Quality jobs for the largest youth generation leveraging the digital and green transitions

Oct 22, 2024 | 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Youth Labour Green Transition

Description

Successful engagement of young people in the labour market and society is crucial not only for their own personal economic prospects and well-being, but also for overall economic growth and social cohesion. skills, employment, and social policy measures need to offer young people the opportunity to fulfil their potential and maintain confidence in their future. This session will explore how governments can promote opportunities for young people in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Presented by

Colin E. Jordan

Minister of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, Barbados

Molly McCoy

United States of America

Associate Deputy Undersecretary for International Labor Affairs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-mccoy-a7041576/

Stefano Scarpetta

OECD

Director Employment, Labour and Social Affairs

https://www.oecd.org/els/Stefano-Scarpetta.htm

https://fr.linkedin.com/in/stefano-scarpetta-23718329

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