Governance and administration

Österreich: Reform der Sozialversicherung: Viele Funktionäre zittern um ihren Job

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EurActiv (23.05.2018) Die österreichische Regierung will nun das erste „Leuchtturmprojekt“ in Angriff nehmen. Es geht um die überfällige Reform des Sozialversicherungswesens. Österreich verfügt über eines der am engsten geknüpften Sozialsysteme. Aufgrund des besonders hohen bürokratischen Aufwands allerdings auch eines der teuersten. Seit gut zwei Jahrzehnten wird über eine Reform diskutiert. Nun hat die Regierungsspitze die Kernpunkte vorgestellt, die bis zum Herbst in Gesetzesform gegossen werden sollen.

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austria
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[Point de vue] France: La fusion Agirc-Arrco va pénaliser les cadres les moins bien payés

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Les Echos (24.05.2018) Avec la fusion des deux caisses de retraite complémentaire Agirc et Arrco, les cadres rémunérés en dessous de certains seuils risquent de se retrouver lésés.

 

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france
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Pensions
Governance and administration
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Millions in China with bad 'social credit' barred from buying plane, train tickets

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Channel NewsAsia  (19.03.2018) More than nine million people in China have been barred from buying plane tickets and another three million from buying business-class train tickets because of their poor "social credit" ratings, according to deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission.

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china
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Ethical artificial intelligence - 10 essential ingredients

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OECD (24.01.2018) Artificial intelligence (AI) must put people and planet first. Discussions on the ethical use of AI are essential on a global scale to guarantee widespread implementation and a transparent solution. A global convention on ethical AI that encompasses all is the most viable guarantee for human survival.

 

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Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
Global challenges
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Employment
Governance and administration
Information and communication technology
Data management
Technological transition
Policy analysis
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Large-scale automation
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World Economic Situation And Prospects 2018

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The world economy has strengthened as lingering fragilities related to the global financial crisis subside. In 2017, global economic growth reached 3 per cent—the highest growth rate since 2011—and growth is expected to remain steady for the coming year.  The improved global economic situation provides an opportunity for countries to focus policy towards longer-term issues such as low carbon economic growth, reducing inequalities, economic diversification and eliminating deep-rooted barriers that hinder development.

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Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
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Governance and administration
Inequalities
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) - Statistics

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ESCAP works to improve the use of statistics for evidence-based decision-making and to develop and disseminate quality statistics for inclusive, sustainable and resilient societies in the ESCAP region. Quality statistics, that is statistics that are relevant, accurate, timely, value for money, accessible to all and free from political interference are the foundation for good governance.
ESCAP provides analyses of development trends and emerging issues that enhance understanding among decision-makers and members of the public in the region.

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Asia
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Employment
Governance and administration
Demographic change
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France: Isabelle Sancerni, nouvelle présidente de la Cnaf

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La Croix (10.01.2018)  Elle serait une grande discrète, presque timide. Pour autant Isabelle Sancerni, la petite cinquantaine, s’apprête à présider l’un des navires amiraux de la politique sociale française, la Caisse nationale des allocations familiales (Cnaf).

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france
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France: Des petits patrons français échappent aux charges sociales en créant des sociétés en Angleterre

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francetvinfo (05.01.2018)Un cabinet des Côtes-d’Armor a aidé des centaines de commerçants et artisans français à ne pas payer leurs cotisations de sécurité sociale en leur créant une société outre-Manche. Une combine illégale mais qui dure depuis plus de vingt ans. Savez-vous quel est le point commun entre la Serrurerie Objatoise, en Corrèze, la boulangerie Au four et au moulin à Pocé-les-Bois (Ille-et-Vilaine) et la Carrosserie auto de la vallée de Saint-Amans-Soult, à côté de Mazamet (Tarn) ?

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france
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Maroc: Les chiffres de la Sécurité sociale ne sont pas si rassurants que ça : Seules 200.000 entreprises jouent le jeu

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Libération (07.12.2017) «2016 a été une année importante pour le régime de sécurité sociale puisqu’elle a été marquée par l’augmentation du nombre des affiliés et des entreprises déclarantes ». C’est ce qui ressort de l’intervention de Mohamed Yatim,  ministre du Travail et de l'Insertion professionnelle, lors du Conseil d’administration de la CNSS tenu mercredi dernier à Casablanca.

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morocco
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Governance and administration
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Philippines: AlkanSSSya scheme bags 2017 Gov’t Best Practice Award

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baguiomidlandcourier.com.ph (nov 2017) The Social Security System bagged the 2017 Government Best Practice Award (GBPR) from the Development Academy of the Philippines for its implementation of the AlkanSSSya Program to intensify social security coverage among informal sector workers.

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philippines, the
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