Abstract

Is your region equipped with a future-proof digital environment? Not sure? CORA partners share their stories of transformation towards a digital society. For rural and remote areas to stay attractive for families and businesses, they need a healthy digital environment. This requires a digital infrastructure, well-developed digital services, and sufficient digital skills among the population. However, investments in digital infrastructure are often too low in rural and remote areas due to high financial risks, and digital skills fall short of the desirable level. While local authorities are often still exploring their future digital needs, end-users‘ skills are too limited to create an effective level of demand. The CORA partners faced their specific set of challenges and tested solutions designed to bridge the digital divide in the North Sea Region.