What is the i2010?
The i2010 strategy was the EU policy framework for the information society and media for the period 2005-2010. It promoted the positive contribution that information and communication technologies (ICT) can make to the economy, society and personal quality of life. The European Commission's Digital Competitiveness Report showed that Europe's digital sector had made strong progress since 2005, when the i2010 strategy was launched.
The i2010 strategy had three aims:
- to create a Single European Information Space, which promotes an open and competitive internal market for information society and media services,
- to strengthen investment and innovation in ICT research,
- to support inclusion, better public services and quality of life through the use of ICT.
To achieve those aims there were various actions such as regulation, funding for research and pilot projects, promotion activities and partnerships with stakeholders.
The strategy and actions, presented in the i2010 Communication of 2005, were reviewed and updated through i2010 Annual Reports, and have been summarised in Digital Competitiveness Report.
Given the importance of ICT for today's economy, i2010 is a key element of the Lisbon strategy for growth and employment.
The i2010 strategy was launched by the European Commission in June 2005 and will be in place until 2010. It built on the eEurope initiative, which came to an end in 2005.
In 2009 there was an open public consultation on policy issues for a post-i2010 agenda.
- Watch the video: Introducing i2010: the digital revolution has started