The company, a member of the Samaras & Partners Group, designed two of the five nationwide digital strategy proposals accepted into the “Digital Transformation 2021-2027” program, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Specifically, it supported the municipalities of Kalamata and Sofades in submitting digital strategy proposals that were positively evaluated for their completeness and secured funding of €1,950,000 and €500,000, respectively.

The aim of the funded projects is to highlight the dynamism of these municipalities by developing new and existing systems and infrastructures that contribute to creating a broader smart city ecosystem.

Kalamata and Sofades municipalities aim for a comprehensive digital transition to meet their needs and improve the services they provide. Their strategic planning focuses on the practical application of technological solutions in citizens’ everyday lives, fully leveraging the benefits and demonstrating that technology is not an end in itself. Citizen-centered digital solutions will create new opportunities for businesses, promote an open and democratic society, foster a dynamic and sustainable economy, and contribute to combating climate change and achieving the green transition.

Once again, Lever – Development Consultants S.A. proves its professionalism, knowledge, experience, and ability to collaborate effectively with local communities and economic stakeholders in designing strategies that decisively support their development.

The digital convergence of the selected actions for the Digital Transformation of Local Authorities constitutes a powerful tool for economic growth and enhanced competitiveness. The results of each initiative will be part of a future reform in digital prosperity at local, regional, and national levels. At the same time, the proposed digital strategies contribute to achieving the goals of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0,” which aims for Greece’s digital transformation, allocating 22% of its estimated budget to digital objectives. This fully reflects the action plan of the “Digital Compass” and aligns with the core directions of the “European Digital