eCitizen

Details of the organization
Department of Information Technologies of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Ugra
Russian Federation
https://depit.admhmao.ru/
Governments
  • The organization has a strategy for coordinating WSIS Implementation at the national level: Yes
  • The organization has a national e-strategy: No

Information about the project
eCitizen
e-Citizen is international computer literacy programme targeted towards bridging digital divide and ensuring equal access to information and knowledge to everyone regardless of status, education, age, ability or understanding. eCitizen project has been carried out by HMAO regional government in 2007-2015, while in 2015-2017 it has been transformed to Russian eService training in order to ensure sustainable development of the regional information society. Over 86 000 HMAO citizens (whereof 20 000 were over 50 years of age and 24 000 – retired) have participated in various computer literacy programmes in 2007-2017 sponsored by HMAO regional budget. Typical participants of the e-Citizen programme are those who feel marginalised or excluded by not having the skills to access the internet, interact with others, aquire e-Government services and purchase goods and services over the Internet. eCitizen project is a part of global ECDL initiative governed by ECDL Foundation - an international organisation dedicated to raising digital competence standards in the workforce, education and society.
https://depit.admhmao.ru/
Local implementation: Russian Federation, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Ugra
Ongoing from 01/01/2007 to 31/12/2027

WSIS information
* Access to information and knowledge
  • Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
  • Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • Project
  • Training initiative
  • Website