Schlagwort: Education

Youth, employment, and the future of work: A call for action

Photo: Founded before Senegal's independence, the Cheikh Anta Diop University at Dakar is the oldest in the country.

By I, MyriamLouviot, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2532799

As the global landscape undergoes rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, climate change, and shifting economic paradigms, it is imperative that young people are equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to navigate these challenges and seize emerging opportunities. The Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) highlights the importance of preparing younger generations for the future, emphasising sustainability and inclusivity as key pillars of global economic development. This blog post explores the critical steps required to empower youth for the labour market.

T20 Task Force on Forced Migration urges G20 to ensure the economic integration of forced migrants in host countries

Photo: Task Force Photo

Their Future is Now

Under the topic “Their Future is Now – Education, Skills Development and Labour Market Integration for Youth Affected by Forced Migration” members of the T20 Task Force Forced Migration (TFFM) convened from 14-16 February, 2017, in Amman, Jordan, for its Outreach Event of “on the ground” research and discussions. The key objective of the event was to further develop the TFFM’s policy proposals to be put forward to the G20 Leaders, so as to promote the economic integration of forced migrants in their respective host countries.