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Report: Digital labour platforms and the future of work

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ilo.org (20.09.2018) This report provides one of the first comparative studies of working conditions on five major micro-task platforms that operate globally.

Global challenges
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
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New Zealand: SmartStart a new type of service

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digital.govt.nz (18.12.2017) In December 2016, 4 agencies launched SmartStart, the first-ever government ‘life event’ project — a new approach where government services are based on key events in people’s lives, rather than how government agencies are set up.

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new zealand
Global challenges
Topics
Family benefits
Maternity
Information and communication technology
E-services
Service delivery
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Service delivery
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Finland's first Action Plan on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will strengthen the rights of people with disabilities

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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (13.03.2018) The Action Plan will implement the UN Convention that entered into force in summer 2016. The aim is to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities and to improve their opportunities for participation.

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finland
Topics
Disability
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15e Conférence Internationale de l’AISS, l'avenir de la sécurité sociale au coeur des débats

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 La Nouvelle Tribune (18.04.2018) La cérémonie d’inauguration de la 15e Conférence internationale de l’Association international de la sécurité sociale (AISS) portant sur les Technologies de l’information et de la Communication dans le domaine de la sécurité sociale, qui a lieu les 18, 19 et 20 avril 2018, s’est déroulée sous la présidence du ministre du Travail et de l’insertion professionnelle, Mohammed Yatim, et de M. Saïd Ahmidouch, Directeur Général de la CNSS.

Global challenges
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Information and communication technology

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15e conférence de l’AISS sur les TIC : 350 participants au débat

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Aujourd'hui le Maroc (18.04.2018) La Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) organisera du 18 au 20 avril à Casablanca la 15ème édition de la conférence internationale de l’Association internationale de la sécurité sociale (AISS).

Global challenges
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Information and communication technology

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Österreich: Sozialversicherung: Sozialpartner wappnen sich für Reformgespräche

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Trend (18.04.2018) Sozialversicherung und Sozialpartner wappnen sich für die Reform der Sozialversicherung. Bei einer Veranstaltung der Wirtschaftskammer Wien warnten Experten Dienstagabend vor Verschlechterungen bei der Gesundheitsversorgung. Der Vorsitzende des Hauptverbandes der Sozialversicherungsträger, Alexander Biach, forderte im APA-Gespräch, dass eine Reform "gemeinsam mit den Sozialpartnern" erfolgen muss.

Regions / Country
austria
Global challenges
Topics
Health promotion
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ESCAP Updates Social Protection Toolbox

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sdg.iisd.org/news (12.04.2018) The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has updated its Social Protection Toolbox, an online platform for policy makers to share experiences and good practices in providing healthcare and income security. The refreshed platform offers over 100 examples of good practices from around the world, and users can apply an online assessment tool to identify gaps in social protection coverage by country and population group.

Regions / Country
Asia
Topics
Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Digital Economy Observatory : Only Tags
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Uruguay: Flexibilizar acceso a jubilaciones costó casi US$ 2.000 millones pero ayudó a bajar la pobreza

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El Observador (17.04.2018) La flexibilización del acceso a las jubilaciones a partir de la ley 18.395 de 2008 dio lugar a un incremento tanto en el stock como en las altas jubilatorias que se sostuvo hasta 2014.

Regions / Country
uruguay
Topics
Pensions
Financing
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Social protection model to be implemented by BISP across Pakistan: MNA Marvi Memon

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Daily Times (17.04.2018) A social protection model presently being implemented through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) across Pakistan is meant to effectively support and empower women, children and poorest segments of the society.

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pakistan
Global challenges
Topics
Extension of coverage
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