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Information Society Newsroom Update Weekly - 22/12/2011

Weekly Issue - 22 December 2011

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NEWS ARTICLE
Digital Agenda Progress Report 2011

(22 December 2011) The annual report provides an overview of progress on the actions of the Digital Agenda for Europe, updating the list of completed actions since the Digital Agenda Scoreboard in May 2011, and outlining the work ahead. This document is part of the efforts of the European Commission on the implementation and governance of the Digital Agenda, further to other activities in 2011 including the Digital Agenda Scoreboard, the Digital Agenda Assembly, and the Digital Agenda Going Local. The overall aim of the Digital Agenda is to deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a digital single market based on fast and ultra fast internet and interoperable applications. The Digital Agenda is a key component of the Europe 2020 strategy to provide growth and jobs in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

See also: Digital Agenda for Europe: key publications

NEWS ARTICLE
Mobile internet increasingly available, but EU still missing out on growth-creating potential of high speed broadband.

(21 December 2011) Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda, welcomed figures just released which show a solid increase in the availability of both mobile internet and basic quality fixed broadband lines. At the same time the Commissioner warned that Europe risked missing out on badly needed economic growth if it does not step up a gear and increase the capacity of its broadband networks. Studies show that a 10 percentage point increase in broadband take-up boosts annual GDP growth by 1 to 1.5%.

NEWS ARTICLE
Helping public authorities procure ICT based on Standards: Survey open

(21 December 2011) Action 23 of the Digital Agenda of Europe aims at providing guidance on ICT standardisation and public procurement. Draft guidelines are now ready, advising public authorities how to make the best use of available standards when commissioning hardware, software and IT services from external suppliers. The advice is illustrated with best practices found all over Europe. The European Commission is seeking views on how useful these guidelines might be, as well as views on practical implementation measures. A short survey has been launched and will be open until 14 February 2012.

NEWS ARTICLE
3 things I learned this year: a New Year's message from Neelie Kroes

(20 December 2011) Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission for the Digital Agenda, talks about her experiences from 2011 and how they give her hope for the future.

NEWS ARTICLE
eHealth Stakeholder Group: Commission launches call for expression of interest

(19 December 2011) The European Commission is inviting European eHealth user and industry representatives to participate in a eHealth stakeholder group, to be set up in early 2012. The group will contribute to the development of legislation or policy related to eHealth, by providing for example reports, opinions and relevant data.

Contact: ehealth@ec.europa.eu
See also: European Commission - eHealth activities

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REPORTS AND STUDIES
Safer Internet Forum 2011 - Every European Child Digital Safely - Emerging Challenges and Youth Engagement

21 December 2011

This publication contains a summary report and session reports from the Safer Internet Forum 2011. How to promote positive content online for children? Concerns and opportunities using mobile devices. How problematic is "sexting"? Are we approaching a more holistic approach to "online safety"? These are some of the topics covered in the summary report which is based on insights from the plenary and workshop sessions and aims at placing the debates in a wider context, giving an overview of recommendations made in this year's Forum.

See also: Safer Internet Forum

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