Transition to formal economy - A Global Knowledge Sharing Forum
Turin, Italy
The Global Knowledge Sharing Forum is organised every two years by the ILO and is a platform for open and interactive discussion between public decision-makers, social partners and institutional partners on what has worked or not on the transition processes at national, regional and global levels; as well as to identify key issues and challenges relating to enhancing the operationalization of the ILO’s recommendation on transition to formality (R204).
Six areas of research are suggested:
• Transition to formality and inclusive structural transformation: the role of sectoral policies
• Increased productivity of enterprises and workers they employed: what measures, conditions and what results?
• Policy formulation and coordination for transition to formality: What works?
• Informal economy actors’ practices and institutions: Challenges and opportunities for public policies
• Skills development and lifelong learning: What now for informal economy workers?
• Extending social security coverage to those in the informal economy: Paths and experiences
• Organization and representation of informal economy workers and economic units: Innovative actions and tools
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“Future of Work” conference
Geneva, Switzerland
New forces are transforming the world of work: Technological development. Climate change. Demographic shifts. Globalization. These transitions call for decisive action. The business community needs to seize the moment to unlock the opportunities that these changes bring for people with disabilities. The conference will see the launch of the Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) publication on how to make the future of work inclusive of persons with disabilities, a subsequent panel discussion by policy makers as well as parallel sessions which will address topics like the impact of artificial intelligence, neuro-diversity and digital skills. Further, the GBDN global communications campaign to promote positive attitudes towards people with disabilities in the workplace will be launched. To learn more, click on the link provided below
#EfVET19: Robots, Human Capital & Digital Learning. Managing Transition and Inclusion.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
EfVET Annual Conferences gathers every year more than 200 delegates from different countries, not only from the European Union but as well from Asia or America.
This event is an excellent opportunity for members and non-members to discuss hot VET topics with key policymakers, stakeholders and VET professionals. Annual Conferences are designed to be a network platform where they could meet other country fellows, present their Erasmus Plus projects, find Erasmus Plus project partners and, the most important learn more about the latest VET policy issues.
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2019 International Conference on Learning Cities
Medellín, Colombia
This year’s International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC) will take place from 1 to 3 October in Medellín, Colombia, where government officials, city representatives and education experts from around the world will meet to identify, exchange and discuss effective lifelong learning policies and practices that lead to inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities.
Learning cities offer people of all ages and from all educational backgrounds an opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and ideas using formal, non-formal and informal delivery mechanisms, and multiple and flexible learning pathways, entry points and re-entry points. They play a significant role in promoting social inclusion, economic growth, public safety and environmental protection. Additionally, they revitalize learning in families, communities and the workplace.
Thus, learning cities are guided by the principle of inclusion: local governments have the power to engage diverse communities and social actors in the development of policies and strategies that lead to lifelong opportunities for everyone. The 2017 ICLC in Cork, Ireland, closed with the adoption of Learning cities and the SDGs: A guide to action, which presented concrete approaches to the development of green and healthy learning cities, equitable and inclusive learning cities, and decent work and entrepreneurship in learning cities, topics that are integral to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s conference will look at inclusion and its importance for lifelong learning and sustainability.
This year’s host city, Medellín, boasts attractive landscapes, pleasant temperatures and a commitment to education and lifelong learning with initiatives such as the 'El Buen Comienzo Programa' and school graffiti. The event promises to set another milestone in ensuring lifelong learning for all and promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals at local level.
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