As part of the Support Services for EU Smart communities, the European Commission has the goal to “Increase Digitalisation Awareness & Readiness of EU Communities”. The aim of this initiative is to support EU communities at the early stages or that have not yet begun their digital transformation journey by providing resources, best practices, and training to develop digital strategies.

As part of the Support Services for EU Smart communities, the European Commission has the goal to “Increase Digitalisation Awareness & Readiness of EU Communities”. The aim of this initiative is to support EU communities at the early stages or that have not yet begun their digital transformation journey by providing resources, best practices, and training to develop digital strategies.

As part of the Support Services for EU Smart communities, the European Commission has the goal to “Increase Digitalisation Awareness and Readiness of EU Communities”. The aim of this initiative is to support EU communities at the early stages or that have not yet begun their digital transformation journey by providing resources, best practices, and training to develop digital strategies.

On 24 September 2024, a side event titled Smart Communities: AI, Digital Transition, and Social Change was co-organised by the Living-in.EU (Go.Li.EU) and CommuniCity projects at the annual OpenLivingLab Days, hosted by the European Network of Living Labs. Held in Timisoara, Romania, this in-person event brought together representatives from diverse sectors and thematic areas. The programme comprised three main components:

How can the Big Data Test Infrastructure help the European Public Administration overcome socio-economic problems through a data-informed public sector?

The public sector faces increasingly complex socio-economic problems that require innovative solutions. Big data and data-informed decision-making offer a pathway to better solutions, greater transparency, and enhanced trust in public administration.

Interreg Europe has issued the Policy Brief on Digital Transformation of Public Services, that includes:

This report outlines the foundational technical specifications necessary for various systems and products, with a focus on essential hardware, software, and network requirements. Additionally, it highlights the importance of adhering to standardisation protocols to promote interoperability, streamline development, and enhance system security.