WHO/Europe  (July 2018) The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies has released a new health system review (HiT) on Georgia which highlights the progress made in improving access to health care, in protecting the population from the financial risks of inpatient care and in reducing inequalities since the country made the political commitment to providing universal health coverage.

revue de l'IRES  : Lors de la campagne des élections européennes de 2014, Jean-Claude Juncker, alors tête de liste du Parti populaire européen (PPE) et aujourd’hui président de la Commission européenne, annonçait : « En tant que président de la Commission, je plaiderai pour que chaque État membre introduise un salaire minimum adapté à ses pratiques nationales de négociations salariales et à ses conditions économiques » (Juncker, 2014a).

​Deloitte Insights (March 2018)  As AI and other advanced technologies permeate the workplace, skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving gain in importance. Leading companies are recognizing that these technologies are most effective when they complement humans, not replace them.

Many industries have been disrupted by the influx of new technologies in the Information Age. Healthcare is no different.Particularly in the case of automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI), doctors, hospitals, insurance companies, and industries with ties to healthcare have all been impacted – in many cases in more positive, substantial ways than other industries.

Managing Digital Security and Privacy Risk, a background report for the June 2016 OECD Ministerial on the Digital Economy, discusses how increased connectivity and data-driven innovation have brought about significant economic and social opportunities while changing the scale and scope of digital security and privacy challenges.

OECD (2015) Recently, large-scale digital security incidents with potential economic consequences have increased in frequency and sophistication, in a context where the digital environment has become essential to the functioning of the economy and a key enabler for growth, well-being and inclusiveness.

ITU(2017) This report is composed of a number of best practice reports on different aspects of cybersecurity. An analysis of an ITU’s cybersecurity awareness survey demonstrates that while a number of countries have to improve cybersecurity awareness, some do not, and those that do often do not target key segments of society. Strong attention is often paid to child online protection as a priority. Information related to the ITU’s Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) conducted is also provided.

ITU (2017) The report is a practical tool aiming at assisting administrations in implementing ICT accessibility for persons with disabilities in their respective countries. It also provides resources and addresses a series of questions, including: What changes must be made to existing legislation to promote ICT accessibility? How to promote accessibility in public ICT spaces, such as telecentres and public pay phones? Which requirements for public procurement, including commercial best practices relating to telecommunications/ICT, should apply to persons with disabilities?

McKinsey & Company (May 2018) Demand for technological, social and emotional, and higher cognitive skills will rise by 2030. How will workers and organizations adapt?

As machines increasingly complement human labor in the workplace, we will all need to adjust to reap the benefits.

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming businesses and will contribute to economic growth via contributions to productivity. They will also help address “moonshot” societal challenges in areas from health to climate change.