In order to use ICT as a support tool for
improving quality of human life (ageing
well), we need to implement the following:
Integrated patient data base and unified
electronic health record
E-prescriptions
ICT infrastructure for remote care
ICT integration in life-long learning
Conveniently Accessible Cultural Heritage
Technologies contribute to stronger national identity,
development of culture, preservance and promotion of
Latvian cultural heritage.
Therefore we need to implement the following:
To make cultural heritage accessible through
electronic environment (digital libraries, e-museum,
e-archives)
Development of Latvian language and its
preservation in the e-environment
Publishing of new e-books in Latvian
LIKTA Initiative Latvia@World
Goal – to diminish the digital and social gaps in societyMore than 110 000 people have acquired different level of e-Skills since 2005Latvia@World – an example of PPP, accumulated resources from:
ESF and other EU funding programmesGovernmental support programmesPrivate donors Municipal funding
LIKTA – Coordinator of Get Online Week
Get Online Week – Europe wide campaign to get new computer users online and promote e-services and e-skills
2010 2011 2012
Participants 20 000 41 000 36 000
Partners 100 200 200
Events 300 709 750
% of internet users sending filled forms to public auth.
Knowledge Distribution NetworkCooperation with 874 libraries accross country
- All libraries – WiFi equipped- Librarians as e- ambassadors and tutors
• 706 librarians trained• >77% of library visitors use
internet • ~70% - improved
accessibility of government services
ICT Training for Micro and Small Enterprises
Carried out by LIKTA in cooperation with Latvian State Investment and Development agencyTotal value of project over 1.95 MLN EURSub-financing from European Social fund – 80%In 3 years more than 6000 managers and employees of micro and small enterprises will receive ICT training, 16 different training programmes availableTraining will take place around Latvia in 10 regional cities, classroom training combined with advanced e-learning courses
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