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SUMMARY:ILO's Skills Bridge Master Class - Episode 12
DESCRIPTION:International Labour Organization (ILO) to organize Episode 12 of Masterclass Series “The Skills Bridge” on the theme \nFuture-ready skills policy: Low-income and Middle-income countries pathways to growth\, social justice and employment\nThis high-level roundtable aims to convene leading international experts\, policymakers\, and stakeholders to share experiences\, insights\, and lessons learned in overcoming both perennial and emerging challenges in skills development systems. \nBackground: \nIn today’s rapidly evolving global economy\, the nature of work is undergoing profound transformation\, driven by technological innovation\, climate change\, shifting trade dynamics\, and demographic transitions. As industries adapt\, so must the workforce. Yet\, a widening skills gap threatens economic growth\, employability\, and innovation across the globe.  \nWhile all countries face challenges in aligning education and training systems with changing labour market needs\, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disproportionately affected. These countries grapple not only with emerging demands—such as digital and green skills—but also with long-standing systemic issues: underfunded education systems\, weak industry linkages\, outdated curricula and infrastructure\, and shortages of qualified trainers.  \nThe statistics are stark:  \n\nYouth unemployment globally stands at 16%\, with nearly one in four young people not in education\, employment\, or training (NEET).\nPublic investment in TVET averages less than 0.2% of GDP\, resulting in outdated facilities and limited capacity.\nFormal TVET access in many LMICs is below 25%\, compared to 68% in OECD countries.\nRapid growth of workforce in LMICs\, especially Africa (85% of global workforce increase by 2035).\nLow enrolment in TVET (e.g. ~6% of secondary students in Africa; rural & female youth are underserved). \n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nOliver Diehl\, Deputy Head of Division in Vocational Education and Training at the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research\n\n\nSimon McGrath\, Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow\n\n\nGlenda Quintini\, Head of Skills and Future Readiness Division\, OECD\n\n\nPawan Bhageria\, President HR\, IT and Admin and Education at Tata technologies\n\n\nManuela Prina\, Principal education specialist at Asian Development Bank\n\n\nNicholas Ouma\, Senior youth advisor at African Union Commission\n\n\nAshwin K. Arunachalam\, Senior Consultant in digital infrastructure\, Turner & Townsend\n\n\nNtshangase Nokuthula\, Youth Representative\, South Africa\n\n\nAshwani Aggarwal\, Head of Skills Policy and Governance\, ILO\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\nPolicy makers and government officials\,\nEmployers and workers organisation\,\nSkills and research institutions\,\nPrivate sector leaders and experts\,\nEducation and training providers\, academia\,\nDevelopment partners and banks\,\nInvestors & innovators\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.skillreporter.com/event/ilo-masterclass-skills-bridge-future-policy-low-middle-income-countries/
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