And it should also reflect the public interest in developing demand-side initiatives based on ICT applications in other sectors such as transport and in particular energy, where ICT can play an important role in increasing energy efficiency.
Teadusprogramm peaks ühtlasi kajastama ka avalikku huvi IST-rakendustel põhinevate nõudlusepoolsete algatuste arendamise vastu teistes sektorites, nagu transport ja eelkõige energia, kus info- ja sidetehnoloogia mängib olulist rolli energiatõhususe suurendamisel.