Digital Poland for Everyone

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1 Digital Poland for Everyone What do we need Broadband for? Monika Jaranowska, PCC 15 November 2006 Knowledge Based Economy Introduction (1/3) Knowledge Based Economy incorporates all sectors of manufacturing and services, which are based on, knowledge which people possess, and knowledge which people have put into computers (e.g. computer software, digital content, portals, other data...) Based on knowledge means knowledge being the major value making factor Electronic economy means wide use of digital products and services to undertake business transactions between firms, public administration and citizens Digital products and services are based on knowledge, because their value depends on the content of knowledge. 1

2 Knowledge Based Economy Introduction (2/3) On the market of services, those which mainly contain intellectual routine work, humans will be gradually eliminated and replaced by computers. The ITC training is becoming a key issue for every profession, it will become a part of basic knowledge similar to the skill of reading and writing. It is extremely important that people posses plenty of Valuable Knowledge and know how to use this knowledge for successful economic activity Knowledge Based Economy Introduction (3/3) The Electronic Economy and Knowledge Based Economy should have a preferred status in government policy instead of giving priority to declining, energy consuming sectors like mining. Such a policy is addressed to secure the future of the young generation It is essential for the future of the young generation to build an economy build on knowledge, this is especially true for poorer regions like Eastern Poland 2

3 millions EU Structural Financing for POLAND data: EU Commission NDP billion b. NDP ISPA Why did Poles NOT use Internet in 2005? No need Too high costs of equipment Too high costs of access Lack of necessary skills Technical cond. prevent connection to Internet Have access in a different place Rejection of Internet Security considerations 3

4 Traps & Problems & Bottlenecks Little understanding by beneficiaries of importance of ICT for local development No experience and knowledge on ICT issues No competent staff No independent support Problems to raise funding for co-financing Red tape, very slow approval of funding due to fears to make procedural mistakes Too few good ICT projects... Broadband Interoperability Technology Hardware Networks Software Local/ Regional/ Central Complete solutions for successful egovernment and eeducation Public/Private Grants/Loans (Re-) Organisation Training Project financing Feasibility Studies 4

5 Knowledge Society versus Social and Economic Development Electronic Government Electronic Education Easy access to Computers and Software Development of IT Infrastructure Growth of Small and Medium Size Businesses in Knowledge Based Economy Inform. Society, access to digital goods and service. e-inclusion and fighting Digital Divide Financial Support for SMB Advise and Training for SMB Knowledge Society versus Social and Economic Development PRZYGOTOWANIE DO SPOŁECZEŃSTWA INFORMACYJNEGO Kujawsko Pomorska Sieć Informacyjna Growth of Small and Medium Size Businesses in Knowledge Based Economy 5

6 esłupsk Pilot project to build Information Society from scratch Project goals More options for business, potential investors and tourists Rationalization of services Formation of friendly e-office The use of Information Technologies for education change in the education quality Better access to the Internet and e-services by Slupsk citizens Use of ICT in the process of the safe city formation 6

7 Project characteristics Technology is just the way to achieve economical & social development not the goal in itself The pillar of this project is the full acceptance of the project by citizens, local entrepreneurs and determination of the city authorities to its implementation 7

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9 INTER THE POLISH SCHOOLNET PROGRAMME POLISH EDUCATION GOES ONLINE! The Programme is a country wide co-operation network of thousands of schools, teachers, pupils, educational NGO s working together to bring Polish education closer to the European Union standards. Since 1998 Interkl@sa has helped to equip schools with computers and Internet access,organized teachers training programs and promoted the use of ICT in the field of education. In co-operation with the Polish- American Freedom Foundation and with the help of Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Centre established at the Polish Academy of Sciences, Interkl@sa has created the first in Poland non-commercial educational portal. 9

10 POLISH EDUCATIONAL PORTAL CONTENT TOOLS THEMATIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DAILY NEWS CATALOGUE OF EDUCATIONAL LINKS E-LIBRARY TESTS, QUIZZES LESSONS SCENARIOS EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA, ANIMATIONS BOXES 20 MB WWW SITES NEWSLETTER FORUM SURVEYS PRIVATE MESSAGING VIRTUAL CLASS CHATROOMS INTERACTIVE SCHOOLS MAP SEPTEMBER 2004 THE POLISH EDUCATIONAL PORTAL WAS SELECTED AS THE BEST EDUCATIONAL PORTAL ON THE POLISH INTERNE-MAGAZINE KOMPUTER ŚWIAT 10

11 The purpose of the project is activation of local communities from less-developed and rural areas by developing skills related to Internet use. An interactive and integrated programme aims at reinforcing social skills through better communication and breaking barriers. The scope of the training offer includes subjects related to the 4 main terms of the information society: eadministration ehealth elearning ebusiness 11

12 e-employee: description of the project SME Sector in Poland General project information - Goals of the project - Members of the Project - Project results UE funds for SME training in Poland Management Structure, Financial provisions iemployee Developing IT Skills of employers and employees of the SME Sector. 80% of training costs covered by the European Social Fund. Almost 30 different courses all over the country! We offer: Advanced Cisco Academy Courses, but also computer basis, f. ex. ECDL (European Computer Driving License). New training products: iexec: Global iexecutive Forum. Business Essentials Program. (Project Management) and e-business - implementing new business applications. All in formations about the project: szkolenia@egov.edu.pl 12

13 e-employee: project results The predicted result of the Project is the accomplishment E-pracownik. Rozwój of ICT umiejętności trainings kadr by MŚP 17w 000 zakresie trainees ( individuals). zastosowania Participants nowoczesnych will technologii have the choice of different ICT training informatycznychv programs, offered to suit specific needs of their enterprises. In result, employers will gain well trained specialists, who will be able to work with modern ICT solutions designed for management processes rationalization. This will strengthen their position on the market, leading to increase in enterprise incomes helps to create new jobs The Global iexec Business Essentials ICT capacity and human resources development for business, government and non-government organizations 13

14 Learning Approach Business Essential - consists of an on-line course using Learning Management System, an instructor led training, online hosting and support, and all education materials, including instructor guides, student workbooks, classroom handouts, and tools. Reflective learning approach is designed to promote deeper understanding and put learning in a meaningful context to promote application and continuous learning E-Learning modules reviewed first to help students understand concepts/cases and practice tools 14

15 Knowledge Society versus Social and Economic Development Kujawsko Pomorska Sieć Informacyjna Regional Broadband Network of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region (KPSI). KPSI concentrates on providing broadband Internet for services: e-administration e-education e-health KPSI 15

16 Laptop for a Teacher Interkl@sa Model The executor of the project is The Educational Portal Interkl@sa. The aim of the project is to promote innovative postures, alignment of chances and creation of innovative education using high quality computer equipment with sofware. Notebook allows advancement of professional ability, improvement of qualification and quality of education, so it will enlarge the number of teachers using modern technologies in work with pupil. Also Trainings in Poland: Białystok Rzeszów Lublin Jelenia Góra Poznań Katowice Łódź Wrocław 16

17 Partners of Project Model projects: e.g. Local IT educational network 17

18 - Model projects are pre-prepared prepared projects which are to a large extent complete Only details specific to a particular project must be provided (beneficiary s s details, location, detailed information about the project, financial calculations, etc.) Eligible expenses to be chosen from the list of eligible costs. The objectives of Model Projects Direct objective: To assist potential beneficiaries of structural funds in preparing necessary documents to apply for European Union funds: - the list of eligible costs - examples - explanation and guidelines - language comprehensible for potential beneficiaries Indirect objective: To ensure greater absorption of structural funds in Poland. 18

19 Ready 28 projects 1) The Creation of Local IT Educational Network (GISE) IROP, 1. Development and modernisation of infrastructure to support regional competitiveness 1.5. Information society infrastructure Działanie Project Number Creating an electronic platform for the integrated system supporting safety management - The system comprises, inter alia: - Digital telephone switching board to register 112 requests and inquiries from fixed line as well as mobile phones - Registration of calls to register tele-information activities of the centre - Radio telephone communication channels - Multiprocessor servers with system software 19

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