Belgian - Politician | November 3, 1975 -
Every industrial revolution brings along a learning revolution.
Alexander De Croo
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Information technology is a formidable enabler of freedoms. For example, it lowers barriers to freedom of expression and allows people to get a better grasp of their lives. It should not be used to reduce the freedom of people.
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Companies can't offer every employee a vertical rise through the ranks, and some employees' careers will level off. Without the prospects of further advancement, how do you keep these people satisfied throughout what might now be a longer working life? By providing them with an increased level of autonomy.
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The Internet and digital technologies can and will boost economic, social, and political development, including by vastly expanding the capacity of individuals to enjoy their right to freedom of speech and expression, which is key to empowering human rights.
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In the wake of digitalization megatrends such as mobile Internet, the Internet of things, and big data, digital innovations are creating development opportunities faster than ever.
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The progressive integration of new technologies in our economy amounts to a paradigm shift with a profound impact on the context and content of work.
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At a collective level, learning is an essential link in our society.
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To be clear, any abortion that takes place is one too many. But if it has to take place, then I think it should be available, and it should be available in a safe way.
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We need a new and positive narrative that defies the negativity and transforms our ageing populations from a problem into an asset.
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As more people live longer, we can expect there to be additional costs for society.
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The over-60s have to be seen less as receivers - of welfare, of help - or targeted consumers, and more as participants, both in our economy and our society.
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Learning is not just a labour market or economic growth issue. It is an integral part of human development. We learn from birth to death.
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