Tim za socijalno uključivanje i smanjenje siromaštva

The Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit created a draft plan for assisting the most vulnerable population in the process of digitalisation of terrestrial television. The objective of this plan is to assist vulnerable groups in exercising their right to information in the process of digitization and to prevent their marginalization and social exclusion, through models of financing or co-financing the digital transition.

The transition to digital terrestrial television (digital transition) implies that each household which depends solely on terrestrial broadcast will be required to purchase, install and successfully use adequate digital reception equipment. Various socio-economic factors (poverty, health limitations, geographic location, etc.) prevent certain population groups from purchasing, installing and successfully using the new equipment. They are considered vulnerable in the process of digital transition.

In addition to engaging a number of experts in various fields in the implementation process, it is necessary to establish a special body with a clear mandate and responsibilities and assigned funds which will manage and oversee the implementation of assistance plans.

Draft assistance plan is available here.

Contact:
Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit,
Office of the Minister without Portfolio in Charge of European Integrations,
phone: 011 311 46 05