Innovative response
Digital technologies and innovation are precious allies to help citizens to live a normal daily life and improve the quality of life under the present difficult conditions.
The call is open to companies, associations, or any other entity that wish to provide digital services or products for free, even if for a limited period of time, to the Italian population.
"Digital Solidarity" wish to provide free services for citizens, professionals, and companies, to:
Work remotely, through fast and free connectivity and the use of advanced smart working platforms;
Read for free a newspaper or a book on your smartphone or tablet without going to the newsstands or library;
Keep up with school and training courses, through e-learning platforms, as indicated by the Ministry of Education;
Use digital online services and have access to public or specialist services, such as medical or professional advice;
Keep the daily routine without going outside: shopping, sports, social life, political engagement, worship and praying, community services, hobbies such as arts or cooking.
Specific issues addressed and anticipated impact
After the introduction of measures for the containment of the spread of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that extends the prevention and containment measures to the whole Italian territory, the Minister for Technological Innovation and Digitization launches the initiative "digital solidarity" to help the Italian population: citizens, professionals, etc. to continue their activities and maintain their daily routine.
Organisations/institutions involved
Minister for Technological Innovation and Digitalisation; NGOs, companies, associations and any entity that wishes to help.
Potential issues
N/A
- National/Federal government
Issues being addressed:
- Movement restriction and confinement of the Italian population
Date Submitted:
23 March 2020