Technological transition

[Kommentar] Freelancer sind die Angestellten der Zukunft

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NZZ (09.11.2018) Immer mehr Menschen arbeiten via Internetplattformen. Um die Innovationskraft des digitalen Arbeitsmodells auszuschöpfen, sollte man die wachsende Flexibilität mit sozialer Sicherheit kombinieren. Es drängen sich neue Formen der Absicherung auf.

Global challenges
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
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France: La robotisation, un effet ambigu sur l'emploi

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Les Echos (18.10.2018) Si les effets de l'automatisation sur l'emploi sont discutés, les études disponibles montrent qu'elle favorise les inégalités. L'utilisation de la robotique s'accélère dans l'industrie. Selon les derniers chiffres de la Fédération internationale de la robotique (IFR), le stock mondial de robots industriels a doublé au cours des dix dernières années.

Regions / Country
france
Global challenges
Topics
Unemployment
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
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Maroc: Registre social unique. Rendez-vous en novembre prochain

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leseco.ma (14.09.2018) Le Registre social unique (RSU) vise à améliorer le ciblage des prestations des programmes de protection sociale. La préparation de ce projet est passée à la vitesse supérieure depuis juillet dernier.

Regions / Country
morocco
Topics
Family benefits
Information and communication technology
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Data science, artificial intelligence and the futures of work

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Alan Turing Institute (24.10.2018)  In this document, we offer a review of recent literature on the future of work. Using a critical review method, the report synthesises key findings about the future of work focusing on three main areas: broad research findings, emerging research directions, and innovative data science research directions.

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Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
Large-scale automation
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ILO: The future of work: What does the digital future hold for Serbia?

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ILO (05.11.2018) Organized with ILO assistance, the first annual conference following up on the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans examined opportunities of a knowledge-based economy in Serbia.

Regions / Country
Europe
serbia
Global challenges
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Economic impact
Labour market
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World Bank's Mission Billion challenge to tackle critical issues in digital identification

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biometricupdate.com (05.10.2018) The World Bank has announced the launch of the Mission Billion annual innovation challenge to address the most critical issues in digital identification as it works toward achieving sustainable development goal 16.9 to establish legal identity for all.

Regions / Country
Africa
Global challenges
Topics
Data management
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Business processes
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ILO/Asia: How digitalization can help achieve fair migration

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ILO (31.10.2018) The 11th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour held in Singapore on 29-30 October discussed how to maximize the potential of digitalization to promote decent work for migrant workers in the Asia Pacific region. Anna Engblom, senior expert on labour migration at the International Labour Organization (ILO), reviews the opportunities and challenges brought by digitalization in this area.

Regions / Country
Asia
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Economic impact
Societal Impact
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Conclusions of the Prime Minister of Estonia Jüri Ratas after the Tallinn Digital Summit | EU2017.EE

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Conclusions of the Prime Minister of Estonia Jüri Ratas after the Tallinn Digital Summit

INSIGHTS 06/10/2017 12:29 #eu2017ee #TallinnDigitalSummit

Prime Minister of Estonia Jüri Ratas has published conclusions from the Tallinn Digital Summit, which are going to be discussed by the European Union leaders at the next European Council taking place on 19-20 October in Brussels.

Regions / Country
Europe
european union
Global challenges
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EGOVKB | United Nations - e-Government Knowledgebase (UNeGovKB)

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The United Nations welcomes you to our interactive e-Government Knowledgebase (UNeGovKB). The Database was created by the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) to provide governments and all members of civil society easy access to this valuable information for research, education and planning purposes.

Global challenges
Topics
Information and communication technology
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UK: Uber's Latest Court Date Gives Gig Economy Its Biggest Test

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Bloomberg (30.10.2018)  Just months after Uber Technologies Inc. persuaded a London judge to allow it to keep operating in the city, the ride-hailing company is back in court. At stake during two days of hearings at the Court of Appeal in London is an issue that could strike at the core of the U.K.’s burgeoning gig economy: whether Uber’s drivers are really self-employed

Regions / Country
united kingdom
Global challenges
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Societal Impact
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