140 likes | 245 Views
Joint DG INFSO ICT for Inclusion & JRC IPTS Information Society Workshop “ Long-term care challenges in an ageing society: the role of ICT and migrants” Brussels, 19th January 2010 Introduction and Objectives of the Workshop Clara Centeno, JRC-IPTS Information Society Unit
E N D
Joint DG INFSO ICT for Inclusion & JRC IPTS Information Society Workshop “Long-term care challenges in an ageing society: the role of ICT and migrants” Brussels, 19th January 2010 Introduction and Objectives of the Workshop Clara Centeno, JRC-IPTS Information Society Unit Joint Research Centre (JRC) Institute for Prospective Technological Studies The European Commission’s Research-Based Policy Support Organization The views expressed by the authors are not necessarily those of the EC
Institute for Prospective Technological Studies IPTS: Part of Joint Research Centre of the EC: 7 Research Institutes across Europe Mission: “to provide customer-driven support to the EU policy-making process by developing science-based responses to policy challenges that have both a socio-economic as well as a scientific/technological dimension”
The Information Society Unit (2010) ICT for addressing key European challenges re-start economic growth, ensure long-term competitiveness, fight unemployment and reinforce social cohesion InternationalDigital Economy Analysis • Analysing the European ICT and Content industries • Applied econometric analysis of the Digital Economy Socio-Economic Analysis on ICT for Learning and Inclusion • ICT for Learning, Creativity and Skills • ICT for cultural diversity and socio-economic inclusion Techno-economic Impacts Enabling Societal Change • Role of ICT in digital identity and information search • ICT for Health and Quality of Life
IPTS research on ICT for cultural diversity and inclusion • Policy context • i2010 e-Inclusion Policies • 2006 Riga e-Inclusion Declaration • “§ 24 … improving the possibilities for economic and social participation and integration, creativity and entrepreneurship of immigrants and (ethnic) minorities by stimulating their participation in the information society” • 2008 European i2010 initiative on e-Inclusion • “Exploring ICT-enabled opportunities for marginalised young people and migrants at risk of exclusion” • Immigration and Integration policies • Also : education and training, employment, .. • Key customers • DG Information Society: ICT for inclusion Unit • DG JLS: Migration and Integration Unit • DG EAC, DG EMPL, ..
IPTS research on ICT for inclusion 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 ICT for Ageing and Health ICT for Social Capital ICT for Learning ICT for cultural diversity and Inclusion - Mapping of ICT initiatives for inclusion of IEM (EU27, UK, FR, DE, ES) - State of the art of research on ICT & IEM • - The use of social computing by IEM • - ICT for migrant domiciliary carers (UK, DE, IT, ES) • ICT for learning the host country’s language by adult migrants • - The role of Third Sector Organizations and ICT for digital and social inclusion - ICT for Inclusion of Youth at Risk • ICT to support everyday life integration of IEM • ICT for caregivers and social actors Future research (2010-)
ICT for migrant domiciliary carersStudy Background Some trends in long term care Life expectancy Ageing Quality of care Changing family Structures Mobility Women at work Labor force Caregivers supply Demand for care
ICT for migrant domiciliary carersStudy Background Life expectancy Ageing Quality of care Changing family Structures Mobility Women at work Labor force Demand for care Caregivers supply Better Coordinated care Home care and Community based care Enhanced working conditions Quality of care Migrant labor force ICT based solutions Possible ingredients for future solutions in long term care
ICT for migrant domiciliary carersStudy Background Life expectancy Ageing Quality of care Changing family Structures Mobility Women at work Labor force Demand for care Caregivers supply Better Coordinated care Home careand Community based care Enhanced working conditions Quality of care Migrant labor force ICT based solutions Possible ingredients for future solutions in long term care
ICT for migrant domiciliary carers Aims of the exploratory research project: Start gathering evidence on: • What is the role of informal caregivers in long term care (LTC)? • What are their needs? • Are there specific supporting policies? • What ICT applications / tools are used to support them in LTC? • Opportunities and barriers for ICT use? Informal care givers: carers & informal care assistants ... For informal caregivers in general, and in particular for migrants
ICT in domiciliary care Care organizations Home Communication Coordination Emergency mgt Support Care worker Healthcare professionals Cared person Doctors ICT Informal Caregiver Carers & professional assoc. Carer ICT Voluntary groups ICT ICT
Countries analyzed UK, DE, IT, ES Selection based on: • Expected significant numbers of migrant caregivers • Different care organization models • Different expected ICT maturity levels Research partners: • England: CIRCLE (Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities) University of Leeds, Prof. Sue Yeandle • Germany: Association of Senior Citizens’ Organisations (BAGSO), Dr.Heidrun Mollenkopf • Italy: Istituto per la Ricerca Sociale (IRS), Sergio Pasquinelli • Spain: Consultores Euroamericanos Asociados (CEA) and Innnovation Institute for Citizen Welfare (i2BC)
Objectives of the workshop To disseminate and discuss research results To understand potential policy implications To understand policy DG´s priorities for next research steps
Thank you Clara.Centeno@ec.europa.eu http://is.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pages/EAP/eInclusion.html