The document discusses the importance of e-skills for Europe and defines what e-skills encompass. It notes that while demand for IT professionals exceeds supply, efforts must be made to close skills gaps and mismatches. E-skills include IT practitioner skills, IT user skills, and e-business skills. The development of e-skills is important for social cohesion, inclusion, and allowing individuals to realize their full potential. Priority actions include developing a long-term strategic approach, improving labor market data and planning, and promoting multi-stakeholder partnerships for e-skills development.