i2010 - A European Information Society for growth and employment
The is the European Union policy framework for the information society. It promotes the positive contribution that information and communication technologies (ICT) can make to the economy, society and personal quality of life. The European Commission presented it in June 2005 as the new initiative for the years up to 2010.
The i2010 strategy has 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 are 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, are reviewed and updated through i2010 Annual Reports. The annual report also analyses developments in the ICT sector and assesses the Member States' progress in implementing their ICT objectives.
Moreover, i2010 has undergone a mid-term review to make sure that it remains up to date with the rapidly changing ICT environment. The updated strategy was presented in April 2008. 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 builds on the eEurope initiative, which came to an end in 2005.
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