ICT for the Social and Economic Integration of Migrants into Europe

This is the final report on a study carried out by IPTS on 'The potential of ICT for the promotion of cultural diversity in the EU: the case of economic and social participation and integration of immigrants and ethnic minorities'. The study explores ICT supply and demand aspects for and by immigrants and ethnic minorities in Europe and the related policy implications in their integration context This report selectively analyses the main findings from 5 previous publications from the study: an overview of digital support initiatives for/by IEM in the EU27 (Kluzer, Haché, and Codagnone 2008); a more detailed analysis of ICT supply and demand in IEM communities in France, Germany, Spain and the UK (Codagnone et al, eds. 2009) and three reports on case studies in France, Germany and Spain. It puts these findings into theoretical perspective, indicates the policy implications and makes recommendations.JRC.DDG.J.4-Information Societ

Long-Term Care Challenges in an Ageing Society: The Role of ICT and Migrants Results from a Study on England, Germany, Italy and Spain

This report synthesizes and discusses the findings of a series of studies on the use of ICT to support caregivers providing Long-Term Care at home, with particular attention to migrant caregivers. The use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for health and social care is playing an increasingly important role in the context of the demographic changes. As, on the one hand, people are getting older and the need for care is increasing, and, on the other hand, the number of formal and informal caregivers is decreasing, technical devices are seen as a possible solution to this dilemma. At the same time, people in need of care and their relatives have a tendency to informally employ private care assistants, often from migrant backgrounds, to assist those in need of care in their homes with daily tasks, so as to avoid and postpone their transferral into institutional care. To better understand the current and prospective use of ICT to assist informal caregivers, and in particular those of migrant origin, JRC-IPTS conducted a series of exploratory studies, assessing the situation in Italy, Spain, Germany and the UK. This report gives an overview on the situation of domiciliary care in each of these countries; investigates the opportunities for ICT in home care and identifies drivers and barriers for the deployment of ICT by caregivers with a particular focus on migrant care assistants.JRC.DDG.J.4-Information Societ

DigComp at Work: The EU's digital competence framework in action on the labour market: a selection of case studies

This report and its accompanying Implementation Guide (published separately) support stakeholders in the implementation of the European Digital Competence Frame work (DigComp) in contexts of employability and employment through the analysis and sharing of 9 existing inspiring practices and related resources of DigComp implementations. The list of examples provided in the Report´s Annex is not exhaustive and aims to illustrate the wide range of DigComp implementation practices.JRC.B.4-Human Capital and Employmen

Learning2.0. The Impact of Web2.0 Innovation on Education and Training in Europe

This report presents the outcomes of the expert workshop held at the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) on 29 and 30 October 2008 to discuss the impact of the social computing on Education and Training (E&T) in Europe. The workshop aimed to validate the results of the Learning 2.0 study, launched by IPTS in collaboration with DG EAC. The study explored the impact of social computing on E&T in Europe (in terms of contribution to the innovation of educational practice, and to more inclusive learning opportunities for the knowledge society). It also assessed Europe¿s position in the take up of social computing in formal educational contexts and - by identifying opportunities and challenges - devised policy options for EU decision makers. The report offers a structured account of the debate that took place during the two day workshop. It reflects the discussion on the potential of social computing take up in organized educational contexts, focusing on innovation (from the pedagogical, organisational and technological standpoints), and on inclusion. It further discusses how, despite the recent emergence of the phenomenon mostly outside E&T institutions, its primarily experimental nature within formal E&T contexts, and the speed of its evolution, there are clear signs that it can transform educational practice and that a new schooling culture is called for. The report then presents the main risks that were identified by the experts and proposes a number of items for research and the policy agenda to respond to the educational needs of society as it is being transformed by the social computing wave. Finally, it summarizes the trends identified as likely to affect the future evolution of the learning landscape.JRC.J.4-Information Societ

EntreComp at Work.: The European Entrepreneurship Competence Framework in action in the labour market: a selection of case studies.

Today’s world is characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Technological developments are redefining the nature of work, transferring tasks from humans to algorithms or robots. Demographic trends, globalisation, climate change, are also contributing to rapid transformations of labour markets. To thrive in world where technology is pervasive and fast evolving, problems are wide-raging and challenges global, both individuals and collective entities, such as companies or public bodies, need to develop new competences that secure their resilience in the face of a fast changing economy and society. Being able to adapt to change, working well in teams, using office software, assisting customers, using a computer, solving problems, communicating well, being creative and able to prioritise and managing projects are often listed among the skills for the future. These are embedded in the knowledge, skills and attitudes that the 2018 Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning has identified as critical for citizens not only to cope with fast changing labour markets, but also to be active contributors to more resilient societies. In particular, they relate to digital and entrepreneurship competences. To support these two competences the European Commission has published two reference frameworks, the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens, also known as DigComp , and the Entrepreneurship Competence Framework, known as EntreComp. EntreComp at Work focuses on how EntreComp is being used for the provision of services supporting individuals to progress towards and participate in labour market activities or entrepreneurial ventures. Presenting 10 case studies, this publication provides insights into actual uses of EntreComp to address the entrepreneurial skills challenge that Labour Market Intermediary organisations (LMI) face in support individuals in a journey towards sustainable employment.JRC.B.4-Human Capital and Employmen

ICT, Social Capital and Cultural Diversity: Report on a Joint DG JRC/IPTS-DG INFSO Workshop held in Istanbul (Turkey), 25 April 2007

This report presents the key results of an expert workshop jointly organized by the Information Society Unit at IPTS and DG Information Society and Media, Directorate H, eInclusion Unit, complemented by additional research. The objective of the workshop was to analyse the potential of ICT (in particular social computing) and social capital, for the social and economic integration and participation of Immigrants and Ethnic Minorities (IEM). This objective had been defined as a priority in the Riga Ministerial Declaration on eInclusion. The report also contains policy recommendations, based on the analysis presented, with a view to contributing to the preparation of the 2008 eInclusion Initiative.JRC.J.4-Information Societ

The Impact of Social Computing on the EU Information Society and Economy

This report provides a systematic empirical assessment of the creation, use and adoption of specific social computing applications and its impact on ICT/media industries, personal identity, social inclusion, education and training, healthcare and public health, and government services and public governance.JRC.J.4-Information Societ

Bridging cultural heritage and communities through digital technologies: Understanding perspectives and challenges

We present and discuss the results of a qualitative study aimed at identifying what role interactive digital technologies could play in facilitating the participation of communities at risk of exclusion (particularly migrants and refugees) in cultural and heritage-related activities. Culture and heritage are known to be key factors in fostering social inclusion, and this has the potential for contributing to both the wellbeing of these communities and to cultural institutions themselves. Through surveys and interviews with two cohorts of participants (cultural heritage professionals and community facilitators), we gathered insights about their perspectives on how ICT tools could support their work with and for communities, as well as the challenges they face. This work sheds light on the opportunities and barriers surrounding the use of digital technologies for participation in the cultural heritage sector, which is timely due to the increasing focus on grassroots and community-led heritage initiatives and to the growing body of work on participatory ICT in disciplines such as human-computer interaction and community informatics

Las personas jóvenes y las TIC. Iniciativas orientadas hacia jóvenes en riesgo de exclusión social

Durante la redacción de la anterior edición del Informe eEspaña asomaban los primeros datos que indicaban que la desaceleración económica tenía todas las trazas de convetirse en crisis y en algún punto del mismo ya se mencionaba que sería en la edición de este año cuando podríamos evaluar con más conocimiento de causa lo sucedido. Pues bien, hemos aquí, y lo que era crisis hoy ya es recesión. Y, efectivamente, hoy podemos hablar de los efectos de esta recesión en los temas que ocupan, y preocupan, a quienes elaboramos este Informe. Esos efectos van pespunteando el texto y permiten arrojar tres primeras conclusiones: el impacto de la crisis afecta al macrosector TIC, que prácticamente se estanca en 2008, planteando dudas acerca de lo profundo de sus consecuencias debido a su estrecha relación, por el peso en el mismo de las telecomunicaciones, con la demanda privada; en segundo lugar también se puede afirmar que el sector se está viendo menos influido que otros por la coyuntura económica, debido en gran parte a los cambios sociales que las TIC han producido y que se han convertido en comportamientos que implican necesidades de uso de estas tecnologías, lo que supone más una presión sobre el gasto que una paralización del consumo, permitiendo otorgar a este sector un papel fundamental en la recuperación económica y en la salida de la crisis, tanto por las razones citadas como por las relacionadas con un nuevo modelo de sociedad o modelo productivo (ahora precisamente a debate); la tercera secuela tiene asimismo una lectura teñida de optimismo como es que la Sociedad de la Información españolasigue creciendo y va adquiriendo un tamaño crítico ciertamente importante.JRC.DDG.J.4-Information Societ