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Langas į ateitį (Window to the Future) initiative aims to boost internet usage and e-service adoption in Lithuania, enhancing living standards and competitiveness. Established in 2002 by leading companies, it has successfully trained over 75,000 people in computer literacy since 2002, with a focus on various age groups. The initiative collaborates with partners like Microsoft and government entities to provide comprehensive training programs, driving societal modernization and digital inclusion. Join us for a brighter future through digital skills!
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Langas į ateitį Activities to the Development of the Information Society of Lithuania Loreta Krizinauskiene Managing Director Association Langas į ateitį/Window to the Future
We come from Lithuania Population~3.500.000Capital VilniusInternet penetration 55,1% (LT) 63,1% (EU)
Langas į ateitį (Window to the Future) background Langas į ateitįis a Society modernization initiative launched by private business companies in 2002 Mission- to promote the use of internet and e-services in Lithuania and in this way stimulate the growth of the standard of living, as well as Lithuania’s competitive ability among European and World countries Members:OMNITEL, Swedbank, SEB bankas, IT company ATEA Partners:Ministry of Interior, Microsoft Lietuva, public relations company PR Service, law firm LAWIN and Public Policy and Management Institute
Langas į Ateitį Activities since 2002 Establishing public Internet Access points Training society in using computers and Internet Promoting the usage of online services
Langas į ateitį became a stimulator in PIAP development in 2002-2008 Integrating private, state and ERDF a net of over 800 PIAPs was established till 2008
Society training projects • 20 000 people involved in Internet trainings in 2003 (private business funds) • 50 400 adults in “Computer Literacy Basics for a Lithuanian E-citizen” in 2006-2008 (ESF) • Over 7000 online courses participants in 2008-2010 (Microsoft Unlimited Potential Program) Total result – over 75 000 people trained
Computer Literacy Basicsfor a Lithuanian E-citizen (project results 2006-2008) 50 400 participants
Age group Part of all (%) under 18 1 % 18-24 5 % 25-39 28 % 40-59 54 % over 60 12 % Participants age groups (average age – 43)
Training content • PC Basics • Internet & E–mail • Safety on the Net • Information Search • Using E–services • State Learning standards • E–Citizensyllabus
Training content evaluation Part of participants Excellent and good 96, 45% Lecturer’s skills evaluation Part of participants Excellent and good 99, 42% Participants feedback
The Rolling Snowball Model: From Idea to Massive Movement EU Structural Funds provided conditions to extend the plannedinitiative to the large scale. Even very strong business enterprises alone are not capable ofessentially changing the situation in Lithuania but with private, state and EU Funds support the goal has been reached.
If you want a better future come and get it bycomputer! www.langasiateiti.ltinfo@langasiateiti.ltTel. +370 5 2397813