Russia: Citing 'Acute' Demographic Concerns, Putin Announces Cash Awards For First-Time Parents

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rferl.org (28.11.2017) Voicing concern over the "acute demographic situation in Russia," President Vladimir Putin has announced that the state will pay parents allowances for 18 months after they have their first child.

Regions / Country
Russian Federation
Topics
Family benefits
Document Type

France: Médicaments et remboursements : la base de données Open Medic en six points

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lemonde.fr (28.11.2017) L’Assurance-maladie a mis en ligne et en open data une base de données pléthorique éclairant la consommation de médicaments des Français.

Regions / Country
france
Topics
Medical care
Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Big Data
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For the Sake of Security. The Future of Flexible Workers and the Modern Organisation of Labour

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The Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) (01/05/2017) This publication is a contribution to the debate in the Netherlands concerning the future of the labour market.

Regions / Country
netherlands
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
Document Type

How the Australian Digital Health Agency is helping create a seamlessly-connected digital healthcare system for Australia

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OpenGovAsia (12.11.2017) A major transformation is underway in the Australian healthcare system. The Australian government allocated AU$374.2 million in its 2017-18 Budget to be invested over two years, for the nationwide rollout of an opt-out model of My Health Record and to ensure every Australian is a part of it, unless they choose not to be.  

Regions / Country
australia
Global challenges
Topics
Health
Technological transition
Service quality
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Service delivery
Digital Economy Observatory : Only Tags
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Suisse: Le stress au travail, ce lent poison

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Le Temps (27.11.2017) Un quart des personnes actives en Suisse se disent très stressées dans l’exercice de leur profession. Malgré d'importantes répercussions sur la santé, les autorités sanitaires semblent pourtant fermer les yeux sur ce phénomène

Regions / Country
switzerland
Topics
Occupational accidents and diseases
Document Type

República Dominicana: DIDA busca Seguridad Social le ofrezca más protección a los adultos mayores

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Listín Diario (27.11.2017) La Dirección de Información y Defensa de los Afiliados a la Seguridad Social (DIDA) está procurando que los adultos mayores reciban mayor protección y beneficios del Sistema Dominicano de Seguridad Social (SDSS), por lo que reunirá aquí a expertos de diferentes países para conocer sus realidades y formular sus propuestas.

Regions / Country
dominican republic
Topics
Old-age pensions
Document Type