Civil society actors are crucial in bridging the digital divide in the Nordic and Baltic Region. Their work combating digital exclusion for socially at-risk groups with multifaceted needs should not be overlooked. But what does their support look like? What works, and what hinders these organisations?
As part of Nordregio’s ongoing research project, “Digital Inclusion in Action,” this webinar explored the important role of Nordic and Baltic civil society actors in ensuring that no one is left behind in our increasingly digital world. As civil society gains traction in digitalisation policies to ensure and promote equal access to the digitalised society, we will explore the unique challenges and success factors of NGOs supporting diverse groups.
We have interviewed 20 NGOs across the Nordics and Baltics – during this webinar, we presented results from our research and present the comprehensive overview of their work – launching as digital stories at the webinar. NGO representatives will be present to share firsthand accounts of their work: best practices, and the unique challenges they face, following an interactive panel discussion.
Watch a recording of the webinar below.
Webinar programme:
- Launch of report: Rights and bytes – Civil Society’s Role in Digital Inclusion
- Sigrid Jessen, Senior Researcher at Nordregio and project manager of Digital Inclusion in Action
- Sigrid Jessen, Senior Researcher at Nordregio and project manager of Digital Inclusion in Action
- Best practices from civil society actors:
- Rósa María Hjörvar, Digital Project Manager at The Icelandic Disability Alliance (ÖBÍ réttindasamtök)
- Mikael Carlsson Kerstell, General Manager at Swedish Byanätsforum
- Marika Sabroe, Project leader at The Danish National Association of Shelters (Landsforeningen af Væresteder)
- Dovilė Dilienė, CEO at Lithuanian bit&Byte
- Panel discussion: main challenges, future hurdles and wanted solutions
Throughout the webinar you, our digital audience, will be encouraged to engage with the content: share thoughts, insights, good practices and ask questions. With us to guide us through the interactive webinar, is moderator Annika Östman, Head of Communication at Nordregio.
Join us to learn more about:
- What good practices and strategies worked and failed, for these actors?
- How do they tackle challenges such as overcoming stigmas, securing financial support, and the lack of user involvement in developing solutions and policies?
- What can policymakers – and society at large – do to bolster their efforts going forward?
Don’t miss this chance to learn, share, and network about making digital inclusion a reality in the Nordic and Baltic Regions. Explore the Storymap “Bytes and Rights: Civil society’s role in digital inclusion” now.
