Digitization, i.e. the collection and use of online tools for their analysis and decision-making, is an important process that is expected to lead to the progress of society. In all spheres and for all social groups (without exception), digitalization is an effective mechanism for improving the well-being of citizens. Technology should be accepted as part […]
#ICEDA2021 These are the things that the ICEDA team has been working on, and it will continue doing in the upcoming period: A strong regional network of empowered CSOs advocating for new digital services and improvement of the existing ones. Increased capacities of CSOs and media for tackling challenges related to the Digital Agenda. Local […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
