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Human Capital and Digital Skills in the Digital Economy and Society Index

The Commission monitors ‘internet user skills’ and ‘advanced skills and development’ across the EU to ensure people are equipped for the digital decade.

The European Commission has been monitoring Member States’ digital progress through the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) reports since 2014. As of 2023, and in line with the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, DESI is now integrated into the State of the Digital Decade report and used to monitor progress towards the digital targets. 

Digital Economy and Society Index Report 2022 — Human Capital

DESI 2022 Human Capital graph showing Finland, the Netherlands and Ireland ranking top three

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Digital Economy and Society Index 2021

The Commission published the results of the 2021 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), which tracks digital progress made in EU Member States in key areas.

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Commission publishes analysis on macro-economic potential of digital transformation by independent consultant

The Commission is publishing a report done by their independent consultant on the macro-economic potential of the digital transformation of the European economy. The paper looks into the challenges that the EU faces, including the COVID-19 implications, and the ways to address them to achieve the aims set out in the strategy on Shaping Europe’s Digital Future.

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