1. ICTPSP Call 2007 ICT for ageing well
Peter Wintlev-Jensen
DG INFSO
ICT for Inclusion

2. Ageing: challenge and opportunity
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Gary Bridge, Cisco Nobel event, Dec 2005

3. Dependency ratio rising
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Gary Bridge, Cisco Nobel event, Dec 2005

4. Ageing: a global phenomenon
Japan EU
OECD total
United States
Population aged 65 and over (Ratio to the total population, in %, source OECD)
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5. Economic benefits – some examples
Germany
Source: GesundheitScout 24 GmbH and Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz; and Kristin Säteröy, Ericsson Enterprise
A tripling of the market for smart homes applications in Europe between 2005 and 2020, from 13 million people up to 37 million
Source: Walter studies, DG EMPL
In the Netherlands alone, seniors would spend €500 million per year above what they are currently spending if targeted by appropriate ICT products and services.
Source: Silver Economy Network
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6. Towards an action plan for ageing well in the information society
Building awareness and consensus
Visibility, joint strategies, partnerships
Putting enabling conditions in place
Interoperability, legal conditions, tackling barriers
Stimulating take-up
Best practice, pilots (CIP), public procurement
Preparing the future
Research & development: FP7 + support to AAL 169 joint programme with Member States(co-decision)
Policy Coordination with Member States
Sharing best practice, Benchmarking progress
Regulatory and awareness measures Reimbursement
Council Communication on ICT and Ageing (to be verified)
Setting up a Stakeholder Platform
Ageing related ICT Research and development
Significantly stepping up focus and budget for Research in FP7
Use Art. 169 to set up a joint RTD programme with Member States
Stimulating various other funding sources
e.g. Structural funds, pre-commercial public procurements
Promoting best use, lead markets with large scale pilots
Using ICT part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme
Providing comprehensive socio-economic evidence on ICT investments
interoperability, standards, Innovative public procurement
Knowledge sharing, Awareness raising
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7. e-Inclusion Objectives Call 2007 Overview
Accessible digital Audiovisual (AV) systems – accessible Digital TV
ICT for ageing well
Pilots Type B
Budget allocation: 15 M €
ICT for active ageing at work
ICT for enhancing social integration and cultural diversity
eInclusion innovation platform
Thematic Networks
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8. Considerations for eInclusion Pilots B
Pilots Type B
Considerations for eInclusion Pilots B
Accessible digital Audiovisual (AV) systems – Digital TV
(1 Pilot)
ICT for ageing well (several Pilots)
Implementation of ICT based innovative services, building on existing initiatives
Engaging full service value chain in the consortium (including service providers, commercial organisations, users, public authorities)
Overcoming of fragmentation for scaling up & investment
Proposing sustainable business models
Achieving economies of scale; high visibility
Enabling interoperability and replication of the solutions
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9. ICT for Aging Well Pilots
Pilots Type B
ICT for Aging Well Pilots
Objective
Improve quality of life and ensure efficient health and social care for the ageing population – with focus on > ICT support for cognitive problems and early dementia > Chronic disease monitoring
Expected outcomes
Several pilot actions for ageing well building on integrated innovative solutions and platforms
Deliverables:
> interoperable personal/health/social services
> validated common specifications and guidelines
> comprehensive socio-economic evidence, cost-effectiveness
> detailed plans for large-scale sustainable uptake after the pilot
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10. ICT for Aging Well Pilots
Pilots Type B
ICT for Aging Well Pilots
Characteristics
Timely availability and own financing of infrastructures required
Strong involvement of users to ensure acceptance
Taking into account ethical and privacy issues
Can build on existing or emerging regional initiatives
Expected Impact
Substantial increase of independence and quality of life of older people, their families and carers
Increased effectiveness of care systems, sustainable chronic disease management systems
Increased market potential for European industry, in particular SMEs
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For more information on ICT for Inclusion:
eInclusion
eInclusion discussion site
Contact person for ageing well CIP ICT PSP
peter.wintlev-jensen(a)ec.europa.eu
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