16/05/2024
Registration open: House of Europe ‘Hatathon’ on digitalising cultural heritage
Museum and library staff, cultural workers, arts managers, tech specialists, Web developers and designers, creative entrepreneurs and anyone eager to share ideas and expertise are invited to participate in ‘Hatathon 5.0’ on 21–27 May 2024. This online ideathon and training programme gathers specialists and activists to generate new approaches and tools for digitalising, documenting and preserving the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine.
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09/01/2024
EU4Digital launches data governance strategies activity for quality public data
Recent developments in electronic services, information exchange, use of artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making across various sectors means that reliable and accessible data are vital. To respond to the growing demand for high-quality and easily accessible public data in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region, the EU4Digital Facility kicked off its new data governance strategies activity on 6 December 2023.
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08/01/2024
‘Journal as a Service’ supports academic publishing in Armenia
The Armenian national research and education network ASNET-AM has introduced a groundbreaking ‘Journal as a Service’ initiative for academic publishing, using cloud computing resources established through the EU4Digital: Connecting Research and Education Communities (EaPConnect) project.
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12/12/2023
Eastern Partnership Foreign Affairs Ministerial meeting highlights digital
Connectivity, regional roaming and the digital transition were among the topics discussed in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) ministerial meeting on 11 December 2023. This event brought together foreign ministers of EU countries and their counterparts from five of the six Eastern partner countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine). The event provided an opportunity to exchange views on the Eastern Partnership, take stock of its achievements and identify concrete recommendations for the future of the policy.
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09/12/2023
UNCTAD eWeek charts a sustainable, inclusive path for the digital economy
More than 3,500 participants explored how to turn digital opportunities into shared and sustainable development gains during UNCTAD eWeek 2023, on 4–8 December.
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08/12/2023
EU4Digital publishes Eastern Partnership start-up ecosystem report
EU4Digital Facility has published a study report that maps and diagnoses the start-up ecosystem in the Eastern Partnership (EaP). Produced by the EU4Digital ICT Innovation stream, the report defines the concept of high-performing incubation, presents analysis of the current situation and provides recommendations for the development of associated support programmes in the partner countries – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The report is available online and feedback is invited.
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07/12/2023
European Innovation Council Info Day gathers innovative Armenian companies
Innovative Armenian companies gathered in Yerevan on 5 December 2023 for the European Innovation Council Info Day. The organisation presented its main activities, interests and support mechanisms. The programmes of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia to create favourable conditions for innovative companies were also presented.
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07/12/2023
European Training Foundation’s 2024 plan prioritises digitalisation and Eastern partner countries
The European Training Foundation (ETF) helps countries around the European Union (EU) to reform their education, training and labour market systems. The 2024 work programme of this EU agency will promote digitalisation and innovation in education, with a focus on Ukraine and EU candidate countries including Georgia and Moldova, among other goals and focus points. This strategic plan was approved on 24 November 2023.
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06/12/2023
Young voices wanted! European Training Foundation #MySkills4You campaign
Young citizens from the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region are invited to contribute to the European Training Foundation (ETF) #MySkills4You initiative, launched on 4 December 2023.
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06/12/2023
Armenian government and Amazon Web Services explore tech collaboration
Senior representatives of the Armenian government and Amazon Web Services (AWS) met on 29 November 2023, to discuss tech sector advancements and cooperation. AWS is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and application programming interfaces (APIs) to individuals, companies, and governments.
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04/12/2023
Armenia’s first AI supercomputing centre expected to boost technological advances
Armenia is set to launch its first artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputing centre, equipped with cutting-edge technology. The ground-breaking project is backed by a budget of USD 8.5 million (3.5 billion AMD), symbolising a significant leap towards Armenia’s technolgical advancement.
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29/11/2023
EU4Digital DESI Accelerator event marks milestone moment
EU4Digital Facility has marked a significant milestone in its activities to accelerate the ability of Eastern partner countries to gather data in line with EU best practices and incorporate more accurate digital performance-related data in their national strategies. A regional event on 24 November 2023 provided an opportunity to close and reflect on the first phase of EU4Digital DESI Accelerator activities and start to prepare for the second.
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27/11/2023
eHealth Network spotlights strategic steps towards cross-border services
How can doctors obtain the medical records of new patients who have moved between countries? Digital health systems that allow for cross-border exchange of information and access to services are more important than ever in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region. The EU4Digital eHealth thematic area works with Eastern partner countries to build their eHealth strategies as a vital step towards improving healthcare for their residents. Two eHealth Network workshops, online on 16 and 24 November, covered diverse topics including financing, innovation and activism in digital health.
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