Project nr 5D018, INTERREG III B CADSES Neighbourhood Programme, Measure 2.2 – Improving access to knowledge and information society.

The project fostered on digital culture among rural citizens by demonstrating ways to bridge the digital divide through advanced broadband telecommunications (satellite, wireless) providing participated remote areas with access to the Info- Society. Existing local establishments were turned into pilot telecentres functioning as a hub, which provided the local labor force and citizens of all ages with fast Internet access to opportunities for lifelong learning creativity and development. The project involved users in the creation or adaptation of applications specifically addressing their own needs. Implementation was based on analyses of user needs, cost/benefit of technological options, compatibility with national strategies, and identified best practices. Partners came from regions with common characteristics and share experience in ICT and spatial development issues. In Poland the telecenter was established in telecenter in Rokiciny Podhalańskie (Raba Wyżna community, Nowy Targ county, Małopolska Region).

Partners:

• Research Academic Computer Technology Institute, Partas, Greece (Project Coordinator),
• Municipality of Alonnisos, Greece,
• Department for Regional Affairs of Italian Presidency Council,
• Umbria Region,
• Svillupo Marche, Italy,
• Media Design Center of Dresden Technical University, Germany,
• Progress and Business Foundation, Poland,
• Municipality of Dymi, Greece
• Ellinogermaniki Agogi, Greece,
• Recreation and Development Union, Bulgaria,
• Central State Administrative Office for e-Croatia