How digital economy is shaping social security

Digital technologies now permeate all aspects of human activity. These technologies are creating entirely new economic sectors. For instance, digital platforms today instantly match supply and demand for products and services at a very low cost, creating new demands and new opportunities. Yet at the same time, they change the nature of work by breaking the traditional employer-employee relationship.

Globally, the nature of work is shifting to the gig economy. How can social security fulfil its role in this new environment? How can we best ensure that it supports inclusive growth, promotes social cohesion, stability and resilience?