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To establish a strong EU market, Member States will need to collectively look at developing EU wide standards and interoperability.
To establish a strong EU market, Member States will need to collectively look at developing EU wide standards and interoperability.
The AAL Joint Programme
The AAL Joint Programme
The Joint programme includes two types of activities:
The Joint programme includes two types of activities:
· Research, development and innovation activities consisting of shared cost transnational projects involving at least three partners from different participating Member States.
· Research, development and innovation activities consisting of shared cost transnational projects involving at least three partners from different participating Member States.
The focus here will be market oriented research, of short to medium duration and capable of exploiting the project results within a realistic time frame.
The focus here will be market oriented research, of short to medium duration and capable of exploiting the project results within a realistic time frame.
· Brokerage, programme promotion and networking activities, in order to establish contacts with all stakeholders in the value chain.
· Brokerage, programme promotion and networking activities, in order to establish contacts with all stakeholders in the value chain.
The stakeholders are decision makers from the public sector, private sector service and insurance providers, industry, SMEs and users representatives.
The stakeholders are decision makers from the public sector, private sector service and insurance providers, industry, SMEs and users representatives.
Each country will finance their national participants whose proposals have been selected.
Each country will finance their national participants whose proposals have been selected.
The national funding will be managed by national agencies which will also channel funding coming from the dedicated implementation structure.
The national funding will be managed by national agencies which will also channel funding coming from the dedicated implementation structure.
The Community contribution will represent a fixed percentage of the overall public funding from the participating national programmes, but shall in any case not exceed 50% of the total public funding of a participant in a selected project.
The Community contribution will represent a fixed percentage of the overall public funding from the participating national programmes, but shall in any case not exceed 50% of the total public funding of a participant in a selected project.
The maximum total financial contribution from the Community is 150 million EURO from the budget of the 7 Framework Programme.
The maximum total financial contribution from the Community is 150 million EURO from the budget of the 7 Framework Programme.
The rapporteur considers that the Commission's proposal raises several questions in regards research contents, activities, funding, membership and accessibility.
The rapporteur considers that the Commission's proposal raises several questions in regards research contents, activities, funding, membership and accessibility.
a) Research contents
a) Research contents
The proposal does not include any indication of the main research lines it will be funding.
The proposal does not include any indication of the main research lines it will be funding.
Nor does it define how the annual work programme is going to be decided, other than "consultation with relevant European stakeholders".
Nor does it define how the annual work programme is going to be decided, other than "consultation with relevant European stakeholders".
Further elaboration such a draft work programme would be useful.
Further elaboration such a draft work programme would be useful.
Joint implementation of national programmes would imply the existence of national programmes with different lines of research.
Joint implementation of national programmes would imply the existence of national programmes with different lines of research.
No mention is made of the main common lines in these programmes or the possible articulation of relevant national approaches into a coherent programme aimed at the stated objectives.
No mention is made of the main common lines in these programmes or the possible articulation of relevant national approaches into a coherent programme aimed at the stated objectives.
The rapporteur is concerned about the inclusion in the work programme of issues such as:
The rapporteur is concerned about the inclusion in the work programme of issues such as:
Acceptance of technologies by the elderly; user requirements; accessibility (in particular for rural areas), affordability both for the consumer and for the health care organisations and practical barriers preventing the use of already existing technologies.
Acceptance of technologies by the elderly; user requirements; accessibility (in particular for rural areas), affordability both for the consumer and for the health care organisations and practical barriers preventing the use of already existing technologies.
The proposal includes two types of activities: research, development and innovation and brokerage, programme promotion and networking activities.
The proposal includes two types of activities: research, development and innovation and brokerage, programme promotion and networking activities.
However, neither would seem to address the very important aim of the programme to provide "a coherent European framework for developing common approaches and facilitating the localisation and adaptation of common solutions..."
However, neither would seem to address the very important aim of the programme to provide "a coherent European framework for developing common approaches and facilitating the localisation and adaptation of common solutions..."
This framework is obviously the main added value of the joint programme and yet, neither the research activities nor the brokerage events seem to focus on it or the link is not clearly justified.
This framework is obviously the main added value of the joint programme and yet, neither the research activities nor the brokerage events seem to focus on it or the link is not clearly justified.
The rapporteur is concerned about ensuring impartiality/independence in the selection of proposals and that the funding be used for truly innovative projects which make a leap forward in this domain and not only by funding seminars and brochures.
The rapporteur is concerned about ensuring impartiality/independence in the selection of proposals and that the funding be used for truly innovative projects which make a leap forward in this domain and not only by funding seminars and brochures.
The Commission should clarify possible mismatches of funds from national budgets with selected proposals from the same countries.
The Commission should clarify possible mismatches of funds from national budgets with selected proposals from the same countries.
Further clarification is required about what would happen to the overall programme funding if MS do not commit to the funding per annum.
Further clarification is required about what would happen to the overall programme funding if MS do not commit to the funding per annum.
It is not stated whether there is a minimum contribution of the Member States and industry
It is not stated whether there is a minimum contribution of the Member States and industry
Given that funding from the EU is a fixed amount, there seems to be no incentive for the initial Member States participating within AAL programme to promote the participation of new members.
Given that funding from the EU is a fixed amount, there seems to be no incentive for the initial Member States participating within AAL programme to promote the participation of new members.
The proposal has a complex structure which involves establishing an association with a board of directors, an advisory board and administrative staff.
The proposal has a complex structure which involves establishing an association with a board of directors, an advisory board and administrative staff.
This implementation structure will be able to receive funding, put out calls for proposals and evaluate and allocate funding.
This implementation structure will be able to receive funding, put out calls for proposals and evaluate and allocate funding.
The question remains whether it is feasible to simplify the structure and have fewer layers within the AAL Association and whether the work could be done directly by the Commission rather than a separate association.
The question remains whether it is feasible to simplify the structure and have fewer layers within the AAL Association and whether the work could be done directly by the Commission rather than a separate association.
The rapporteur is concerned also about the visibility of the EU, a major donor, under this structure
The rapporteur is concerned also about the visibility of the EU, a major donor, under this structure
Finally, and given that implementation of Article 169 has had problems in the past (such as poor management or funding commitments from Member States not honoured) the rapporteur considers that the proposal should prove that there are no alternatives to article 169.
Finally, and given that implementation of Article 169 has had problems in the past (such as poor management or funding commitments from Member States not honoured) the rapporteur considers that the proposal should prove that there are no alternatives to article 169.
All MS should have similar access to the technologies in terms of products and services on the market in order not to create a two tier Europe and widen the digital divide.
All MS should have similar access to the technologies in terms of products and services on the market in order not to create a two tier Europe and widen the digital divide.
There should not be a geographical divide either if elderly people in rural/peripheral areas will not have the same access to technologies as those in conglomerations.
There should not be a geographical divide either if elderly people in rural/peripheral areas will not have the same access to technologies as those in conglomerations.
With relation to access to the products/services- the report assumes that this demographic segment has a high purchasing power, but in reality, the elderly are cost conscious and many living on pensions alone.
With relation to access to the products/services- the report assumes that this demographic segment has a high purchasing power, but in reality, the elderly are cost conscious and many living on pensions alone.
Thus, it is essential to keep costs affordable and the products accessible to all who need them.
Thus, it is essential to keep costs affordable and the products accessible to all who need them.
Evidence suggests that the elderly and the disabled are at greater risk of being digitally marginalised, therefore more needs to be done to avoid social exclusion of the elderly at work/community/homes.
Evidence suggests that the elderly and the disabled are at greater risk of being digitally marginalised, therefore more needs to be done to avoid social exclusion of the elderly at work/community/homes.
Moreover, research suggests that older people are less inclined to use/try new technologies; therefore it is very important that the products developed are easy to use and a lot of research should go into making them simple to use.
Moreover, research suggests that older people are less inclined to use/try new technologies; therefore it is very important that the products developed are easy to use and a lot of research should go into making them simple to use.
This must mean that the target group should be included during the design and conceptual phase.
This must mean that the target group should be included during the design and conceptual phase.
Finally, we need to make a distinction between the needs of different age groups.
Finally, we need to make a distinction between the needs of different age groups.
Evidence shows that 65-75yrs have different needs to 75-85 yrs and 85+.
Evidence shows that 65-75yrs have different needs to 75-85 yrs and 85+.
In terms of technologies targeted at disabled groups, the latter have very specific needs but often developing products for such specialised needs may be costly and furthermore the market segment is not proportionately large.
In terms of technologies targeted at disabled groups, the latter have very specific needs but often developing products for such specialised needs may be costly and furthermore the market segment is not proportionately large.
Other impacts
Other impacts
In some cases, the ICT technologies for ageing well in the society may be able to reduce the need of healthcare staff (physiotherapists, nurses, doctors) but the issue of the risks of not having medical experts present when patients are carrying out rehabilitation or health monitoring exercises should be addressed.
In some cases, the ICT technologies for ageing well in the society may be able to reduce the need of healthcare staff (physiotherapists, nurses, doctors) but the issue of the risks of not having medical experts present when patients are carrying out rehabilitation or health monitoring exercises should be addressed.
Other issues of concern to the rapporteur are: Simplifying access for SMEs; impact on employment in the health sector if elderly consumers become more independent and practical technical and regulatory obstacles preventing wider use of ICT in this area.
Other issues of concern to the rapporteur are: Simplifying access for SMEs; impact on employment in the health sector if elderly consumers become more independent and practical technical and regulatory obstacles preventing wider use of ICT in this area.
The proposal requires further definition in terms of research contents and the process of drafting the work programme.
The proposal requires further definition in terms of research contents and the process of drafting the work programme.
More indication is required about relevant trends in RTD in Member States, common lines, gaps or possible topics of European added value.
More indication is required about relevant trends in RTD in Member States, common lines, gaps or possible topics of European added value.
The proposal does not fully explain how proposed activities will contribute to developing a common European framework which could provide the needed single market for the participating industries.
The proposal does not fully explain how proposed activities will contribute to developing a common European framework which could provide the needed single market for the participating industries.
Finally, it is essential that the EU takes a comprehensive approach to the challenge of ageing in Europe our demographic trends affect several policy areas: employment, housing, education and training, social support and public health.
Finally, it is essential that the EU takes a comprehensive approach to the challenge of ageing in Europe our demographic trends affect several policy areas: employment, housing, education and training, social support and public health.
СТАНОВИЩЕ НА КОМИСИЯТЯ ПО ПРАВАТА НА ЖЕНИТЕ И РАВЕНСТВОТО МЕЖДУ ПОЛОВЕТЕ
OPINION of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
относно предложението за решение на Европейския парламент и на Съвета за участието на Общността в научноизследователска и развойна програма, насочена към подобряване качеството на живот на възрастните хора чрез използване на нови информационни и комуникационни технологии (ИКТ), предприета от няколко държави-членки
on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the participation by the Community in a research and development programme aimed at enhancing the quality of life of older people through the use of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), undertaken by several Member States
Комисията по правата на жените и равенството между половете приканва водещата комисия по промишленост, изследвания и енергетика да включи в доклада си следните изменения:
The Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality calls on the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following amendments in its report:
(6) Като почива върху принципа на удължаване на активния живот като ключов елемент от новите насоки в областта на трудовата заетост, подходът на ЕС към застаряването цели да мобилизира пълния потенциал на хората от всички възрасти и подчертава необходимостта от преминаване от откъслечни към всеобхватни стратегии по въпросите на застаряването, основаващи се на подход, обхващащ цялостния жизнен цикъл.
(6) Building on active ageing as a core element in the renewed employment guidelines, the EU approach to ageing aims at mobilising the full potential of people of all ages, and stresses the need to shift from fragmented to comprehensive ageing strategies based on a lifecycle approach.
(6) Като почива върху принципа на удължаване на активния живот като ключов елемент от новите насоки в областта на трудовата заетост и като взема предвид факта, че благодарение на системите и продуктите, основани на информационните и комуникационни технологии, на лицата (в повечето случаи жени), които се грижат за възрастни хора, не се налага да напускат работа, подходът на ЕС към застаряването цели да мобилизира пълния потенциал на хората от всички възрасти, като се осигуряват равни възможности за жените и мъжете, и подчертава необходимостта от преминаване от откъслечни към всеобхватни стратегии по въпросите на застаряването, основаващи се на подход, обхващащ цялостния жизнен цикъл.
(6) Building on active ageing as a core element in the renewed employment guidelines and taking into account the fact that, thanks to systems and products based on information and communication technologies, persons (in most cases women) who care for the elderly are not required to give up work , the EU approach to ageing aims at mobilising the full potential of people of all ages, ensuring equal opportunities for women and men , and stresses the need to shift from fragmented to comprehensive ageing strategies based on a lifecycle approach.
The intention here is to emphasise the idea of promoting employment through information and communication technologies, not just by extending the actives lives of the elderly but also by ensuring that persons (generally women) who care for the elderly are not required to give up work.
The intention here is to emphasise the idea of promoting employment through information and communication technologies, not just by extending the actives lives of the elderly but also by ensuring that persons (generally women) who care for the elderly are not required to give up work.
(6а) Бързото развитие на информационните и комуникационни технологии (ИКТ) и електронните услуги увеличават риска от информационна изолация.
(6a) The rapid development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and e-services increases the risk of information exclusion.
Следователно, подобряването на цифровата грамотност, и по-специално за жените на всички равнища, е предпоставка за приобщаването и участието в информационното общество.
Improving digital literac y, especially for women at all levels, is therefore a precondition for inclusion and participation in the information society.
(9) Съвместната програма ИЗС се стреми да разреши демографския проблем със застаряването на населението, като предостави необходимата правна и организационна рамка за широкомащабно европейско сътрудничество между държавите-членки, отнасящо се до научните изследвания и нововъведенията в областта на информационните и комуникационните технологии (ИКТ), предназначени за повишаване на качеството на живот на възрастните хора в условията на едно застаряващо общество.
(9) The AAL Joint Programme aims at addressing the Demographic Ageing challenge by providing the necessary legal and organisational framework for large-scale European cooperation between Member States on applied research and innovation in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Ageing Well in an ageing society.
Австрия, Белгия, Кипър, Дания, Финландия, Франция, Германия, Унгария, Италия, Нидерландия, Полша, Португалия и Испания (наричани по-долу за краткост „участващите държави-членки“) и Израел, Норвегия и Швейцария се споразумяха да координират и съвместно да осъществят дейности, насочени към оказване на съдействие на съвместната програма ИЗС.
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Spain (hereinafter referred to as "the participating Member States") and Israel, Norway and Switzerland have agreed to coordinate and implement jointly activities aimed at contributing to the AAL Joint Programme.
(9) Съвместната програма ИЗС се стреми да разреши демографския проблем със застаряването на населението, като предостави необходимата правна и организационна рамка за широкомащабно европейско сътрудничество между държавите-членки, отнасящо се до научните изследвания и нововъведенията в областта на информационните и комуникационните технологии (ИКТ), предназначени за повишаване на качеството на живот на възрастните хора в условията на едно застаряващо общество, в което процентът на жените е по-висок от този на мъжете поради по-високата средна продължителност на живота на жените.
(9) The AAL Joint Programme aims at addressing the Demographic Ageing challenge by providing the necessary legal and organisational framework for large-scale European cooperation between Member States on applied research and innovation in the area of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Ageing Well in an ageing society, in which the percentage of women is higher than men due to the longer average life expectancy of women.
Съображение 21а (ново)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21а) В съответствие със Седмата рамкова програма, ролята на жените в научноизследователската и развойна дейност следва да бъде активно насърчавана чрез подходящи мерки, с оглед да се насърчи участието на повече жени в тази област и по-нататъшно засилване на активната им роля в сферата на научните изследвания.
(21a) In accordance with the Seventh Framework Programme, the role of women in science and research should be actively promoted by appropriate measures with a view to encouraging greater numbers to become involved in this field and further enhancing their active role in research.
в) въвеждане на подходящ модел за ефикасно управление на съвместната програма ИЗС, в съответствие с насоките, изложени в приложение ІІ към настоящото решение;
(c) establishment of the appropriate and efficient governance model for the AAL Joint Programme in conformity with the guidelines set out in Annex II to this Decision;
в) въвеждане на подходящ и пригоден към нуждите на двата пола модел за ефикасно управление на съвместната програма ИЗС, в съответствие с насоките, изложени в приложение ІІ към настоящото решение;
(c) establishment of the appropriate , efficient and gender-responsive governance model for the AAL Joint Programme in conformity with the guidelines set out in Annex II to this Decision;
ж) осигуряване на високо ниво на научна компетентност и зачитане на етичните принципи, в съответствие с общите принципи на Седмата рамкова програма; както и
(g) ensuring a high level of scientific excellence and observance of ethical principles in accordance with the general principles of the Seventh Framework Programme; and
ж) осигуряване на високо ниво на научна компетентност и зачитане на етичните принципи, в това число и включване на измерението "пол" във всички области на научните изследвания , в съответствие с общите принципи на Седмата рамкова програма; както и
(g) ensuring a high level of scientific excellence and observance of ethical principles, including the integration of the gender dimension in all areas of research in accordance with the general principles of the Seventh Framework Programme; and