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    EL URBACT programm otsib PARIMAID PRAKTIKAID

    Sel kevadsuvel saab alguse üks lihtsamaid teekondi, et liituda URBACT programmi võrgustikega (üleeuroopaliste linnavõrgustikega kogemuste vahetamiseks).

    Annika Vaiko

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    Nová URBACT výzva pro příklady dobré praxe je otevřena!

    V rámci této výzvy, která je pro města otevřena až do 30. června 2024, hledá program URBACT osvědčenou dobrou praxi, která je účinná, participativní, integrovaná, relevantní pro Evropskou unii a přenositelná do jiných evropských měst.

    Markéta Horská

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    Bridging the Digital Divide: Insights from the "Digitali senza Frontiere" Pilot Course

    In today's interconnected world, digital literacy is not just a skill but a fundamental requirement for participation in society. However, access to digital resources and the ability to utilize them effectively remains uneven, with certain demographics facing significant barriers. Addressing this issue, our DIGI-INCLUSION network italian partner, Lepida, organized a pilot course named "Digitali senza Frontiere: A Guide to Inclusive Digital Literacy" was conducted, marking a significant step towards bridging the digital divide, particularly in the Apennine region.

    Led by Alessandro Borri from Centro Provinciale per l’Istruzione Adulti Montagna, the pilot course shed light on the stark reality of the digital divide, emphasizing gender inequalities in access to online services. Collaborators Mariangela Di Carolo and Fernanda Lozano Garcia of Bolab association highlighted the importance of empowering migrant women through co-designed pathways for acquiring computer skills.

     


    The pilot, conducted within the framework of the DIGI-INCLUSION network activities and Festival of the Cultura Tecnica, was a comprehensive program aimed at bridging the digital divide for women enrolled in adult education, particularly in the Apennine region. Scheduled to kick off in October 2023, the program outlined five modules divided into six sessions each, catering to approximately 15 participants.

    Taking place between October 17th and 27th, 2023, the pilot course represented a successful model for future initiatives. Organized by Lepida and their collaborative partners, the course showcased its effectiveness in promoting inclusive digital literacy.

    AlbertMollet

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    Bridging the Digital Divide: Insights from Festival della Cultura Tecnica 2023

    In December 2023, the Festival della Cultura Tecnica implemented its challenging program , focusing on the theme of Sustainable Development Goal 10: "Reducing Inequalities." The event, organized by the Metropolitan City of Bologna and various partners, sought to go in depth into the complex relations between technology, science, and integrated knowledge in the pursuit of equity and inclusion. A key highlight of the festival was the discussion on digitalization and its implications, shedding light on the challenges faced in the Apennine region. 

     

    AlbertMollet

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    Second Transnational Meeting in person in Torres Vedras

    On April 15th, 16th, and 17th, the second transnational meeting of the DIGI-INCLUSION network was held in Torres Vedras, Portugal and was attended by the network's Lead Expert, Ian Graham and the following delegations from all the network partners:

     

    - Mollet del Vallès (Network leader)
     

    - Jelgava Municipality (Latvia)
     

    - Municipality of Alexandroupolis (Greece)
     

    - Gdansk Entrepreneurship Foundation (Poland)
     

    - Municipality of Iași (Romania)
     

    - Boulogne sur mer Développement Côte de Opale (France)
     

    - Lepida ScpA (Italy)
     

    - Municipality of Torres Vedras (Portugal)
     

    - Department of Development and International Projects of the Canton of Zenica-Doboj (DDIP ZDC) (Bosnia and Herzegovina

    AlbertMollet

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