#DemographicChange

[…] Globalization, digitalization and demographic change are transforming societies around the globe. What does that mean for the future of social cohesion? Our conference “Trying Times – Rethinking [...]

[…] The international "Trying Times - Rethinking Social Cohesion" conference held in Berlin September 4-6, 2019 provided a forum for intensive exchange on the future of social cohesion. Around 80 [...]

[…] Globalization, digitalization and demographic change are shaping societies around the world today. What does the impact of these megatrends mean for social cohesion? What are the challenges and [...]

[…] What does Smart Country mean? Does Germany already have a digital infrastructure? What needs to happen to make Germany more digital? Who needs to get involved for this to happen? Four questions we [...]

[…] What happens when demographic change leads to the abandonment of entire regions? This is exactly what is happening in Germany right now, with young people moving to cities to find work. What happens [...]

[…] Smart Country addresses the challenges of the 21st Century. Intelligent technology will mean participation for everyone, ensuring equal living conditions in both cities and rural areas. Smart Country [...]

[…] How do intelligent systems influence our lives? How will our work change as a result of the new technologies? How will we work in the future? How do intelligent systems influence our lives? How will [...]

[…] Digital strategies help improve the day-to-day lives of people and secure social engagement. Dr. Bernd Holtwick, head of exhibitions at DASA (an exhibition center on the world of work based in [...]

[…] Smart City and Smart Country are concepts that use intelligent technology and networks to tackle the challenges of the 21st century such as designing demographic change. Gregor Isenbort, the head of [...]

[…] Bertelsmann Stiftung has put together a community guide for all municipalities with over 5,000 inhabitants. This guide offers inhabitants a broad-ranging information system of data. Read more [...]