nikos kakaris the greek information society observatory e mail n gr monitoring ict progress 2 3 4 1 presentation contents internal structure s vision mission and activities triggering change selected areas of interest & studies for is an independent legal entity with managerial financial autonomy non profit organization under auspices ministry national economy interior public administration decentralization within framework operational program 75 co funded by european regional development fund 25 funds became on november 2004 to become central point reference accurate up date figures one main institutional bodies that recommends actions policies measure evaluate towards contribute effort accomplish strategic goals 5 objectives