Periodic Reporting for period 1 - NGI4ALL.E (Next Generation Internet for All Evolution - Growing a Sustainable and Inclusive Ecosystem)
Reporting period: 2022-07-01 to 2023-12-31
In its initial 18 months, NGI4ALL.E achieved significant milestones, demonstrating noteworthy progress towards objectives and KPIs. The project's adaptive approach facilitates effective responses to requests from the European Commission (EC) and NGI community stakeholders, focusing on awareness, collaboration, and critical aspects of the evolving digital landscape.
NGI4ALL.E commits to constructing an integrated, open ecosystem grounded in open source principles, aligning with key EC policy-driven efforts, including the Digital Service Act, Digital Market Act, Data Act, Chips Act, Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, and Digital Commons. The consortium guides stakeholders, promoting a holistic and inclusive vision for the Internet.
During the initial reporting period, the project concentrated on a comprehensive communication audit in March 2023, analyzing NGI4ALL's experience for strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Efforts were dedicated to establishing collaboration with NGI intermediaries, reaching out to new innovators, diversifying messages, and promoting better inclusion across the NGI program.
Continuous coordination among partners, the EC, and NGI projects, with regular General Assemblies and Communication Task Force Calls, underscores the project's commitment. Timeline adjustments, in close coordination with the EC, facilitated timely deliverables.
Entering the next phase, supporting the latest wave of NGI projects from Q1 2024, NGI4ALL.E remains dedicated to expanding impact and contributing to a more resilient, sustainable, and human-centric Internet. This transition highlights the project's agility in responding to dynamic changes in the rapidly growing ecosystem.
The initial 18 months lay a robust foundation, indicating areas for modification and addressing weaknesses. The project acknowledges the evolving personnel landscape, requiring adaptation and ramp-up time. Collaboration with NGI Unit representatives ensures effective management and continuity.
NGI4ALL.E commits to constructing an integrated, open ecosystem grounded in open source principles, aligning with key EC policy-driven efforts, including the Digital Service Act, Digital Market Act, Data Act, Chips Act, Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, and Digital Commons. The consortium guides stakeholders, promoting a holistic and inclusive vision for the Internet.
During the initial reporting period, the project concentrated on a comprehensive communication audit in March 2023, analyzing NGI4ALL's experience for strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Efforts were dedicated to establishing collaboration with NGI intermediaries, reaching out to new innovators, diversifying messages, and promoting better inclusion across the NGI program.
Continuous coordination among partners, the EC, and NGI projects, with regular General Assemblies and Communication Task Force Calls, underscores the project's commitment. Timeline adjustments, in close coordination with the EC, facilitated timely deliverables.
Entering the next phase, supporting the latest wave of NGI projects from Q1 2024, NGI4ALL.E remains dedicated to expanding impact and contributing to a more resilient, sustainable, and human-centric Internet. This transition highlights the project's agility in responding to dynamic changes in the rapidly growing ecosystem.
The initial 18 months lay a robust foundation, indicating areas for modification and addressing weaknesses. The project acknowledges the evolving personnel landscape, requiring adaptation and ramp-up time. Collaboration with NGI Unit representatives ensures effective management and continuity.
WP1 – NGI Outreach Office
In its initial 18 months, NGI4ALL.E made significant strides, achieving milestones in objectives and KPIs. The project's adaptive approach facilitated effective responses to EC and NGI community stakeholders, emphasising awareness, collaboration, and addressing critical aspects of the evolving digital landscape.
NGI4ALL.E is committed to constructing an integrated, open ecosystem grounded in open source principles, aligning with key EC policy-driven efforts such as the Digital Service Act, Digital Market Act, Data Act, Chips Act, Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, and Digital Commons. The consortium guides stakeholders, promoting a holistic and inclusive vision for the Internet.
During the initial reporting period, the project focused on a comprehensive communication audit in March 2023, analysing NGI4ALL's experience. Efforts were dedicated to establishing collaboration with NGI intermediaries, reaching out to new innovators, diversifying messages, and promoting better inclusion across the NGI program.
Continuous coordination among partners, the EC, and NGI projects, coupled with regular General Assemblies and Communication Task Force Calls, underscores the project's commitment. Timeline adjustments, in close coordination with the EC, facilitated timely deliverables.
Entering the next phase, supporting the latest wave of NGI projects from Q1 2024, NGI4ALL.E remains dedicated to expanding impact and contributing to a more resilient, sustainable, and human-centric Internet. This transition highlights the project's agility in responding to dynamic changes in the rapidly growing ecosystem.
The initial 18 months lay a robust foundation, indicating areas for modification and addressing weaknesses. The project acknowledges the evolving personnel landscape, requiring adaptation and ramp-up time. Collaboration with NGI Unit representatives ensures effective management and continuity.
WP2 – NGI Stakeholders Engagement
The NGI Online Community (NOC) underwent enhancements for inclusivity, engagement, and diversity, incorporating feedback-driven homepage redesigns and regular updates in the NGI Innovator space. More enhancements are being explored for RP2.
The Impact Stories initiative showcased innovators' achievements, significantly boosting visibility through social media campaigns and community articles to amplify its reach.
Growth in the community was slower than planned but continuous, increasing from 3,188 members in July 2022 to 3,395 by December 2023, with a target of 4,000 users.
Comprehensive communications training sessions were delivered, covering topics from branding to digital trends, with a high level of satisfaction.
Considerable page views were recorded for the NGI Innovators' Database (12,288), with 434 new solutions added by the end of December 2023.
Deliverables D2.1 NGI Stakeholders Engagement Plan (FBC, M6) and D2.2 NGI Stakeholders Engagement Report (MAR, M18) were submitted according to plan.
WP3 – NGI Ecosystem Growth
Deliverables D3.1 NGI Media mapping and database and D3.2 NGI Outreach Activities Report were both submitted.
The NOO established fruitful collaborations in intersecting areas of communication, managed outreach in the broader sense, online and offline, and set up a new Influencers Programme.
Press relations were expanded, personalised, and strengthened, delivering less generic material for greater coverage. Communication and content creation focused on a human-centric, emotional approach across channels.
Organisation and participation in events aimed at increasing visibility and credibility, with the NGI Forum 2023 being a significant success.
NGI Influencer Programme creation, including contracting and selection process. Selection, onboarding, and activation of the first 4-month batch of 3 Influencers.
WP4 – NGI Accessibility and Inclusion
Deliverables 4.1 and 4.2 have been completed and submitted.
In-depth analysis of the NGI Innovators and Community members and identification and targeting of underrepresented groups. Various semi-structured interviews were conducted.
Application of W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to NGI Resources and Tools.
In-depth analysis of women's participation in NGI, including interviews and Women in Tech Mentoring Sessions. Preliminary findings on barriers to women's participation and opportunities and action points for NGI to address these.
Thirteen interviews and mapping of existing communities working on preserving human rights in the digital world. A participatory workshop with a blind community to reach consensus around three priorities.
Follow up on policy directives and promotion of policy-driven initiatives aligned with the NGI mission and values. Organisation of a dedicated online event focusing on Digital Commons and Digital Sovereignty (January 2023) and support for Info Session on Pilots and Internet Commons Policy (January 2023), promotion of NGI interventions at IGF 2022, the Future of Digital Identity workshop, and the 2023 Digital Assembly.
In its initial 18 months, NGI4ALL.E made significant strides, achieving milestones in objectives and KPIs. The project's adaptive approach facilitated effective responses to EC and NGI community stakeholders, emphasising awareness, collaboration, and addressing critical aspects of the evolving digital landscape.
NGI4ALL.E is committed to constructing an integrated, open ecosystem grounded in open source principles, aligning with key EC policy-driven efforts such as the Digital Service Act, Digital Market Act, Data Act, Chips Act, Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, and Digital Commons. The consortium guides stakeholders, promoting a holistic and inclusive vision for the Internet.
During the initial reporting period, the project focused on a comprehensive communication audit in March 2023, analysing NGI4ALL's experience. Efforts were dedicated to establishing collaboration with NGI intermediaries, reaching out to new innovators, diversifying messages, and promoting better inclusion across the NGI program.
Continuous coordination among partners, the EC, and NGI projects, coupled with regular General Assemblies and Communication Task Force Calls, underscores the project's commitment. Timeline adjustments, in close coordination with the EC, facilitated timely deliverables.
Entering the next phase, supporting the latest wave of NGI projects from Q1 2024, NGI4ALL.E remains dedicated to expanding impact and contributing to a more resilient, sustainable, and human-centric Internet. This transition highlights the project's agility in responding to dynamic changes in the rapidly growing ecosystem.
The initial 18 months lay a robust foundation, indicating areas for modification and addressing weaknesses. The project acknowledges the evolving personnel landscape, requiring adaptation and ramp-up time. Collaboration with NGI Unit representatives ensures effective management and continuity.
WP2 – NGI Stakeholders Engagement
The NGI Online Community (NOC) underwent enhancements for inclusivity, engagement, and diversity, incorporating feedback-driven homepage redesigns and regular updates in the NGI Innovator space. More enhancements are being explored for RP2.
The Impact Stories initiative showcased innovators' achievements, significantly boosting visibility through social media campaigns and community articles to amplify its reach.
Growth in the community was slower than planned but continuous, increasing from 3,188 members in July 2022 to 3,395 by December 2023, with a target of 4,000 users.
Comprehensive communications training sessions were delivered, covering topics from branding to digital trends, with a high level of satisfaction.
Considerable page views were recorded for the NGI Innovators' Database (12,288), with 434 new solutions added by the end of December 2023.
Deliverables D2.1 NGI Stakeholders Engagement Plan (FBC, M6) and D2.2 NGI Stakeholders Engagement Report (MAR, M18) were submitted according to plan.
WP3 – NGI Ecosystem Growth
Deliverables D3.1 NGI Media mapping and database and D3.2 NGI Outreach Activities Report were both submitted.
The NOO established fruitful collaborations in intersecting areas of communication, managed outreach in the broader sense, online and offline, and set up a new Influencers Programme.
Press relations were expanded, personalised, and strengthened, delivering less generic material for greater coverage. Communication and content creation focused on a human-centric, emotional approach across channels.
Organisation and participation in events aimed at increasing visibility and credibility, with the NGI Forum 2023 being a significant success.
NGI Influencer Programme creation, including contracting and selection process. Selection, onboarding, and activation of the first 4-month batch of 3 Influencers.
WP4 – NGI Accessibility and Inclusion
Deliverables 4.1 and 4.2 have been completed and submitted.
In-depth analysis of the NGI Innovators and Community members and identification and targeting of underrepresented groups. Various semi-structured interviews were conducted.
Application of W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to NGI Resources and Tools.
In-depth analysis of women's participation in NGI, including interviews and Women in Tech Mentoring Sessions. Preliminary findings on barriers to women's participation and opportunities and action points for NGI to address these.
Thirteen interviews and mapping of existing communities working on preserving human rights in the digital world. A participatory workshop with a blind community to reach consensus around three priorities.
Follow up on policy directives and promotion of policy-driven initiatives aligned with the NGI mission and values. Organisation of a dedicated online event focusing on Digital Commons and Digital Sovereignty (January 2023) and support for Info Session on Pilots and Internet Commons Policy (January 2023), promotion of NGI interventions at IGF 2022, the Future of Digital Identity workshop, and the 2023 Digital Assembly.