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Hungary in Information Society

Hungary's Information Society Strategy aims to catch up with advanced EU states through innovative developments and EU funds, focusing on areas like broadband internet and digital archives. The strategy supports EU accession and enhances competitiveness. The Ministry of Informatics and Communications drives initiatives in Hungarian content development and infrastructure improvement, aligning with EU standards. The strategy features sector-specific plans and highlights the importance of technology in societal progress.

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Hungary in Information Society

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  1. Mihály JambrikAdministrative State Secretary, Ministry of Informatics and CommunicationsHungary Hungary in Information Society Hradec Kralove 29 March 2004

  2. Innovation driven developments EU funds, FP6–National Development Plan Enables Hungary to catch up with advanced member states in several areas in 10 years This requires an effective development policy Hungarian Information Society Strategy /MITS / serves to fulfill the tasks described above The success of this transformation to the IS and knowledge based economy is vital to our future Vision of the IS strategy

  3. Developing the Information Society Strategy for the Government Supporting Hungary’s EU accession: Taking an active role in EU Information Society programs ( eEurope+, eEurope 2005 ) Preparing the National Development Plan’s sections dealing with the Information Society Making steps to bring Hungary to the level of EU countries Contributing to the EU priority of making EU the most competitive region of the world by 2010 Information Society Main Tasks

  4. Hungarian content development • National Digital Archive (NDA) • National Audiovisual Archive (NAVA) • Programmes for Hungarians living abroad • Programmes for Minorities in Hungary

  5. Infrastructure: Current Situation • Number of Computers and PCs - 30% of households • Internet penetration – 20% of population • Behind the EU average in some fields • Research net on European level (NIIF)

  6. Outcome of government actions - MarketProportion of broadband Internet traffic increases Q3, 2003 Q3, 2002 broadband 223,00036 % 75,00018 % modem/ISDN 50 % 418,000 623,000 343,00082 % 400,00064 % Source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH)

  7. Process of the Strategy Development eEurope 2005 eEurope+ MITS Preparation Study National Development Plan Opinions of Relevant Organizations IHM data, research Government Decision about Making a strategy Relevant legal documents IHM recommendations for the preparations of branch strategies Branch strategies Society debate Strategy of the Hungarian Information Society Action Plan 2004-2006

  8. Informatikai rész- stratégiák Ágazati stratégiák Ágazati stratégiák Informatikai rész- stratégiák Ágazati stratégiák Information technologystrategies Sectorstrategies Structure of the strategy MITS Experts Frame Strategy Recommendations Recommendations

  9. Sector strategies The sector strategies emphasize the tasks associated with the Information Society, especially the ones supported by IT infrastructure Realizations of these strategies ensure the development of the content for the Information Society

  10. Infrastructure - Tasks NIIF Maintain the research net on the current level, that is comparable to EU levels Public net The public net is the base to satisfy public demands and it can also offer infrastructure services - Net access - infrastructure base - Basic applications, public data, information - Handling support, education, Population - Increase the number of PCs, tax incentives - Increase Internet penetration

  11. New Regulatory Background • - e-Telecom Act • Introduction of the e-signature • e-Commerce Act • Postal Act

  12. Main directions of international activity

  13. Europe European Union Bilateral co-operation Regional co-operation North America Hungarian Technology Center in US Asia International organisations Minorities Main pillars of our external relations

  14. Consultative Forum on IS, Communications policy and regulation Common Projects Institutional Networking Education and R+D co-operation in ICT sector Promoting Business Relations Meeting of National IT Associations New Initiatives of Hungary for Visegrad 4+

  15. Thank you very much for your attention Ministry of Informatics and Communications HUNGARY www.ihm.hu

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