i2010 Actions - Overview

 

Actions which implement the i2010 strategy are listed and reviewed in Europe's Digital Competitiveness Report 2009.
 

Single European Information Space

The first objective of i2010 is to establish a Single European Information Space offering affordable and secure high-bandwidth communications, rich and diverse content and digital services, as well as a modern, market-oriented regulatory framework for the digital economy. Topics addressed here include the review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications, roaming, radio spectrum, audiovisual media services, online content and security.

For more information, see the Single Information Space page.
 

Innovation and investment in ICT research

Secondly, i2010 focuses on the EU's research and development instruments and sets priorities for cooperation with the private sector to promote innovation and technological leadership. Key topics here are ICT research in the 7th Framework Programme, European Technology Platforms (ETPs), Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs), innovation, ICT Policy Support Programme in the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP), standardisation, pre-commercial procurement and eBusiness.

For more information, see the innovation and investment in ICT research page.
 

Inclusion, better public services and quality of life

The third priority of i2010 is to promote, with the tools available to the Commission, a European Information Society for all, supported by efficient and user-friendly ICT enabled public services. Issue areas addressed here include eInclusion, eAccessibility, broadband gap/digital divide, eGovernment, eHealth, eSkills, as well as flagship initiatives - Digital Libraries, Intelligent Car and Ageing Well in the Information Society.

For more information, see the social inclusion, public services and quality of life page.