Activities of Rosa D'AMATO related to 2021/2101(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the role of cohesion policy in promoting innovative and smart transformation and regional ICT connectivity
Amendments (21)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
— having regard to the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) study of 16 October 2020 entitled 'Gender Equality Index 2020: Digitalisation and the future of work'1a, _________________ 1a https://eige.europa.eu/publications/gender -equality-index-2020-digitalisation-and- future-work
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 31 a (new)
Citation 31 a (new)
— having regard to the study of its Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies of 30 September 2020 entitled ‘EU Lagging Regions: state of play and future challenges’,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 35 a (new)
Citation 35 a (new)
— having regard to the joint Committee of the Regions and Commissions study of 2017 entitled 'Innovation Camp Methodology Handbook: Realising the potential of the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process for Territorial Innovation and Development'1a, _________________ 1aRissola G., Kune H. and Martinez P., Innovation Camp Methodology Handbook:Realising the potential of the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process forTerritorial Innovation and Development, Publications Office of the EuropeanUnion, Luxembourg, 2017, https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/ecbc234f-fccc-11e7- b8f5-01aa75ed71a1/language-en/format- PDF/source-64631795
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 35 b (new)
Citation 35 b (new)
— having regard to the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions report of September 2020 entitled ‘Living, working and COVID-19’1a, _________________ 1a https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/topic/tel eworking
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas although the European Skills Agenda set the objective of having 70 % of the EU’s adult population possess at least basic digital skills by 2025, 42 % of the EU population still does not have basic digital skills and 37 % of workers still lack sufficient digital skills according to the Commission; whereas severe geographical disparities in people’s ICT skills still exist; whereas women are disproportionately underrepresented in the ICT sector, occupying only 17% of ICT-specialist roles in the EU;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Europe's economy, representing 99% of all businesses in the EU and employing around 100 million people; whereas they account for more than half of Europe’s GDP and are pivotal not only in achieving EU’s twin transitions to a sustainable and digital economy but also in adding value in every sector of the economy;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
F c. whereas, especially in the area of start-ups, the gender divide is persisting, since in 2020 91% of total capital invested in European tech still went to all-men founder teams1a; _________________ 1a https://2020.stateofeuropeantech.com/cha pter/state-european-tech- 2020/?downloadReport
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the need to ensure that digitalization processes take into due consideration regional specificities and particular needs; recalls that a one-size- fits all approach may risk to exacerbate the already existing gap between more and less developed regions and territories;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Underlines that less developed regions and lagging territories in the EU face specific challenges, such as skills, know-how, investment and governance, in ensuring a smooth transition of their economies and societies to an increasingly digital future; calls on the Commission to provide these regions with tailor-made assistance aimed at strengthening administrative capacity, knowledge and technology-driven expertise;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the future rural observatory gathers comprehensive, gender-disaggregated and up-to-date data on the digital divide in order to help Member States identify the needs of their regions and cities;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights the potential of the Innovation Camps methodology in fostering an open, collaborative and inclusive Entrepreneurial Discover Process (EDP) between Quadruple Helix actors (i.e. government, industry, academia, and civil society) in the field of Research and Innovation Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3); encourages regions and cities to explore the option of adopting the Innovation Camps methodology as a tool to address collectively and effectively societal and economic challenges raising from the digital transition;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes that there is a critical digital skills divide between adults in rural areas and those living in cities, which especially affects those with low incomes, women, the elderly and marginalised groups; notes that this divide is particularly marked in certain Member States and exacerbates the existing difficulty of finding a job in rural areas; calls on the Member States to invest in targeted upskilling and educatory measures to close digital gaps and highlights that these gaps are directly linked to a lack of access to high-capacity networks;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to use cohesion policy resources to roll out smart villages post-2020, which will contribute to the digitalisation of rural areas through tailored projects aimed at improving broadband connectivity and infrastructure; recalls, however, that the digitalisation strategies should be adapted to the rural context and implemented with the involvement and active participation of the rural communities themselves;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the need for a socially fair , sustainable and inclusive digitalisation process that leaves no one behind; underlines that support under the ERDF- CF should contribute to an inclusive digital society;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on Member States to ensure that the digitalisation of public services goes hand in hand with measures that facilitate citizens’ access to Internet services without discrimination, restriction or interference; recalls that the premise of a successful digital transition lies on the principle of a stable and affordable broadband internet connection;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that the expanded use of digital solutions and TICTM as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the pre-existing inequalities caused by digital divides across population groups; stresses, however, that digitalisation has the potential to benefit vulnerable and marginalised groups;
Amendment 107 #
11. Asks the Commission and the Member States to develop a global strategy, that integrates a gender perspective with targeted practice-based measures across all levels in order to tackle social inequalities associated with digitalisation, with a view to enhancing its positive effects;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Highlights that local ownership of digitalization (e.g. citizens’ empowerment, consultation of relevant stakeholders, involvement of local authorities) is key to both the correct planning and successful implementation on the ground of the regional digital strategies;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the crucial role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in creating decent jobs, sustainable growth and rural development and believes that public investments through cohesion policy and other instruments will contribute to better social, economic and territorial cohesion in all EU regions; highlights that access to finance is one of the most pressing issues for many micro and small enterprises and that different types of SMEs require different types of support and incentives at the EU, national, regional and local levels, depending on their circumstances and level of technology adoption;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern that both start- ups and established SMEs struggle with a lack of skilled employees and highlights that the skills shortage is particularly acute for skills relating to digitalisation and new technologies, as 35 % of the labour force have low or no digital skills; believes that initiatives should be launched the 2021-2027 programming period, new ERDF and ESF+ tailored programmes have the potential to support the SMEs facing specific challenges in training their workforces and attracting and retaining digital talent, while fostering flexible digital skills upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all (regardless of the employment situation, age, education level or profession);