In a meeting with the Director of the NATO Strategic Communications Center of Excellence the growing impact of disinformation on businesses and the society was discussed. Digitalization has brought a major shift in how information is consumed highlighting human vulnerabilities. The digital ecosystem poses new threats from faking your online presence to stealing your personal and company data. Recommended actions? Be aware of security risks, prepare an adequate regulatory framework, treat your data as a powerful tool and call for improving governance to keep pace with fast evolving technologies.

During the last labor force working group meeting the results of the labor force survey were discussed. According to the initial results it was decided to accentuate two priority areas which we believe should drive the political agenda to adequately respond to the challenges brought on by labor shortages: putting Latvia on the map as a career destination and developing skills to empower people. Among key recommendations will be calling to create a comprehensive strategy and website for talent attraction. Full report on the survey results will be communicated shortly.

Members of the Healthcare working group discussed the ways to improve the digitalization efficiency. Baiba Apine, Leader of FICIL Digitalization work group shared recommendations for the upcoming High Council in May: establishment of CIO office, responsible IT policy, improvements of G2B interaction, further development of e-Identification solutions and clear digital agenda for Latvia. At the next meeting the working group will discuss Health Technology Assessment.

SEB banka hosted members for a discussion on the role of corporate governance in access to financing and company credit rating. The discussion was followed by a networking and door-prize drawing at the SEB Innovation Center. Among invited speakers were Karlis Danevics from SEB bank, Andris Grafs from BICG and Guntars Balcuns from Latvenergo. Presentations are available. Watch the video!

At the April business luncheon the Minister of Health highlighted several pressing issues facing Latvia's healthcare system. From implementation of Health Technology Assessment to improving e-health system, and from exploring various financing models to improving quality of health services were addressed. Minister Vinkele is planning to introduce good corporate governance principles in the management of state hospitals by creating supervisory boards.