I took part in the activities within the framework of the Action “Work Inequalities in Later Life Redefined by Digitalization” (DIGI-net) CA21107, carried out by European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) and funded by the European Union, between 06/01/2026 and 29/06/2026.
Spanning four years (20/10/2022 - 19/10/2026), this interdisciplinary Action aims to bridge critical conceptual gaps regarding the position of the ageing workforce in an era where the “digital revolution” and “demographic revolution” are simultaneously reshaping labour markets. The project scrutinises how digitalisation is not merely a matter of skills mismatch but also a driver of new forms of inequality in working life, and how it deepens existing divides (such as age, gender, and education). Beyond mere technological integration, the study also upholds objectives of healthy, equitable, and inclusive working lives for older workers, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 5, 8, and 10).
The working group I was a member of within this international network, and the main issues it focused on, were as follows:
- Digitalisation and Social Inequalities (WG1): In this group, which examines the differentiating effects of digitalisation on societal strata, the position of the ageing workforce vis-à-vis digital transformation is addressed through a sociological and legal perspective. Specifically, it is aimed to develop conceptual frameworks and offer evidence-based policy recommendations regarding the inequalities generated by automation and new technologies on the ageing workforce, as well as the age-based digital divide.
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