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Commission Recommendation on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation

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Commission Recommendation on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation

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The Commission Recommendation 2011/711/EU aims to enhance the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation to support economic growth, job creation, and quality of life as part of the Europe 2020 strategy.

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European Commission

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Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Innovative tourism services

    • R&I on digital tools for tourism

    • Tools for data on tourism

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Recommendation is intended to optimize the benefits of information technologies for economic growth, job creation, and quality of life as part of the Europe 2020 strategy. It emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts in digitizing and preserving Europe’s cultural heritage, including books, photographs, museum objects, and audiovisual material, to ensure broad access and long-term preservation.

The recommendation assesses the current status of digitization and digital preservation initiatives across EU member states, examining their effectiveness, scope, and impact. It seeks to offer insights into how these initiatives can improve access to cultural heritage and bolster the digital economy. Additionally, it showcases successful practices and strategies in digitization and preservation, providing guidance for enhancing and broadening these efforts.

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Commission Recommendation of 27 October 2011 on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation
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