European Commission 29 January 2021, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE EVALUATION of the Commission Recommendation of 27 October 2011 on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation

Background to the evaluation The Commission Recommendation on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation (2011/711/EU) is the Commission’s main policy tool for digital cultural heritage. Its aim is to optimise the use of information and communication technologies to unlock the full economic and cultural potential of Europe’s cultural heritage.