Preparing for Digital Change in the Field of Integration
Co-funder: The Swiss Confederation through the Swiss-Estonian Cooperation Programme
Project number: Šveits.1.01.25-0011
Start and end of the project: 1 June 2024 – 31 August 2028
Total budget for the project: 1,547,349.50 euros, of which 85% is Swiss funding
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
- SDG 10 – Reducing inequality (10.2 and 10.7)
- SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions (16.10)
- SDG 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure (9.C)
- SDG 4 – Quality education (4.4)
Aim of the project: In accordance with global and national digitalisation trends and the needs of the sector, the project will conduct a detailed analysis of digital systems and platforms in the field of adaptation and integration and implement the necessary development and innovation activities to improve their functionality. In addition, new digital tools, systems, and methodologies will be developed to meet the needs of target groups, supporting the adaptation of people with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds living in Estonia, including providing better access to integration activities and support for learning the Estonian language.
Person responsible: Berk Erdem, Project Manager of Digital Services
Supported by the Swiss contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the EU
General aim: the aim of the Swiss-Estonian cooperation programme is to improve opportunities for people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds for more active participation in the Estonian society with a focus on supporting digital revolution in the field of integration, involving volunteers, and increasing the accessibility of consultation services, including language learning consultation services. It also introduces Estonian culture and customs to people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and creates a programme supporting better media literacy. These steps create a comprehensive and strategic basis for involving people from different cultures and speaking different languages, helping strengthen social and cultural cohesion in Estonia.
