Annex II: G20 Skills Strategy
English
Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.
Access to training
Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.
This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business.
Promotional material
Presentations, discussion papers, meeting reports, promotional materials, videos, fact sheets, brochures and newsletters on skills development for employment.
Ankara, 03-04 September 2015
Investing in skills must be a key element of the G20 commitment to take action to “support development and Inclusive Growth, and help to reduce inequality and poverty” in the context of lifting G20 GDP (Brisbane Summit) and promoting inclusive growth. Skills are a key driver of innovation, whilst the adoption of new technologies and higher productivity can combine to make an important contribution to generating strong and inclusive growth. Building adequate skills and adapting them over working lives boosts the earnings of individuals and enhances opportunities. Effective skills systems underpin thriving communities and societies as shown in Annex II of the G20 labour and employment ministerial declaration 2015.