The Next Re-Generation Making it so Stephen Dodson National Director – DC10plus Adviser to CLG Digital Inclusion Policy Team

The DC10plus collaboration grew out of the Government’s Digital Challenge competition. The network links urban and rural authorities. DC10plus Founder Members: Birmingham & Shropshire Bristol Ealing Hull Manchester Milton Keynes Norfolk Nottingham Stratford-upon-Avon Sunderland DC10plus

The DC10plus Inclusion Network Expanded to: 850 members drawn from public, private, third, academic and think tank sectors. Forefront of discussion on digital inclusion and innovation. Influenced policy and supported new projects for example the 198 NI ‘tool-kit’ Gives an opportunity for practitioners to exchange ideas, good and next practice examples on how technology can be used to tackle social, economic and environmental issues.

DC10plus is championing a forward looking, citizen focused agenda for ICT. Education Jobs Healthcare Civic Participation Carbon Reduction

It is neither morally acceptable nor economically sustainable to leave millions of people behind, unable to use Information and Communications Technologies to their advantage," "In today's society, access to information by all citizens is a right as well as a condition for prosperity. Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Information Society and Media. 30/11/07

DC10plus is leading the way nationally and regionally to create a digitally inclusive society, where everyone has easy access to ICT skills, hardware & fast connectivity - and feels confident and at ease in the digital world “Digital technologies impact on almost every aspect of modern society, creating huge social benefits. They can improve how we work, how we are entertained, how we communicate with each other, the healthcare available to us, and how information and knowledge can be brought together and used for our benefit. We now take for granted the technologies that give us these new opportunities. Our lives have been transformed by technology”. Right Hon Paul Murphy MP – October /

‘Out-of-the-loop’ 11% don't have a mobile phone 27% don't yet have a digital TV, and 26% of those who do, have non- interactive forms of Digital Terrestrial TV 33% of UK households don't have a home computer 39% of adults in the UK don't use the internet 23% of children have never accessed the internet from home and 29% lack such access 47% - “do not want to, do not need to or have no interest”

The Drivers for new approaches to Digital Regeneration Economic Opportunity Social InclusionService Delivery Environmental Opportunity

Service Delivery ‘Citizen centric’ ensuring that public services are centred on the needs and experiences of citizens encouraging integration and responsiveness to the diverse needs of citizens - to be achieved through cross sector collaboration. ‘Transformational Government’ - Varney

Economic opportunity Benefits of €35-85bn over five years could be generated if society would be made more inclusive, websites more accessible and broadband internet made available to all EU citizens. £130 billion+ of UK business conducted over the Internet (2006) 7 out of 10 businesses communicate with customers via their website 17 million adults manage their finances online 50%+ of online year olds use social networks 6.1 million ‘residents’ of Second Life 20.4 million UK homes have digital TV Britons send 1billion text messages every week

Environmental Opportunity “If we develop and apply ICT badly, it could add to the world’s problems. It could devour energy and accelerate climate change, worsen inequality for those who do not have access and increase pollution and resource use by encouraging ever more frenetic consumerism. If we apply ICT well, the rewards could be enormous. It could help to enhance creativity and innovation to solve our problems, build communities, give more people access to goods and services and use precious resources much more efficiently. We have the capacity - through our decisions on how we produce, buy, use and apply ICT - secure enormous social and economic benefits. These might include energy savings through monitoring and managing energy use, creating more efficient transport systems, reducing travel needs through electronic commerce, video-conferencing and other forms of electronic transactions. Producing fewer physical products that consume finite resources and increasing interaction between people and organisations”. Forum for the Future March 2007: Connected ICT and sustainable development

Social Inclusion - falling through the net An estimated 22% of the population (11.3M) people are socially excluded They suffer three or more disadvantages such as: Unemployment Living in workless households No qualifications Social housing Overcrowded Poor mental health Poor health Living alone Lacking consumer durables or enduring financial stress. HOW MUCH !! - £57.7Billion a Year

The Three C’s C C C onnectivity apability ontent

It really isn’t about the technology, it is about effective and collaborative partnership Private Sector Voluntary & Community Sector Social Enterprise Citizen need & Consumer Demand Housing providers Local authorities Businesses Health services Education GO’s RDA’s

Shared understanding and intelligent application of technology Grass roots collaboration & social innovation How to embed sustainability, innovation & environmental issues Increased capacity building across sectors More effective and efficient use of shared resources This approach gives us… A shared vision for radical change

Focused work streams for delivering Digital Inclusion Independent Living Community Capacity Building Digital Switchover Flexible Working and ICT Digital Environment and Green ICT Next Generation Broadband Access Regional Engagement & Connected Neighbourhoods

Leading the way Digital Inclusion as a driver: Public service transformation Health Business Opportunities Next Generation Access Provides opportunities: Skills Education Employment Innovation and leadership for the rest of the country

Building Digital Britain through inclusion. Communities Building Capacity Digital Switchover & Convergence Flexible Working & Worklessness Next Gen Connectivity Independent Living Digital Environment

A fully interconnected community A thriving economy Greater choice of service and how those services are delivered 24/7 service response Learning and creative individuals and communities Active civic engagement and good governance A cleaner, greener, safer environment Connected communities means transformed lives

So make it so and let’s boldly go….. Thank You