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Information society Development in Latvia: A Public Private Partnership approach Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association Moldova, September 20, 2012
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Roundtable Participatory community and regional development. 20th September, Balti, Republic of Moldova. Project “Overcoming the Digital Divide: Access for Rural Communities”. This project is implemented with the financial support of the East East Beyond Borders Program of the Soros Foundation-Moldova.
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Page 1: Information society development in Latvia   a public private partnership  approach

Information society Development in Latvia:

A Public Private Partnership approach

Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association

Moldova, September 20, 2012

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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% of internet users sending filled forms to public auth.

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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

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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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LIKTA ICT Charter – Digital Agenda for Europe Action Plan in Latvia