Knowledge Economy Project

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The Knowledge Economy Project will accelerate the participation of knowledge disadvantaged communities within the knowledge-based society and economy in Romania. To this end, the Project will enable the Government implement the National Strategy for the New Economy and Implementation of the Information Society, as well as the European Union (EU) programs related to the information society for all. The project consists of the following components. Component 1 - Access to Information Communications Technology (ICT) in knowledge disadvantaged communities, and improved digital literacy - shall provide access to ICT services through the provision of physical equipment and connectivity, as well as provide the local populace with the basic digital literacy skills required to increase their utilization of knowledge. Component 2 - development and promotion of e-government services - will finance the full-scale implementation and deployment of a small number of e-government services, currently being piloted through the use of local community e-network (LCeNs), as the primary means of access, prior to full-scale deployment on a national level. Component 3 - promotion of e-commerce and innovation support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) - will facilitate Internet-based networks between MSMEs, both in horizontal clusters, and vertical supply chains, serving as a platform of both absorption of innovations, and market support, making MSMEs better informed, more competitive, placing Romania in-line with EU standards. Finally, Component 4 - Project Management - through the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), responsible to manage the Project Management Unit.