The JRC project on Trust in Digital Interactions (TRUDI) deals with the construction and renewal of confident and trusted relationships among institutions, corporations and citizens, addressed as a major and urgent issue to be solved. The present report examines relationships for nurturing trust between corporations and citizens.
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The European Health Report 2015. Targets and Beyond - Reaching New Frontiers in Evidence. Highlights
The publication of the European health report every three years gives readers - including policy-makers, politicians, public health specialists and journalists - a vital snapshot of health in the WHO European Region and progress towards health and well-being for all. The report also shows trends in and progress towards the goals of Health 2020, the European health policy, and reveals some gaps in progress, inequalities and areas of concern and uncertainty, where action must be taken.
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Consumer Intelligence Series: The Wearable Future
There is indeed a wearable future ahead, one that can dramatically alter the landscape of society and business as we know it. For months, we surveyed consumers and spoke with experts to explore the potential benefits as well as drawbacks, understanding why they matter, and how they will deeply shape us as individuals and as a society. Here is a look at some of the strengths and opportunities for wearable tech - and the weaknesses and challenges that enterprising businesses must successfully navigate.
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GET Funded: A Practical Guide for Digital Health SMEs
The EU funded GET project delivers four high-impact services to digital Health SMEs and entrepreneurs in order to boost their growth and move them to the next level of competitiveness. The Get Funded service is designed for SMEs looking for follow up funding (typically between 0.5-2M€) and provides them with training, resources and networking opportunities with investors at the European level.
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Report on Case Studies of Technology-based Services for Independent Living for Older People
This report on case studies of technology-based services for independent living for older people is the second deliverable of the project entitled "Long-term care strategies for independent living of elderly people (ICT-AGE)". The Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (JRC-IPTS) was commissioned by DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) of the European Commission to carry out this study under an Administrative Arrangement.
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