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Watch this video to learn more from key stakeholders on the European e-skills strategy, its implementation and the next steps.
A European multistakeholder process - parties involved
From the outset, the members of the core project group were aware that the creation of an endorsed European Framework required the involvement of a wider group of interested parties and experts. This was a mandatory requirement. Accordingly, the involvement of other countries, companies and stakeholders was central to future planning.
Early in 2006, the framework stakeholders from AITTS, CIGREF and SFIA met for a kick-off in Berlin, supported by representatives from several European larger companies and a research foundation.
During intensive follow-up, the group projected a programme of work towards a European e-Competence Framework under the umbrella of the CEN/ISSS workshop on ICT Skills. At the e-Skills Conference in 2006 in Thessaloniki, the initiative and early achievements were presented as a multistakeholder and European ICT sector driven effort.
ICT and HR management know-how coming from European ICT industry
To achieve a European agreement and achieve beneficial results at an international and national level, further involvement of European ICT sector players and stakeholders from business, politics and education has been maintained and cultivated as part of the working philosophy and strategy.
At the political level it was important to gain the support of larger European multistakeholder partners. At the expert working group level focus has been placed upon HR and IT management know-how from the European ICT industry.
