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IO1 Need analysis in the partner countries incl. report

As a starting point of their work, the RED partners carried detailes needs analyses in all partner countries, which were then summarised in a report document. The needs analysis itself was aimed at determining which are the specific target groups and potential stakeholders (primary and secondary) of the RED project in the participating countries. The Analysis reveals the needs on which a special focus should be placed, and also shows what are the expectations of the different target groups and potential stakeholders concerning the RED platform.

Although there were significant differences between the target groups of the individual organisations/experts which were contacted by the RED project partners (not only between the different countries but between the target groups in each country also), the analysis revealed some overlapping needs which can be effectively met by the RED platform and its intended resources. In addition, the RED platform will allow for each country to have custom content.

Our research included several elements conducted via surveys, interviews and meetings:

  • the needs of the local target group regarding online educational assignments for gaining knowledge for literacy and numeracy (what are their own needs in relation to what the platform will offer
  • the needs of the local target group regarding the way of presentation of the social and public services of government and other organisations with explanation of these online services adapted to this target group (what are their own needs in relation to what the platform will offer);
  • the expert opinion of primary and secondary stakeholders (what do they think the need is of this target group and what should be included on the platform regarding the educational assignments and the development of videos).

The needs of the different target groups have been arranged in several main topic areas which we suggest to be included on the platform, with each topic containing several specific items of interest.The topic areas are as follows:

Money - Care - Help & Social services - Education - Work - Home - IT - Alert - Family.

Based on the needs analysis, the partners continue their work with planning and designing content, and with curating existing content of relevance.

Access the Needs Analysis Report.