vity growth in the EU at a rate of 45%. In Albania, the electronic communication sector alone as part of ICT contributes in the GDP at a calculated rate of 5-6%. ICT and digitalization processes support modernization as follows: - - - Economic processes: through the improvement of production capacities based on the ICT, knowledge economy and establishments of start-ups, development of innovative and intelligent activities in cities and communities, production growth in agriculture, social enterprises, etc. Social processes: through the improvement of services provided to the community and that of the joint goods production, stimulation and facilitation of social innovation, joint establishment and utilization of resources and financing3, etc. Institutional and administrative processes: through the e-government services, digital identity, facilitation of inter-institutional interaction, simplification of institutional and administrative procedures, delivery of online auxiliary assistance, participation of citizens and businesses in the decision making process, etc. ICT are seen as a tool that changes the everyday life, transforms the work organization, changes the existing markets by creating new opportunities and businesses, changes participation, cooperation and interaction models with the Public Administration, for an open and transparent governance. In this respect, the objectives are as follows: - 3 4 stimulation of the digitalization process in a systematic and sustainable manner in every field of life and economy; establishment of favorable conditions for the fruition of suitable infrastructures, such as, broadband networks, data center, in order to guarantee high security levels for the information networks, integrate and computerize Public Administration and private sector services. ICT and information society developments in Albania were based on the European model, just like the “eEurope”, “i2010” plans, etc. They are also compatible with the regional developments, as well as with the integration perspective of the European Union. The main objective of the Digital Agenda for Europe is the establishment of sustainable economic and social benefits deriving from the development of a single digital market based on the utilization of the fast and ultra fast internet, and of the interacting applications. The Digital Agenda for Europe has identified seven priority dimensions (pillars) closely interrelated to each-other: ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► A single digital market; Standards and interaction; Faith and Security; Access to Fast and Ultra Fast Internet; Research and Innovation; Improvement of Knowledge, Skills and Digital Inclussion; ►► ICT benefits for the whole society; In November 2013, the Southeastern European countries adopted the Regional Strategy for Southeastern Europe, SEE-20204. The objectives for the development of the digital agenda under the chapter of the Digital Society, header “For a Smart Growth” have an important place in this strategic document. Albania’s Digital Agenda for 2015-2020, which is presented in this document, takes into consideration the objectives of the regional development specified in the Strategy SEE-2020 and supports the EU Digital Agenda. After an analysis of the current situation and developments, the document sets out the vision and development objectives for the period 2015-2020, as well as the main directions of policies that will be followed to fulfill these objectives. Known as “crowdsourcing” and “crowdfounding” http://www.rcc.int/files/user/docs/SEE%202020%20Strategy%20Document%20-%20Draft%201.pdf 9