DIGITAL TOOLS FOR TRANSFORMATION OF MSMES AND THE THIRD SECTOR THROUGH OPEN-SOURCE
💡 Supporting the Digital Transformation of MSMEs and the Third Sector through Open-Source!
The DigitOpen project promotes the digital transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and Third Sector organizations using open-source tools, in line with the EU strategy for digital independence and the knowledge society.
⚙️ Development
The DigitOpen promotes digital transformation with open-source tools, in line with the EU strategy for digital independence and the knowledge society.
🎓 Training
The project contributes to the flexibility of the VET sector and enhances it by providing educational tools on digital skills.
🤝 Social Enterprise
The initiative fights the digital divide in the Third Sector, offering training and access to open-source tools for volunteering, social enterprises and SMEs.
🌍 Inclusion
The open-source strategy and Digital Education Action Plan emphasize collaboration, inclusion and high-quality content to promote digital education and reduce inequalities related to lack of skills and accessibility.
🎯 The aim is to empower the Third Sector and small-medium enterprises through an open-source approach to facilitate their digital transformation.
🔍 HOW?
With effective practices and innovative methods, and by promoting collaboration, optimizing strategic planning and offering tailored professional development.
🎯 Specific Objectives
- 💻 To improve staff’s digital knowledge, skills and competencies in using open-source tools and software in line with organizational needs.
- 🏢 To increase capacity building of third sector organizations and SMEs to better respond to staff needs and develop synergies with vocational education and training providers.
- 📘 To develop structured guidelines to support organisations’ staff in their digital transmission through an open-source approach.
- 🌐 To create conscious, collaborative and connected learning and working communities that move towards digital autonomy.
- 🧩 Enrich the training offer of VET providers regarding the development of digital skills.
📈 Results
The expected results are:
- 🧰 Production of Toolkit addressed to Third Sector Organizations and MSMEs
- 🌐 Development of an open-source MOOC
- 🧪 Development of a self-assessment tool (SAT)
- 📑 Guidelines for digital transition through open source
🔗 Useful Links
🌍 DigitOpen Website
📥 Download the DigitOpen Toolkit
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