Society, governance and territoriesActivities and resources Page contents Page contents Overview As Europe faces profound demographic challenges, the need for accurate data and informed policy responses has never been greater.The JRC analyses population dynamics and demographic changes and their effects on policies, including those linked to growth, regional disparities, employment, education and health. It provides tools and insights to help Member States navigate demographic challenges effectively. Through collaboration and innovation, the JRC supports a future where all European communities across Europe can thrive. Demography Demographic change Education and training COVID-19 education and employment researchDigital transformation of educationEducational inequalityInternational student mobilitySkills and Competences Employment Algorithmic management and digital monitoring of workAutomation and robotsDigitisation of workJob tasks and work organisationOccupational changeOutsourcing, working conditions and inequality Platform work and the “gig economy”Remote work and teleworkability Skills intelligence from online job advertisements Governance Centre for Advanced StudiesDigital innovationInnovations in public governanceFinancial risk in the EU: Climate, biodiversity, and digital disruptionsStrategic foresight The Survey Methods and Analysis Centre Society and social affairs Beyond GDP: delivering sustainable and inclusive wellbeingCitizen science for EU policiesEducation and trainingFairnessGender gaps in education and employment Territorial development and innovation Analysis of cities and territoriesEuropean Startup Village ForumJRC engagement in the Arctic Innovation in territories Innovation in the EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood RegionScience, technology and innovation for the Sustainable Development GoalsTerritorial development The localisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related resources Tools and databasesCultural and Creative Cities MonitorJRC Indicators ExplorerGlobal Human Settlement Layer (GHSL)LaboratoriesEU Policy LabInnovative Sensors LaboratoryCompetence and knowledge centresCompetence Centre on Behavioural insightsCompetence Centre on Participatory and Deliberative DemocracyKnowledge Centre Migration and Demography See all JRC science areas >