Description (short summary):
The annual report provides an overview of progress on the actions of the Digital Agenda for Europe, updating the list of completed actions since the Digital Agenda Scoreboard in May 2011, and outlining the work ahead.

This document is part of the efforts of the European Commission on the implementation and governance of the Digital Agenda, further to other activities in 2011 including the Digital Agenda Scoreboard, the Digital Agenda Assembly, and the Digital Agenda Going Local.

The overall aim of the Digital Agenda is to deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a digital single market based on fast and ultra fast internet and interoperable applications. The Digital Agenda is a key component of the Europe 2020 strategy to provide growth and jobs in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

This report also concentrates on the steps to be taken over the next 12-24 months to deliver the actions within the Digital Agenda, in particular to contribute to the Smart Growth pillar of the Europe 2020 strategy.

Number of pages: 19

Related ePractice publications:
EU: A Digital Agenda for Europe - Commission Communication
EU: Digital Agenda Scoreboard 2011