From 16 to 18 May partners and stakeholders of the project CORA (COnnecting Remote Areas with digital infrastructure and services) are going to discuss project progress and future activities in Lincoln, UK.
During the three-day-meeting digital hub concepts will be introduced and three regional digital hubs in Lincolnshire will be visited. The digital competence centres offer technology demonstrations like industrial 3D printing, “Incubator spaces” for co-working and startups and ICT consulting in order to improve digital competencies.
Furthermore, first results of an online survey conducted by CORA will be presented. The ten partner regions analysed and evaluated main elements of digitization in rural areas: broadband development, digital services and digital competencies. Based on the identified challenges a common decision concerning priorities and concrete measures for local municipalities will be implemented.
Another agenda item will be the development of training concepts and e-learning solutions aiming on digital skills in rural areas. CORA’s integrated training concept and its e-learning platform concept will be introduced and discussed together with academic partners and regional actors.
CORA steering group will have a session during the meeting and work out decisions on strategic progression of the project.
About CORA
CORA is an Interreg IV B project on stimulating digital infrastructure and services in rural areas. CORA provides support for local municipalities in identifying common challenges whlile encouraging them to exchange experiences and develop innovative solutions in order to create a sustainable digital environment. CORA partners are developing a model with an extensive guideline for the digitalization of rural areas.
aconium is project developer of CORA, does support the lead partner in project and financial management and is responsible for the communication work package.
Picture: CORA – Connecting Remote Areas with digital infrastructure and services
Credit: aconium GmbH