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India: Gangwar stressed on signing of social security agreements among G-20 india

Business Standard News (07.09.2018) Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar stressed on signing of social security agreements among G-20 countries at the meeting of labour and employment ministers of the grouping held in Argentina

international_agreement Published_SS_Monitor https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/gangwar-stressed-on-signi… massetti
More and wiser health-care spending could save millions of lives - The price of human lives

The Economist (26.04.2018)  If universal health care is to become ubiquitous, politicians will have to act more boldly

Proposition_SS_Monitor https://www.economist.com/special-report/2018/04/26/more-and-wiser-health-care-… massetti
With AI, jobs are changing but no mass unemployment expected – UN labour experts

UN News (04.09.2018) The rise of frontier technologies like Artificial Intelligence has caused fears of robots taking over blue-collar jobs, but a United Nations expert says humans still have the upper hand given their creativity and ability to form relationships.   

Proposition_SS_Monitor, Proposition_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://news.un.org/en/story/2018/09/1018292 massetti
Europe’s silent shift to self-employment Europe

euractiv.com (03.07.2018) Self-employment is becoming more diversified in Europe and covers an increasing number of activities. But this small revolution raises issues when it comes to social protection.

Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/a-silent-shift-to-self-emplo… massetti
[Report] Spain's health system resilient despite economic crisis spain

Euro.WHO (August 2018) The underlying principles and goals of the Spanish national health system continue to focus on universality, free access, equity and fairness of financing. The evolution of performance measures over the last decade shows the resilience of the health system to macroeconomic…

Health promotion Published_SS_Monitor http://www.euro.who.int/en/about-us/partners/observatory/publications/health-sy… dfabbri
Ghana: Future Of Pensions: The Mega Trends ghana

modernghana.com (22.08.2018) It is the first time in the history of humanity where all five generations are living together. This is good news, however, it comes with its own challenges. One such challenge is the provision of social security for the citizenry. This article looks at three…

Pensions Proposition_SS_Monitor https://www.modernghana.com/news/877238/future-of-pensions-the-mega-trends.html massetti
ADB reminds Asian countries: Ensure social protection for aging population  Asia

Business Mirror (21.08.2018) If Asian countries fail to adopt innovative employment and social protection measures, many citizens won’t be able to afford retirement, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

IF Asian countries fail to adopt innovative employment and social protection measures, many citizens won’t be able to afford retirement, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

In an Asian Development Blog released on Tuesday, ADB Principal Social Development Specialist Sri Wening

Old-age pensions Published_SS_Monitor https://businessmirror.com.ph/adb-reminds-asian-countries-ensure-social-protect… dfabbri
España: Cuideo: El negocio de cuidar spain

El Pa ís (22.08.2018) En España hay 1,2 millones de personas dependientes y, de ellas, el 26% se encuentra a la espera de recibir las prestaciones a las que tienen derecho, y que, en el mejor de los casos, solo cubren unas horas de atención al día. La crisis y la falta de recursos económicos de…

Una situación que vivieron de cerca los hermanos Alejandro y Roberto Valdés, dos de los fundadores de Cuideo, junto con Adrià Buzón, cuando se vieron obligados a buscar un cuidador para su padre. "No encontraban a nadie que estuviera a la altura. Contactaron con

Health promotion, Long-term care Published_SS_Monitor https://elpais.com/economia/2018/08/15/actualidad/1534347783_490131.html dfabbri
UK: Gig economy demands raise risk of crashing for drivers for companies like Uber and Amazon united kingdom

The Guardian (20.08.2018) Drivers and couriers for companies like Uber and Amazon may be at a higher risk of crashing because of the demands of gig economy work, a new study suggests.

Drivers and couriers for companies like Uber and Amazon may be at a higher risk of crashing because of the demands of gig economy work, a new study suggests.

Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that 42% of driv

digital platforms Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/aug/20/gig-economy-demands-raise-uber… dfabbri
Singapore: Noise-induced deafness cases down as workplace injury number falls singapore

The Straits Times (20.08.2018) The number of noise-induced deafness cases in the workplace has plunged in the first half of 2018, a change that will help retain workers, especially the good ones, said some analysts. Overall, the picture is also brightening, according to the Manpower Ministry's…

The number of noise-induced deafness cases in the workplace has plunged in the first half of 2018, a change that will help retain workers, especially the good ones, said some analysts.

Overall, the picture is also brightening, according to the Manpower Ministry's preliminary figures on wo

Prevention of occupational risks OSH Published_SS_Monitor https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/noise-induced-deafness-cases-down-as-wor… dfabbri
Suisse: Politique familiale - Les 38 semaines de congé parental vont secouer Berne switzerland

TDG (20.08.2018) L’étude publiée ce lundi vivifiera les discussions à la commission du Conseil des États, à propos de l’initiative qui réclame quatre semaines de congé paternité. Se basant sur de récentes recherches, la COFF (Commission fédérale de coordination pour les questions familiales)…

L’étude publiée ce lundi vivifiera les discussions à la commission du Conseil des États, à propos de l’initiative qui réclame quatre semaines de congé paternité. Se basant sur de récentes recherches, la COFF (Commission fédérale de coordination pour les questions familiales) propose dans son étud

Family benefits, Parental leave Published_SS_Monitor https://www.tdg.ch/suisse/38-semaines-conge-parental-secouer-berne/story/102560… dfabbri
Australia: Cashless welfare card's effectiveness unclear, auditor general says australia

The Guardian (17.07.2018) The government will push ahead with the expansion of its cashless welfare card trials, despite the auditor general finding it was unclear whether the program was actually reducing social harm.

E-services, Social assistance poverty Published_SS_Monitor https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jul/17/cashless-welfare-cards-e… massetti
Life expectancy, Russia, pension ages Russian Federation

mercatornet (18.08.2018) A few weeks ago we blogged about the Russian government’s proposed changes to their national pension scheme. The upshot was that the age of entitlement was going to be raised and many…

A few weeks ago we blogged about the Russian government’s proposed changes to their national pension scheme. The upshot was that the age of entitlement was going to be raised and many people weren’t happy abou

Old-age pensions brics, managing reforms Published_SS_Monitor https://www.mercatornet.com/demography/view/life-expectancy-russia-pension-ages… dfabbri
Technology can help spring workers from the informality trap

blogs.worldbank.org (13.07.2018) Technology and what it will do to change how we work is the driving obsession of the moment. The truth is that nobody knows for sure what will happen – the only certainty is uncertainty. How then should we plan for the jobs that don’t yet exist?

Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR http://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/technology-can-help-spring-workers-informalit… massetti
Ghana: Thinking outside the box gives public insurance scheme a huge boost ghana

ILO (14.08.2018) Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has an ambitious goal: to achieve universal health coverage. However, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) realized that its membership had plateaued at about 40 per cent of the population a few years ago and has remained…

Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has an ambitious goal: to achieve universal health coverage. However, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) realized that its membership had plateaued at about 40 per cent of the population a few years ago and has remained unchanged to date

Health promotion, Health insurance universal health coverage Published_SS_Monitor https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/features/WCMS_637525/lang--en… dfabbri
[Report] WHO/Europe: Estonian health system review shows great progress and opportunities for improvement estonia

Euro WHO (August 2018) This analysis of the Estonian health system reviews recent developments in organization and governance, health financing, health-care provision, health reforms and health system performance. In 2017, the Estonian government took the historic step of expanding the revenue…

This analysis of the Estonian health system reviews recent developments in organization and governance, health financing, health-care provision, health reforms and health system performance. In 2017, the Estonian government took the historic step of expanding the revenue base of the health system

Health promotion Published_SS_Monitor http://www.euro.who.int/en/about-us/partners/observatory/publications/health-sy… dfabbri
Zambia: Social protection programmes beneficial bridging the gap between the rich and the poor

Lusaka Times (15.08.2018) Government has revealed that strides in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor in society through the successful implementation of Social protection programmes have so far yielded positive results.

Government has revealed that strides in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor in society through the successful implementation of Social protection programmes have so far yielded positive results.

Minister of Community Development and Social Services Emerine Kabanshi said the num

Social assistance, Conditional cash transfers poverty Published_SS_Monitor https://www.lusakatimes.com/2018/08/14/social-protection-programmes-beneficial-… dfabbri
France: Fusion des aides sociales - 3,5 millions de ménages subiraient une baisse, selon un rapport france

Nouvel Obs (03.08.2018) Le dossier s'annonce déjà explosif pour le gouvernement. Un rapport confidentiel, que "le Monde" s'est procuré,

Le dossier s'annonce déjà explosif pour le gouvernement. Un rapport confidentiel, que "le Monde" s'est procuré, montre que le regroupement

Social assistance managing reforms Published_SS_Monitor https://www.nouvelobs.com/politique/20180803.OBS0531/fusion-des-aides-sociales-… dfabbri
Togo : Togo: Les volontaires nationaux bénéficient d’une assurance maladie togo

Information de Lome (15.08.2018)  Au cours d’une cérémonie qui a eu lieu à Lomé, l’Institut nationale d’assurance maladie (INAM) a accepté de prendre désormais en compte 2 208 volontaires répartis sur  l’ensemble du territoire national de même que  leurs ayants-droits. Une…

Au cours d’une cérémonie qui a eu lieu à Lomé, l’Institut nationale d’assurance maladie (INAM) a accepté de prendre désormais en compte 2 208 volontaires répartis sur  l’ensemble du territoire national de même que  leurs ayants-droits. Une convention portant sur le programme de couvertu

Extension of coverage Published_SS_Monitor https://www.lomeinfos.com/2018/08/togo-les-volontaires-nationaux-beneficient-du… dfabbri
EPIC publishes first yearly thematic report on child and family policy developments in Europe european union

Europa (14.08.2018) The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published its annual thematic report. The report outlines changes and new developments during the past year in the area of child and family policies across the EU Member States.

The year in child and family policy

The past year marked a number of important developments in the area of child and family policy in Europe.

The presentation of the European Pillar of Social Rights has s

Children family Published_SS_Monitor http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=89&newsId=9177&furtherNews=… dfabbri
US: Young people want to retire by 60 but experts say that's unlikely United States

CNBC (14.08.2018) According to new research from Charles Schwab, which surveyed 2,000 young Americans aged 16 to 25, a resounding 76 percent think they'll have a better financial future than their parents. And they expect to retire, on average, at age 60. That's "seven years earlier than full…

Young people are optimistic when it comes to their financial futures.

According to new research from Charles Schwab, which surveyed 2,000 young Americans aged 16 to 25, a resounding 76 percent think they'll have a better financi

Old-age pensions Published_SS_Monitor https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/13/young-people-want-to-retire-by-60-but-experts-s… dfabbri
[Policy Brief] WHO: What is the experience of decentralized hospital governance in Europe? european union

euro.who (August 018) Hospitals with greater autonomy are perceived to be more flexible in meeting the needs of the local population. However, there is a tension between the potential to improve responsiveness and flexibility via greater decentralization and the potential efficiency gains and…

Governance and administration Published_SS_Monitor http://www.euro.who.int/en/about-us/partners/observatory/publications/policy-br… dfabbri
Suisse: Coût de la santé - 3 milliards d’économie grâce au contrôle des factures médicales switzerland

Le Temps (13.08.2018) Les contrôles des factures médicales effectués par les assureurs permettent de réaliser une économie substantielle de près de 3 milliards de francs sur les coûts de la santé pour la seule assurance de base. C’est ce que constate une étude menée pour Santésuisse, l’…

Les contrôles des factures médicales effectués par les assureurs permettent de réaliser une économie substantielle de près de 3 milliards de francs sur les coûts de la santé pour la seule assurance de base. C’est ce que constate une étude menée pour Santésuisse, l’association faîtière des as

Financing Published_SS_Monitor https://www.letemps.ch/suisse/3-milliards-deconomie-grace-controle-factures-med… dfabbri
América Latina y el Caribe: Necesario consolidar sistema de protección social para fortalecer sector latin america

20 minutos (10.08.2018) En las últimas décadas, los mercados laborales han experimentado cambios relevantes, los cuales han impactado en la estructura de la protección social de la región de América Latina y el Caribe, por ello es importante consolidar un sistema en la materia que fortalezca al…

En las últimas décadas, los mercados laborales han experimentado cambios relevantes, los cuales han impactado en la estructura de la protección social de la región de América Latina y el Caribe, por ello es importante consolidar un sistema en la materia que fortalezca al sector, consideró GINgrou

Published_SS_Monitor https://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/405492/0/necesario-consolidar-sistema-de-p… dfabbri
Over 100 groups call on G20 leaders to place human rights at the centre of our digital future

IFEX (08.08.2018) G20 countries have both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead efforts to reinstate trust in the digital age. G20 members can inspire hope and embrace the goal that no country, no community, and no individual will be left behind and that their rights will be respected.…

G20 countries have both the opportunity and the responsibility to lead efforts to reinstate trust in the digital age. G20 members can inspire hope and embrace the goal that no country, no community, and no individual will be left behind and that their rights will be respected. G20 countries can s

Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.ifex.org/international/2018/08/08/g20-2018letter/ dfabbri