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Occupational safety, health are basic rights

straitstimes (27.08.2017) Hosted for the first time in South-east Asia, the World Congress on Safety and Health at Work looks at preventing occupational accidents, diseases

Occupational accidents and diseases http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/occupational-safety-health-are-b… monitor
Launch of the Global Commission on the Future of Work

ilo.org (21.08.2017) This event launched the Global Commission on the Future of Work, a body of 20 experts who will come together to tackle the fundamental question of how a rapidly transforming world of work should be organized so that it responds to the values of social justice. During the…

Employment policies, Employment of young workers, Migration labour markets Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/future-of-work/news/WCMS_570387/lang--en/index… lasalle
Disrupting the trust business

economist.com (06.06.2017) The trust business is little noticed but huge. Startups deploying blockchain technology threaten to disrupt it, and much else besides

Technological transition, Error, evasion and fraud digital platforms Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR http://worldif.economist.com/article/13525/disrupting-trust-business lasalle
For robots to work with people, they must understand people

economist.com (17.07.2017) Direct interaction between robots and humans at work is changing the face—or rather the arms—of manufacturing. Such interaction also means that roboticists need to design effective team mates as well as efficient workers. Cobots operate in a realm where human thoughts…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Information and communication technology, Technological transition robotization Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21726686-bots-factory-are… lasalle
International Taxation in the Digital Economy: Challenge Accepted?

austaxpolicy.com (14.08.2017)  The digitalization of the economy is considered as a key driver of innovation, economic growth, and societal change. At the same time, it poses a major challenge to the international tax system.

Contribution collection and compliance, Financing digital platforms Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR http://www.austaxpolicy.com/international-taxation-digital-economy-challenge-ac… massetti
EEUU: La mayoría de los médicos apoya un seguro de salud universal United States

El Tiempo Latino (19.08.2017) La atención médica con un pagador único sigue siendo una idea controversial en los Estados Unidos, pero la gran mayoría de los médicos está comenzando a apoyarla, según revela una nueva encuesta.

Health, Health insurance, Extension of coverage extending coverage http://eltiempolatino.com/news/2017/aug/18/la-mayoria-de-los-medicos-apoya-un-s… monitor
Côte d'Ivoire: Accidents de travail,voici les secteurs d’activités exposés côte d'ivoire

Abidjan.net (19.08.2019) Professeur Yoboue Kouamé Yves, directeur de la prévention et de la promotion de la santé et sécurité au travail, interrogé au cours de la rencontre bilan de l’exercice 2016 de la Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale (CNPS), lève un coin de voile sur les secteurs d’…

Occupational accidents and diseases http://news.abidjan.net/h/620834.html monitor
Côte d'Ivoire: Sécurité sociale - La Cnps va bien, les pensions relevées côte d'ivoire

fratmat (19.08.2017) « Quand on gère un bien public, on a obligation de rendre compte. » Charles Kouassi, directeur général de la Cnps, justifiait le 17 août 2017 la conférence de presse bilan tenue à l’hôtel Azalai.

Pensions, Financing https://www.fratmat.info/index.php/nos-unes/securite-sociale-la-cnps-va-bien-le… monitor
Is Nigeria’s Social Protection on the cusp of transformation? nigeria

developmentpathways.co.uk (17.08.2017) Will the design of a direct cash transfer in Nigeria ensure its ongoing popularity and sustainability? Guest blogger Gbenga Shadare considers the issues.

Extension of coverage cct, extending coverage, published http://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/resources/nigerias-social-protection-cusp-… monitor
Strengthening Social Protection for Emergencies like Drought Africa

worldbank.org (16.08.2017) The effects of the 2015 El-Nino induced drought lasted well into 2017, and affected a quarter of Lesotho’s population of 2.2 million.

http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2017/08/16/strengthening-social-protec… monitor
[Beitrag] Deutschland: Studie zu "mobiler Arbeit" germany

Arbeitsschutz-Portal (19.08.2017) Mobiles Arbeiten ist zur regelrechten Glaubensfrage geworden. Die einen schwören auf die Arbeit von überall und genießen die Flexibilität und Freiheit – die anderen sehen genau darin das Problem: Fließen Privatleben und Arbeit nicht zu sehr zusammen, wenn sie…

https://www.arbeitsschutz-portal.de/beitrag/asp_news/6107/studie-mobile-worker-… monitor
Achats en ligne: Ottawa et Québec invités à imposer une taxe

lapresse.ca (31.07.2017) La fiscaliste Marwah Rizqy incite Ottawa et Québec à emboîter le pas à plusieurs pays de l'OCDE pour récupérer les millions de dollars en taxes sur les achats de produits ou de services en ligne que les gouvernements perdent chaque année.

Contribution collection and compliance, Financing contribution collection, freelance, policy reponse Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR http://affaires.lapresse.ca/economie/technologie/201707/31/01-5120728-achats-en… lasalle
What new business models are made possible by digitization?

mit.edu - What new business models are made possible by digitization? How can entrepreneurs more quickly implement these models in ways that create widespread benefits for all? The IDE works to define the basic principles and systems to help companies design successful platform strategies…

Technological transition digital platforms Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR http://ide.mit.edu/research-pillars/new-digital-business-models lasalle
The rising tide of non-standard employment - InfoStories

ilo.org (May 2017) Explore this InfoStory to find out what the rise of non-standard employment means for workers, employers and societies across the globe.

Employment labour markets, published http://www.ilo.org/infostories/Stories/Employment/Non-Standard-Employment#header monitor
Congo: Protection sociale - quel avenir pour le projet « Lisungi » ? congo

adiac-congo (14.08.2017) Cofinancé par le gouvernement congolais, la Banque mondiale (BM), l’Agence française de développement (AFD) et l’Unicef, le projet « Lisungi » qui vise à promouvoir le bien-être des familles pauvres à travers des transferts monétaires, traverse depuis plus d’une année…

published http://www.adiac-congo.com/content/protection-sociale-quel-avenir-pour-le-proje… monitor
Sénégal: Couverture maladie universelle et bourses de sécurité familiale - quand l'inclusion sociale devient une réalité senegal

leral.net (14.08.2017) La politique de développement des mutuelles de santé a permis de porter le taux de couverture maladie de 6,8 % en 2013, à près de 20%, en 2016. En matière de bourses de sécurité familiale, aujourd’hui plus de 300 000 familles au Sénégal bénéficient d’une allocation…

Health, Health insurance, Extension of coverage, Social assistance extending coverage http://www.leral.net/Couverture-maladie-universelle-et-bourses-de-securite-fami… monitor
El envejecimiento poblacional es el principal reto demografico que tiene Cuba, afirman expertos cuba

El Nuevo Herald (12.08.2017) Casi un 20 por ciento de la población cubana supera los 60 años de edad, según un estudio publicado recientemente por el gobierno, que ve el envejecimiento como “el principal desafío demográfico” de la nación. Mientras el proceso de envejecimiento de la población se…

Old-age pensions poverty, published http://www.elnuevoherald.com/noticias/mundo/america-latina/cuba-es/article16690… monitor
EU expresses worry over Poland reviving different retirement age for men and women poland

Reuters (13.08.2017) The EU's executive arm, the European Commission, is concerned that reintroducing a different retirement age for men and women in Poland could violate the bloc's equality rules, according to a letter from Brussels to Warsaw seen by Reuters.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-poland-pensions-idUSKBN1AN1PV monitor
Reverence for Robots: Japanese Workers Treasure Automation japan

AP (16.08.2017) The debate over machines snatching jobs from people is muted in Japan, where birth rates have been sinking for decades, raising fears of a labor shortage.

Information and communication technology, Technological transition digital economy, published, robotization Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/ohio/articles/2017-08-16/labor-short-ja… monitor
La France retrouve son niveau de chômage du début de 2012 france

öe Monde (17.08.2017) Avec une nouvelle baisse de 0,1 point au deuxième trimestre, le chômage revient au même niveau qu’à la veille de l’élection de François Hollande.

Unemployment http://mobile.lemonde.fr/emploi/article/2017/08/17/la-france-retrouve-son-nivea… monitor
Recent social protection and social inclusion developments in Austria, Belgium, Iceland, Norway and Spain european union

Europa (09.08.2017) Six new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on recent social protection and social inclusion developments in the field of employment (Belgium, Iceland and Spain), access to social security benefits (…

managing reforms http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=89&newsId=2856&furtherNews=… monitor
Recent social protection developments concerning long-term care (Austria) and old-age pensions (Serbia and Slovenia) austria, slovenia, serbia

Europa (14.08.2017) Three new Flash Reports prepared by the European Social policy Network (ESPN) are now available and provide information on recent social protection developments concerning long-term care (Austria) and old-age pensions (Serbia and Slovenia):

Old-age pensions, Health managing reforms http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=89&newsId=2857&furtherNews=… monitor
Maroc: Assurance maladie - La généralisation de la couverture médicale prévue pour 2020 morocco

La Vie Eco (15.08.2017) Avec l’AMO et le Ramed, environ 70% de la population marocaine dispose déjà d’une couverture médicale. Les travailleurs indépendants attendent toujours leur intégration au régime.

Health, Health insurance, Extension of coverage extending coverage, published http://lavieeco.com/news/assurance-maladie/assurance-maladie-la-generalisation-… monitor
France, La Réunion: L’assurance chômage étendue pour les salariés et les indépendants france

L'info (11.08.2017) C'est une promesse de campagne d’Emmanuel Macron, le président de la République souhaite étendre l’assurance chômage aux salariés et aux independants qui démissionnent une fois tous les cinq ans. Le gouvernement examine en ce moment cette réforme. À La Réunion, les…

Unemployment managing reforms http://www.linfo.re/la-reunion/societe/724180-l-assurance-chomage-etendue-pour-… monitor
[Report] The role of the European Structural and Investment Funds in Financing Health System in Lithuania lithuania

sciencedirect (July 2017) The EU structural and investment funds accounted for a quarter of the annual public expenditure on health in Lithuania in 2007–2013. Much of funding was for aimed to improve efficiency; treatment of injuries, cancers and CVDs, mostly through upgrades of provider…

Health, Financing published http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168851017301215?utm_source=W… monitor