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Digital-in-Health: Unlocking the Value for Everyone | worldbank (18.08.2023) Technology and data are integral to daily life. As health systems face increasing demands to deliver new, more, better, and seamless services affordable to all people, data and technology are essential. With the potential and perils of innovations like artificial… |
Health | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_SS_Monitor_Innovation., Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://openknowledge-worldbank-org.ilo.idm.oclc.org/entities/publication/06ffb… | pmassetti | |||||
Digital transformation of social security administration and services: A comparative analysis of Australia, Canada, Denmark and France | ilo.org (June 2023) The digital transformation of social security administration and services is complex and multifaceted. It requires careful consideration of various factors, such as the legal and regulatory frameworks, technological infrastructure, and social and cultural norms. This… |
Technological transition | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_SS_Monitor_Innovation., Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.ilo.org/static/english/intserv/working-papers/wp093/index.html | pmassetti | |||||
Policy coherence between social protection and climate action: Initial findings from global studies and projects | reliefweb.int (10.08.2023) In a world grappling with the dual challenges of climate change and socio-economic inequalities and vulnerability, fostering coherence between social protection (SP) and climate action becomes imperative, a Climate Centre brief published today argues. Social protection… |
Environment and climate change | Published_SS_Monitor | https://reliefweb.int/report/world/policy-coherence-between-social-protection-a… | pmassetti | |||||
Bangladesh: PM Hasina opens universal pension scheme | bangladesh | dhakatribune.com (17.08.2023) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the much-talked-about Universal Pension Scheme to bring all the people of the country aged above 18 under the scheme. She initially opened the pension scheme — Pragati, Surokkha, Samata and Prabashi — joining the… |
Pensions | ssptw, Universal Social Protection | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/322736/pm-hasina-opens-universal-pensio… | pmassetti | |||
UK: Is the gig up for the gig economy? (Part one) | united kingdom | hrmagazine.co.uk (17.08.2023) The gig economy continues to be a hot topic for discussion as the UK works on its position on fair work. Dan Cave uncovers the current climate and explores the alternatives. |
digital platforms | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/features/is-the-gig-up-for-the-gig-economy… | pmassetti | ||||
India plans welfare measures for gig workers ahead of elections | india | Nasdaq (13.08.2023) India plans to roll out welfare measures for "gig" workers employed through platforms like Amazon, Uber and India's Zomato as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government prepares for elections, government and trade union officials said. The plan, part of the Social Security… |
digital platforms | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/india-plans-welfare-measures-for-gig-workers-ah… | pmassetti | ||||
Social protection system and formal and informal programmes in Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon | egypt, tunisia, lebanon, arabic countries | euromed-economists.org (July 2023) This policy paper delves into the importance of robust social protection systems in promoting dignity and security for all individuals. Focusing on Egypt, Tunisia, and Lebanon, the paper examines the current landscape of formal and informal social… |
Extension of coverage | Published_SS_Monitor | https://euromed-economists.org/download/social-protection-system-and-formal-and… | pmassetti | ||||
Care Economy and Gender-Transformative Social Protection in India and the G20 Countries | india | orfonline.org (08.08.2023) By taking a gender-transformative and a rights-based entitlement approach, this Policy Brief stresses the importance of investing in the care economy within the context of COVID-19 recovery plans, the G20 agenda of striving for just and equitable growth, and India’s… |
Health, Gender equality | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.orfonline.org/research/care-economy-and-gender-transformative-socia… | pmassetti | ||||
EU: Study on the effectiveness of policies to tackle undeclared work | european union | ec.europa.eu (27.07.2023) Undeclared work has important economic and social implications, including the loss of social security contributions and taxes, but also higher incidence of work accidents, missed professional development opportunities for workers, unfair competition and market… |
Employment, Error, evasion and fraud | Published_SS_Monitor | https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&%3BcatId=22&%3BfurtherPubs… | pmassetti | ||||
OECD Employment Outlook 2023 : Artificial Intelligence and the Labour Market | oecd-ilibrary.org (11.07.2023) The 2023 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook examines the latest labour market developments in OECD countries. It focuses, in particular, on the evolution of labour demand and widespread shortages, as well as on wage developments in times of high inflation and… |
Employment | artificial intelligence | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_DOCUMENTS | https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/employment/oecd-employment-outlook-2023_08785bba-… | pmassetti | ||||
Towards a Robust Social Protection System in the Post-Pandemic Era | orfonline.org (15.07.2023) The increasing need for an extensive social safety net has prompted most countries to launch new social protection measures or reframe existing ones. The G20’s Development Working Group emphasises the importance of effective social protection systems in achieving the… |
Published_SS_Monitor, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.orfonline.org/research/towards-a-robust-social-protection-system-in… | pmassetti | ||||||
The Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Social Welfare Policies of Norway and Japan: A Comparative Study | Journal of Social Policy, Social Change and Development (2023) The result of the study implies that both countries have made significant efforts to support individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic. Their policy responses differ in terms of scope, implementation, and outcome. Norway's… |
COVID-19 | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://so10.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journalspsd/article/view/544 | pmassetti | ||||
Far-reaching reforms in Oman set new benchmark for social protection in the region | oman | An overview of the key features of the ambitious reforms which fundamentally reshape the social protection landscape in Oman. |
basic income, managing reforms, ssptw | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.ilo.org/beirut/media-centre/fs/WCMS_888307/lang--en/index.htm | pmassetti | ||||
Uruguay: State pension reforms approved | uruguay | wtwco.com (30.06.2023) Facing an aging population, low birth rate and increased life expectancies, Uruguay’s government acts to shore up its social security retirement system through sweeping reforms. |
Pensions | ssptw | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.wtwco.com/en-th/insights/2023/06/uruguay-state-pension-reforms-appr… | pmassetti | |||
Canada: How portable benefits can support inclusivity among gig workers | canada | Benefits Canada.com (06.07.2023) Amid the growing gig economy, as well as workers’ calls for increased flexibility and a volatile labour market, there’s increasing demand for portable benefits. Specifically, portable benefits can provide inclusive wellness supports and access to pensions for all… |
digital platforms | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/expert-panel-how-portab… | pmassetti | ||||
Labour and social policies for the green transition : A conceptual framework | oecd (Jul 2023) This study sets out a conceptual framework to analyse the impact of climate change and greenhouse gases mitigation efforts on the labour market, migration flows and people’s health, as well as the most important policy levers that can cushion potential negative impacts and… |
Environment and climate change | migration | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/employment/labour-and-social-policies-for-the-gre… | pmassetti | ||||
From local to national: Delivering and financing effective long-term care | OECD (Jul 2023) This study provides an in-depth examination of the fiscal and governance decentralisation of long-term care (LTC) across OECD countries, offering projections of future fiscal burdens of LTC spending across levels of government. With rapid population ageing and a decrease in the… |
Long-term care, Financing | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/social-issues-migration-health/from-local-to-nati… | pmassetti | |||||
ILO launches a series of country briefs on youth employment in sub-Saharan Africa | ilo.org (29.06.2023) The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation , has launched a new series of policy briefs examining trends and issues in youth employment, including the impact of COVID-19 in seven sub-Saharan African countries. A webinar on… |
Employment of young workers | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.ilo.org/employment/Informationresources/Publicinformation/news/WCMS… | pmassetti | |||||
iSocial Foundation. Innovation in the social services sector | spain | Innovation capacity | https://isocial.cat/en/ | pmassetti | ||||||
Digital Platform Observatory - Establishing workers representation and social dialogue in the platform and app economy | Europe | The digital platform observatory is a joint initiative of ETUC, IRES and ASTREES, funded by the European Commission. It brings together trade unionists, experts, activists, specialists of workers representation and collective action in the platform economy. |
digital platforms | https://digitalplatformobservatory.org/ | xaltamirano_rosas | |||||
Beyond Applause? Improving Working Conditions in Long-Term Care | oecd.org (June 2023) This report presents an in-depth cross-country analysis of how long-term care workers fare along the different dimensions of job quality. In the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the applause for care workers was a clear expression of the strong recognition of their… |
Health | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.oecd.org/investment/beyond-applause-improving-working-conditions-in… | pmassetti | |||||
Social Protection in East Asia and Pacific: From Evidence to Action for Children | UNICEF East Asia and Pacific | Asia | This book documents the results and impact of the Social Protection Support Initiative at the UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office. The initiative has been instrumental in advancing the development of evidence-based social protection policies in the region. It was devised with the… |
Children | https://www.unicef.org/eap/reports/social-protection-east-asia-and-pacific-evid… | pmassetti | |||||
UK. Fifth of savers want oil excluded from their pensions | united kingdom | pensionpolicyinternational.com (19.06.2023) A growing number of pension savers would like to see the oil sector completely excluded from their pension fund’s investments. Some 21 per cent of pension savers say they want oil to be axed from their pension, according to a survey from online pension… |
Pensions | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.pensionpolicyinternational.com/uk-fifth-of-savers-want-oil-excluded… | pmassetti | ||||
Shock-Responsive Social Protection | india | UNICEF India (May 2023) This document aims to present a selection of case studies from India and other countries showing how Shock-Responsive Social Protection approaches have been used in response to disasters and shocks, including climate change induced risks and the recent COVID-19… |
Shocks & extreme events | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.unicef.org/india/reports/shock-responsive-social-protection | pmassetti | ||||
Gigpedia - Gigpedia | Gigpedia provides an overview of available information about the global platform economy. You will find information about existing legislation, court cases and ratings of labour standards for specific platforms. The data at Gigpedia was collected by leading research organisations in the… |
digital platforms | https://gigpedia.org/#gsc.tab=0 | xaltamirano_rosas |