<p>Social investment shapes everyday life in Europe — from education and healthcare to childcare&nbsp;and&nbsp;housing. In this episode of Invested by Europe, we explore why investing in social infrastructure is not just about social protection, but a key driver of inclusive economic growth.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;looks at how social investment helps more people&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in the&nbsp;labour&nbsp;market, boosts&nbsp;productivity&nbsp;and supports ageing societies. We examine gaps in childcare provision, the housing affordability challenge and Europe’s growing skills shortages — and why addressing them could significantly strengthen Europe’s economy.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The episode also explores how innovation, including&nbsp;digitalisation&nbsp;and artificial intelligence, can help deliver social services more efficiently, even as fiscal pressures rise.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>