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High Speed Broadband – A Challenge for Europe’s Regions European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology Brussels, 19 th September 2012. ERNACT. The ERNACT network is implementing Digital Agenda projects with 44 European Regions and Cities.
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High Speed Broadband – A Challenge for Europe’s RegionsEuropean Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology Brussels, 19th September 2012
The ERNACT network is implementing Digital Agenda projects with 44 European Regions and Cities
ERNACT regions harness EU Programmes in a coherent manner to achieve Digital Agenda goals
Project Metrics Participation in 26 approved transnational projects • 15 as a Lead partner • 8 as a partner • 3 as a consultant/facilitator • 79 % success rate • € 2 Million average
ERNACT is currently implementing the following Digital Agendaprojects:
ENGAGE • Budget • € 1,393,639 • Duration • Apr’2012 – Mar’2015 • (36 months) • Funding programme Aim • Help rural regions across Europe to better understand and address: • “How to build a high speed broadband (HSB) Network and promote its use at efficient cost in rural areas”.
Examine European Good practices • External experts advice ENGAGE: Methodology • Study visits / Thematic workshops • Exchange of staff based on partners interests • Decision makers engagement • Financial support search • Communication activities • North West Region implementation plan • Financial support
Jose Manuel San Emeterio Programme Manager ERNACT NetworkUnit 150, CoLabLYIT, Port Road Letterkenny Co. DonegalIreland email: jsanemeterio@ernact.eu tel: +353 74 91 68212 web: www.ernact.eu