Switzerland launches national digital inclusion alliance

As many people as possible should have access to digital services. To achieve this goal, on Thursday the Swiss government launched the Swiss Digital Inclusion Alliance, in collaboration with the cantons, associations and businesses. Shopping online, filing tax returns electronically or booking a hairdressing appointment via an app are practical actions for many people. However, these services are an obstacle for many others, says the interior ministry in a press release. + Get the most important news directly in your inbox By being either too difficult to access or too complex, these services can exclude a whole section of the population. The ministry estimates that around a third of society, including the elderly and people with disabilities, have difficulty grasping the basic functions of digital tools. The problem also lies in the lack of accessibility of these services, starting with websites. Skills network This is why the Swiss Digital Inclusion Alliance was created and ...