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
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- Digital Inclusion and Skills in the EU 2015 (ppt)
- Digital Inclusion and Skills in the EU 2015 (pdf)
- Background Document on the Digital Skills Indicator 2015 (pdf)
Documents 2014
- Digital Inclusion and Skills in the EU 2014
- Measuring Digital Skills across the EU: EU wide indicators of Digital Competence (read more)
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From 2014 to 2022, the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) summarised indicators on Europe’s digital performance and tracked the progress of EU countries.
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The Commission follows developments of telecoms markets in each EU country, reporting on investment, regulation, and markets.
As new technologies emerge, the Commission monitors their integration in businesses and eCommerce.
The Commission follows updates in the ICT sector, including in research and development, which contributes significantly to the EU economy.
The Commission measures the number of people using the Internet across the EU and what activities they use it for.
The Commission monitors indicators of digital public services in the EU to ensure citizens and governments are enjoying the full potential of this technology.
The Commission continues to monitor connectivity throughout the EU, measuring both supply and demand of fixed and mobile broadband.
The 2023 Digital Decade country reports outline how each Member State is doing regarding the Digital Decade cardinal points: Digital Skills, Digital Infrastructures, Digitalisation of Businesses and Digitalisation of Public Services.
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