Digital Inclusion In Wales

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-04
Category : Digital media
ISBN : 021554076X

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Digital inclusion in Wales by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee Pdf

The Wales Office and the Welsh Assembly Government must ensure UK digital inclusion initiatives meet Welsh needs and build on existing good work to deliver on Welsh digital ambitions, says the Welsh Affairs Committee in a report published today. This report "Digital Inclusion in Wales", examines the use of digital technologies in Wales, highlights the urgent need for the eradication of broadband ’notspots' - areas with limited or no access to high speed internet connections - and says this issue must continue to receive priority attention. There should be more support to help a wider range of people use technology effectively. Employers told the Committee they need staff with better IT skills and more training opportunities. The Committee recommends the Welsh Assembly Government explicitly includes this issue in its digital inclusion strategy. The digital inclusion agenda is a complex mix of reserved and devolved matters. This brings a risk that key issues can be overlooked, for example no account has been taken of Welsh language speakers' needs in the Government's Digital Inclusion Action Plan. The Secretary of State for Wales must ensure that bodies in Wales across all sectors are fully engaged with initiatives and that the next stage of Digital Britain adequately reflects Welsh needs. Higher education institutions also have a vital role to play and should be involved in any new research opportunities. The Welsh Assembly already has successful digital inclusion projects in Wales and it should find a way to become fully involved with the UK digital inclusion and Digital Britain work so it does not miss out on policy developments and funding opportunities. The Committee also recommends the creation of a one-stop shop providing advice on the risks for young people using technology, and commends the Assembly's work tackling internet related crimes which it says should be promoted as part of the economic development strategy in Wales.

Author : Bob GANN,Carnegie United Kingdom Trust
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1425957501

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Digital Inclusion in Health and Care in Wales by Bob GANN,Carnegie United Kingdom Trust Pdf

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-17
Category : Broadband communication systems
ISBN : 0215048415

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Broadband Services in Wales by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee Pdf

In the Committee's report on broadband services it considers that the UK and Welsh Governments must work together and use all means available to bring broadband services in Wales up to speed with the rest of the UK, and eradicate broadband "slow spots" and "notspots" as a matter of urgency. Both Governments should consider promoting mobile and satellite technologies, particularly in remote areas of Wales in order to deliver this and not rely solely on rolling out fibre optic cabling. The availability of broadband has been consistently lower in Wales than the rest of the UK and although that gap has narrowed in recent years latest figures show the gap is widening again. The existence of notspots an slowspots has hindered existing businesses and deterred new businesses from choosing to locate to Wales - to the cost of the local economy.The Welsh Government's target is a commitment to provide all Welsh businesses with access to next-generation broadband by "the middle of 2016". The Committee also says that both Governments must ensure that the roll-out of superfast broadband is not achieved at the expense of delivering a good broadband service for all. The Committee recommends that Ofcom undertake a study to evaluate whether satellite broadband should be supported more vigorously in Wales; the delayed Spectrum auction, now planned for 2013, must ensure that 4G mobile services are available to at least 98% of people in Wales; and Ofcom must continue its efforts to open up access to infrastructure in Wales. BT's market power must be regulated effectively to ensure efficient operation of the market.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bevan Foundation
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781904767374

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Digital Wales, Divided Wales by Anonim Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Welsh Affairs Committee,Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0215553993

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Digital Inclusion in Wales by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Welsh Affairs Committee,Great Britain. Parliament House of Commons Pdf

Digital inclusion in Wales : Follow-up, oral and written evidence, Tuesday 9 March 2010, Mr Chris Smedley, Chief Executive Officer,Geo Networks Ltd; Mr Jon James, Director of Broadband, Virgin Media; Ms Ann Beynon OBE, Director BT Wales and Dr Tim Whitley

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215542991

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Work of the Committee 2008-09 by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Welsh Affairs Committee Pdf

Work of the Committee 2008-09 : Third report of session 2009-10, report, together with formal Minutes

Author : Gillian Youngs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135021986

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Digital World by Gillian Youngs Pdf

The Internet and digital technologies have changed the world we live in and the ways we engage with one another and work and play. This is the starting point for this collection which takes analysis of the digital world to the next level exploring the frontiers of digital and creative transformations and mapping their future directions. It brings together a distinctive collection of leading academics, social innovators, activists, policy specialists and digital and creative practitioners to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities in the contemporary digital and creative economy. Contributions explain the workings of the digital world through three main themes: connectivity, creativity and rights. They combine theoretical and conceptual discussions with real world examples of new technologies and technological and creative processes and their impacts. Discussions range across political, economic and cultural areas and assess national contexts including the UK and China. Areas covered include digital identity and empowerment, the Internet and the ‘Fifth Estate’, social media and the Arab Spring, digital storytelling, transmedia and audience, economic and social innovation, digital inclusion, community and online curation, cyberqueer activism. The volume developed out of a UK Economic and Social Research Council funded research seminar series.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0215543785

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Proposed National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Housing and Local Government) Order 2010, relating to sustainable housing by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee Pdf

The effect of this proposed LCO would be to devolve wide-ranging legislative competence for social housing policy to the National Assembly for Wales. The terms of the proposed Order include the provision of social housing, provision by local authorities of caravan sites for use by gypsies and travellers, measures to tackle homelessness, and council tax payable in respect of dwellings that are not the main residence of an individual. The current proposal is a revision of an earlier, much narrower, affordable housing LCO laid before Parliament in 2008, which was criticised because the terms of the LCO went much wider than the policy purposes described to us by the Minister in her evidence. The Committee believes that there is indeed a demand in Wales for comprehensive social housing legislation for Wales, to include the regulation of social housing providers and reform of tenure law. It concludes that the current Order is a logical extension of the current devolution settlement and, with minor technical changes outlined in this Report, is content that it should proceed. The Committee reiterates its continuing concerns about the naming of LCOs. There is now a number of draft or proposed Orders with similar titles. The recommendation is that LCOs should be given a simple title which conveys the actual subject of the Order to the general reader.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 0215544285

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Welsh prisoners in the prison estate by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee Pdf

There is a pressing need for more prison places in Wales. There are only four prisons in Wales, all of which are in South Wales. The Committee urges the Government to be flexible in its approach, which would be consistent with the considered views expressed in recent reports by the Justice Select Committee.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bevan Foundation
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Marginality, Social
ISBN : 9781904767442

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Poverty and Social Exclusion in Wales by Anonim Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0215526376

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Globalisation and Its Impact on Wales by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Welsh Affairs Committee Pdf

This Welsh Affairs Committee report, "Globalisation and its impact on Wales" (HC 184-I, ISBN 9780215526373), examines the effects of global trade on a variety of economic sectors, including employment and skills, broadcasting, and food supply and production. The Committee found evidence of existing skills gaps in Wales, for example in specialist areas such as science, and recommends that to avoid dependence on low skilled, low paid jobs, the UK and Welsh Assembly Governments work with the higher education sector to raise the skills base. Universities are the drivers of the knowledge economy, which is key to success in the global marketplace. The Committee believes it is imperative that the UK and Welsh Assembly Governments fully integrate the commercial potential of higher education into their policies. Welsh companies can increase their value and stimulate the local economy by exploiting a strong local identity and values, and by making use of higher level and specialist skills to offer premium goods and services that cannot be sourced abroad, particularly in the farming and food production industries, where Wales is developing a global reputation for excellence. Also in the report, the Committee: welcomes the use of innovative methods of broadcasting used by S4C to engage with audiences outside Wales; recommends the commissioning of more programmes reflective of Welsh identity; supports initiatives helping Welsh companies to exploit their global potential in the creative industries.

Author : Hannah R. Marston,Linda Shore,Laura Stoops,Robbie S. Turner
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781839826382

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Transgenerational Technology and Interactions for the 21st Century by Hannah R. Marston,Linda Shore,Laura Stoops,Robbie S. Turner Pdf

This book is rooted in co-design and co-production, taking an interdisciplinary lens and expertise from academia, industry, and stakeholder organisations to examine contemporary issues and to deliver a manifesto for technology innovation, application, and transgenerational living experiences for the 21st century.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215543939

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The proposed Legislative Competence Order relating to school governance by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee Pdf

proposed Legislative Competence Order relating to school Governance : Seventh report of session 2009-10, report, together with formal minutes, oral and written Evidence

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215543998

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The proposed Legislative Competence Order relating to transport by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee Pdf

proposed Legislative Competence Order relating to Transport : Eighth report of session 2009-10, report, together with formal minutes, oral and written Evidence

Author : Mark Dunford,Tricia Jenkins
Publisher : Springer
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781137591524

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Digital Storytelling by Mark Dunford,Tricia Jenkins Pdf

This edited collection brings together academics and practitioners to explore the uses of Digital Storytelling, which places the greatest possible emphasis on the voice of the storyteller. Case studies are used as a platform to investigate questions of concept, theory and practice, and to shine an interrogative light on this emergent form of participatory media. The collection examines the creative and academic roots of Digital Storytelling before drawing on a range of international examples to consider the way in which the practice has established itself and evolved in different settings across the world.