Application of E-Technologies for Regional Development: The Case of Vilnius City/Elektroniniu Technologiju Taikymas Regionineje Pletroje: Vilniaus Miesto Pavyzdys (Report‪)‬

1. Introduction A fundamental reference in e-cities field are the actions (Europe's Information Society ... 2005a, b etc.) put into effect by the European Union from the year 2000. On that date the European Council of Lisbon decided that the EU should aim at turning by the year 2010 into the most dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world. The aim of eEurope 2005 (Europe's Information ... 2005a) is to provide a favourable environment for private investment and for the creation of new jobs, to boost productivity, to modernise public services, and to give everyone the opportunity to participate in the global information society. European Information society in 2010 ("i2010") (Europe's Information ... 2005b) is an initiative which will provide an integrated approach to information society and audio-visual policies in the EU, covering regulation, research, and deployment and promoting cultural diversity. i2010 objective will be to ensure that Europe's citizens, businesses and governments make the best use of ICTs in order to improve industrial competitiveness, support growth and the creation of jobs and to help address key societal challenges.