Digitalisation at the crossroad of social innovation and employment: contributing to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN2030 Agenda

Digitalisation at the crossroad of social innovation and employment: contributing to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN2030 Agenda

Human Rights: Ethical, Social and Political Challenges

LAURA GOMEZ URQUIJO

MARTA ENCISO SANTOCILDES

EDISPE (ECONOMICS, DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INNOVATION FOR PEOPLE) Research Team.
http://www.research.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/en/home/centres-teams-and-researchers/research-teams/economia-desarrollo-e-innovacion-social-para-las-personas-edispe–0/equipoinvestiga?cambioidioma=si
● EUCLIPE Jean Monnet Chair https://derecho.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/derecho/en/economic-and-legal-integration-for-people
● MORElab https://morelab.deusto.es/

Young professionals with background in Social Sciences, Law, Economics and Engineering interested in multidisciplinary focus on giving answers to social problems.

• Social Sciences and Humanities (SOC)
• Economic Sciences (ECO)
• Information Sciences and Engineering (ENG)

This proposal deals with the unexpected challenges and opportunities created by digitalisation in the European labour market. In this framework, the project will focus on the interconnections between digitalisation challenges, employment and socially innovative responses. The final aim of the research is to identify practices and policies that in this intersection are contributing to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and the achievement of UN 2030 goals. To contribute to this topic, the thesis will provide:
– a map of digitalisation challenges related to EU labour market where social innovation can make valuable contributions (“map of intersections”)
– an analysis of significant experiences (case studies on organisations responding with socially innovative solutions in this framework)
– an assessment of the potential contributions of the previously defined “map of intersections” to EPSR principles and UN 2030 goals
– a catalogue of proposals for social agents (companies, trade unions, workers,.. aiming to enhance the achievement of EPSR principles and 2030 goals)
– policy recommendations to promote a legal /technological /social ecosystem enhancing these intersections, and contributing to EPSR and UN goals

GOMEZ, L., CARO, A., ALMEIDA, A., ENCISO, M., IRIZAR, A.
Social and digital innovations: creative interactions responding to the multilevel challenges of employment en Atlas of social Innovation volume II. Social Innovation and Socio-Digital Transformation. 2019. In press.

ENCISO, M.; MUGARRA, A.,; CARO, A. (Eds)/ Shaping the future of employment in Europe: social innovation as a driver for social change/ Modelando el futuro del empleo en Europa: Innovacion social como un motor para el cambio social. Editorial Dykinson. 2019, In press.

GOMEZ URQUIJO,L. (Ed.). El Pilar Europeo de Derechos Sociales: Contribución al empleo y al mercado de trabajo europeo. (págs. 175-193). Cizur Menor, España: Thomson Reuters Aranzadi.

GOMEZ URQUIJO, L., La conexión entre política de cohesión y gobernanza económica en la UE: Eficiencia del nuevo marco para abordar las consecuencias de la crisis. Regions and cohesion. Journal of the Consortium for the Comparative Research on Regional Integration and Social cohesion (RISC) 5, 3, Bergham Journals, New York, 2015.

Ruben Sánchez Corcuera, Adrian Núñez-Marcos, Jesus Sesma-Solance, Aritz Bilbao Jayo, Rubén Mulero, Unai Zulaika Zurimendi, Gorka Azkune, Aitor Almeida. (2019) «Smart cities survey: Technologies, application domains and challenges for the cities of the future» In International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks. vol. 15. p. 1550147719853984. DOI: 10.1177/1550147719853984.

– SI- Drive. Social Innovation: Driving Force of Social Change. FP7-SSH-2013-1
– SOLIDUS: Solidarity in European Societies Empowerment, Justice, Citizenship. Horizon 2020 Programme Grant Agreement nº 649489
– EUCLIPE Jean Monnet Chair 586906-EPP-1-2017-1-ES-EPPJMO-CHAIR
– SIMPATICO: SIMplifying the interaction with Public Administration Through Information technology for Citizens and cOmpanies. H2020-EURO-6-2015, 692819

This proposal is interdisciplinary in both methodological and academic approach; it gathers aspects referred to EU Law, Economic Policy, Social Science and Engineering.

Co-supervision from different disciplines (engineering, economics, law and social science) is foreseen. There is an active research unit, the Core Group on Socio-Digital Innovations within the Social Justice and Inclusion Interdisciplinary Platform working with the European community on Social Innovation. This core group has participated in the FP7 SI-DRIVE project, counts with a solid international and local/regional networking and participates in international events to prepare H2020 proposals.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is, in fact, one of the strengths of the host unit, with members specialised in Economics, Law and Social Science; as a consequence, the projects and academic publications given by the research team count on a combination of these methodologies and perspectives. Synergies of this proposal with projects developed by the research team at this moment (on solidarity, social innovation, minimum income, refuges integration, among others) are expected.

Aligned with the 2030 Agenda, the Horizon Europe missions and goals and the Basque Country Smart Specialisation Strategy, DEUSTO research blends competitiveness, innovation and technology to tackle challenges for communities, companies and public bodies in the region. Ageing and Wellbeing; Cultural and Creative Industries and Cities; Gender; Social Justice and Inclusion and Strengthening Participation are the focus of the 5 Interdisciplinary Research Platforms. Besides, advanced research units contribute to generate knowledge and innovative solutions in the fields of efficient and clean Energy, Industry 4.0 (advanced manufacturing, data analytics…), Health and Territory.
https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/es/inicio/plataformas-interdisciplinares-de-investigacion

The proposal is fully aligned with the Europe 2020 strategy and the SDGs priorities as it deals with the effective achievement of its goals. At the same time, the topic matches with the H2020 topic: TRANSFORMATIONS 18-20 Technological transformations, skills and globalization – future challenges for shared prosperity

The project aims to get the International Mention with an international 3-months stage at other involved academic or non-academic institution. The Core Group counts with a long-lasting relationship with the European School for Social Innovation (ESSI) as demonstrated by the active participation of the interdisciplinary group in the 5thGlobal Research Conference: Social Innovation and Socio-Digital Transformation Towards a Comprehensive Innovation Policy 28/29th of October 2019. As a result of this collaboration, a paper in press will be published in the 2nd edition of the Atlas on Social Innovation (October 2019).

The challenge addressed needs the involvement of a broad range of stakeholders (students, employers, policy makers, citizens, practitioners…)
The Core Group is already working with policy makers (European Commission, Basque Government), companies (Urbegi group), networks and social organisations (REAS, Gizatea)
Deusto Research works closely with more than 1250 organisations (public administration, business, non-profit organisations, education and training institutions, technology centres, etc.) in areas such as health, urban development, gender, social justice and inclusion, democratic participation, regional competitiveness and energy. Since 2014 DEUSTO has been involved in 89 international research projects and worked with more than 770 partner organisations. From data collection to the implementation and piloting phases, stakeholders have an active role throughout the research project life cycle.
https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/es/inicio/transferencia-3/colaboracion-con-agentes-externos

Deusto Research pursues societal impact that goes beyond academia focusing on the transformation of today’s society, leading to fairer and more diverse societies, where inclusive social development and welfare are enhanced.
https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/en/home/dissemination-and-transfer

The most innovative aspect of this hosting offer is the blend of disciplines, actors, and level of analysis in a dynamic and highly internationalised working research unit. At the academic level, three important issues, such as digitalisation, social innovation and employment, offer a unique approach for a multilevel analysis. The main aim is to unveil individual, institutional, regional and systemic responses in a rapid changing labour market. In a context of rapid and constant technology change, that is creating deep impacts in society, social innovations are increasingly playing an important role.
DEUSTO research internationalisation strategy pursues innovation through the participation in international research and innovation initiatives (H2020 projects, Innovation Radar)
https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/en/home/transfer-of-knowledge-0/innovation-radar

The proposal aims to contribute to a more inclusive European society through increasing knowledge in this area and providing policy recommendations to achieve SDG goals and EPSR principles. Special attention will be paid to vulnerable or at risk of exclusion individuals and groups (single women with children, migrants, etc).
Inclusion is an underlying principle of the 6i Dirs project. The leadership vocation of the University of Deusto goes hand in hand with its aspiration to excellence and quality and a firm commitment to social justice and inclusion. The Interdisciplinary Platform on Social Justice and Inclusion articulates interdisciplinary collaborations and channel research efforts for contributing to social justice and more inclusive and fairer societies.
https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/es/inicio/plataformas-interdisciplinares-de-investigacion/deusto-social-justice-and-inclusion/the-platform
Deusto recognises gender equality as a key driver for sustainable development and inclusive growth across regions, and believes that equality of academic opportunity for women is key. The Interdisciplinary Research Platform on Gender is a dynamic vehicle that teams up experts from different areas of knowledge with the dual purpose of fostering collaboration and integrating existing expertise to address society’s emerging challenges on gender issues. (https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deustoresearch/es/inicio/plataformas-interdisciplinares-de-investigacion/deusto-gender/the-university-of-deusto)
Moreover, to seek real inclusion for people with specific support needs, the 6i Dirs project ensures equal rights and opportunities with respect to access to the programme and the acquisition of the skills expected to achieve the PhD and enhance their career development and future employability. All vacancies on the Euraxess EU portal bear the Science4refugee logo to encourage refugees to apply for them. Furthermore, DEUSTO is a partner of the Scholars At Risk Network (SAR), which offers safety to scholars facing grave threats.