The document outlines a digital strategy in Scotland that aims to tackle inequality through three pillars: participation by equipping individuals with basic digital skills; innovation by supporting digital innovation in the third sector; and evolution by encouraging digital transformation. It discusses developing local communities of support and working in partnership with the Scottish Government. The evidence suggests that addressing digital exclusion requires understanding individual, local, and community barriers beyond just access, confidence, or skills.
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Our digital strategy
PARTICIPATION
Tackle inequality by
equipping individuals with
basic digital skills
INNOVATION
Support digital innovation in
the third sector to extend the
reach and impact of
organisations through the use
of tech for good
EVOLUTION
Maximise the impact of the
third sector by encouraging
digital transformation and
evolution
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What have we learned?
The evidence suggests that looking
at access, confidence or skills in
isolation is not enough to tackle
digital exclusion.
A nuanced understanding of
individual, local and community
barriers acknowledging a far
broader scope of issues than might
initially be apparent is required if
interventions are to be successful.