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Enhancing High-Speed Broadband Access in Rural European Regions

The ERNACT network is driving the Digital Agenda across 44 European regions with a strong commitment to enhancing high-speed broadband (HSB) access in rural areas. Through the ENGAGE project, which has a budget of €1.39 million, the initiative seeks to equip rural regions with effective strategies to build and promote HSB networks. The project includes study visits, workshops, and expert consultations to share successful practices and ensure decision-makers are engaged. With a 79% success rate, ERNACT aims to bridge the digital divide across Europe.

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Enhancing High-Speed Broadband Access in Rural European Regions

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  1. High Speed Broadband – A Challenge for Europe’s RegionsEuropean Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology Brussels, 19th September 2012

  2. ERNACT

  3. The ERNACT network is implementing Digital Agenda projects with 44 European Regions and Cities

  4. ERNACT regions harness EU Programmes in a coherent manner to achieve Digital Agenda goals

  5. 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

  6. ERNACT is currently implementing the following Digital Agendaprojects:

  7. 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”.

  8. ENGAGE: Partners

  9. 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

  10. ENGAGE: Opportunities

  11. Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland

  12. 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

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