Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work

Aligning the digital transformation with social justice objectives is critical for laying the foundation for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

The digitalization of economic activities and employment present unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation; however, it also raises questions about equity, access, and the fair distribution of benefits across different segments of society.

Developing a smooth transition into a more inclusive digital economy requires a human-centred response that focuses on increasing people’s capabilities and business productivity and strengthening the institutions of work in the digital space.

Unlocking this potential, however, requires overcoming challenges such as bridging the digital divide, fostering innovation, ensuring cybersecurity and decent working conditions, meeting the need for skills development, and designing conducive policy frameworks.

Innovative partnerships and solutions are needed to pave the way forward specially for those facing barriers to enter labour markets, including women, people with disabilities, marginalized youth in rural areas and refugees.

The forum is a platform to exchange knowledge and experiences to advance decent work and inclusion the digital economy.

Programme

8 May 2024

9:00-10:30
(UTC+3) Welcoming remarks 

Keynote speeches: The synergies between digital transformation, development and inclusion

11:00-12:45
High-level panel: Building a conducive environment for a digital economy benefiting all

14:00-15:30
Cluster 1: Shaping a digital workforce and pathways into decent work

16:00-17:30
Cluster 2: Building connected and inclusive economies for all

9 May 2024

9:00-10:40
Cluster 3: Harnessing the power of AI and digital technologies for business and work

11:00-12:30
Cluster 4: Governance frameworks for decent work and protection in the digital economy

14:00-16:00
Special session: Partnerships to advance decent work and inclusion in the digital economy

Closing remarks and PROSPECTS message for the future

This forum is supported by the PROSPECTS programme and the Opportunity Fund project on the Promotion, inclusion and protection of refugees and host communities in the gig economy, funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.