Visualization – Web accessibility– why it matters?

EU Web Accessibility Directive: websites and apps of the public sector have to meet specific technical accessibility criteria. ”Web accessibility is not only about technical standards, web architecture, and design. It is a matter of political will and moral obligation.” (UNCRPD, Article 9 of the Convention) Digital accessibility: centers on access to digital technological resources, […]

Visualization – Open data and openness of the government

Open government is the government whose public processes are more transparent public information is available online citizens and civil society organizations are encouraged to participate via platform-based forms of participation. This visualization is available in English, Macedonian, Albanian, Serbian and Montenegrin. This visualization is part of the project Increasing Civic Engagement in the Digital Agenda […]

Visualization – Digital transformation

To counter the transition caused by the restructuration of job-skill demand in contemporary society we need: up-to-date educational system reskilling upskilling life-long learning This visualization is available in English, Macedonian, Albanian, Serbian and Montenegrin. This visualization is part of the project Increasing Civic Engagement in the Digital Agenda – ICEDA, co-funded by the European Union. […]

Analysis of e-services in municipalities of the Republic of North Macedonia

Almost all strategies for the development of an information society and digital technologies relating to public administration reform plan activities for the state to create an enabling environment for innovation and to ensure delivery of personalised, easily available services for all users, thereby enhancing the transparency and accountability of state institutions. In the case of […]

Visualization – General Data Protection Regulation

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) -A set of rules related to European digital privacy legislation (https://cutt.ly/wYkLFu4). Gives citizens more control over our data. Puts limitations on what institutions, businesses, and organizations can do with our data. Personal data are collected under strict protocols. Those who collect our data are obliged to protect it from misuse. […]

Visualization – Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ‘’an area of software engineering that helps humans do their tasks better by automatization”. Serbia adopted its national AI Strategy for the period between 2020 and 2025. North Macedonia is currently developing its first AI Strategy. Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo still haven’t tackled AI in their strategic documents. This visualization is […]

Visualization – Digital skills & Digital Competences

Digital skills- they include basic tool-related skills, but also problem-solving skills, creativity skills, prolonged learning skills. Digital competencies – broader, include digital skills. Having certain knowledge, skills, and developed attitudes that enable us to have creative and critical approaches towards technology use. Digital competencies – Defined within the European Digital Competence Framework (https://cutt.ly/ATDnNBH) This visualization […]

Visualization – Data-driven culture

Data-driven culture-making decisions based on data-derived facts. The preconditions for establishing a data-driven culture: access to data quality of data governance of usage knowledge and technology to prepare and analyze data This visualization is available in English, Macedonian, Albanian, Serbian and Montenegrin. This visualization is part of the project Increasing Civic Engagement in the Digital […]

Visualization – How does e-governance ensure transparency?

How does e-governance ensure transparency? It increases citizens’ possibilities to communicate with the government. It increases the efficiency of public administration. It makes the government more accountable to the public. It provides participation in political processes, creating laws and strategic documents via the web This visualization is available in English, Macedonian, Albanian, Serbian and Montenegrin. […]

Visualization – Digital Responsibility

Digital responsibility: using technology in a way to conveniently navigate the ethical challenges associated with situations such as privacy, neutrality, digital division, transparency, etc. Citizenship in both the “real” and digital world includes norms and responsibilities. Rights and opportunities to work and live in digital and interconnected spaces require an ethical, legal and safe environment. […]

Visualization – Digitization, digitalization and digital transformation

When scanning a paper document to a digital format, it is a conversion=digitization. When you include collecting data, using online tools to analyze them, and form decisions, it is a process=digitalization. When embracing technology as a part of your daily life and using it smartly, it is a transformation=digital transformation. This visualization is available in […]

A Mini-Guide to Conspiracy Theories

The publication “A Mini-Guide to Conspiracy Theories” builds on the Handbook for Informal Media Literacy Education “Critical Thinking to Exposing Misinformation” previously published as part of the Metamorphosis Foundation’s Critical Thinking for Mediawise Citizens project implemented by the Metamorphosis Foundation and Eurothink with the support of the European Union. The handbook serves as a key […]