The Concluding Report of the The Information Society Network, is available to download in PDF format from here.  The full report is available in English and extended Executive Summaries are available in - French; German; Dutch; Italian; Estonian; Polish and Spanish.

Download the Press Release here.

Hard copies can also be obtained by contacting the Lead Partner of the network.

ISN seeks to address the division between the information rich and information poor by building upon the experience of local project partners through establishing exchanges of partner cities and their experiences of using technology to promote social inclusion and cohesion. The network is made up of partners from 13 european cities lead by Manchester, UK.

The emergence of the information society has added new complexities and opportunities to the process of urban regeneration. On the one hand adding to the speed and scale of change, while on the other hand providing new tools and processes which can help to mitigate the impact of that change. Cities across the world face similar challenges in terms of finding coherent and effective policies and strategies that will support and sustain economic growth and connect the opportunities created by economic growth with the needs of their citizens. Technology is an essential prerequisite for tackling social exclusion and economic restructuring.

ISN Partner Cities:

UK - Manchester, Glasgow; Spain - Gijon, Aviles, Valencia; Italy - Bari; Germany - Gera; Netherlands - The Hague; France - Tourcoing; Finland - Helsinki; Estonia - Tallinn; Poland - Gdansk, Warsaw