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Agencies, Funds & Programmes
Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work: Cluster 4: Governance frameworks for decent work and protection in the digital economy
This cluster will discuss the critical elements to design responsive governance frameworks for decent work, particularly for workers already facing vulnerability in the labour market.
Audio Languages: English
9 May 2024
Agencies, Funds & Programmes
Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work: Cluster 3: Harnessing the power of AI and digital technologies for business and work
This theme will explore some of the service gaps, barriers and cyber security threats, slowing down the digital transformation of business and the workforce readiness to take up online work, including electronic payments, e-commerce transactions and last-mile services.
Audio Languages: English
9 May 2024
Agencies, Funds & Programmes
Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work: Special Closing Session – Discuss potential solutions to advance decent work and inclusion in the digital economy through partnerships
The session will present the conclusion of the cluster discussions, the gaps mapped and the areas of intervention that need expanding to achieve the vision of a world of decent work and a digital transformation that is productive and inclusive, and that is facilitated by stronger partnerships.
Audio Languages: English
9 May 2024
Conferences
(5th meeting) UN Forum on Forests, 19th session (UNFF19)
The nineteenth session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF) (6 -10 May 2024) will hold policy discussions on the thematic priorities in support of the implementation of the United Nations strategic plan for forests 2017–2030.
Audio Languages: English
9 May 2024
Meetings & Events
(Part 1) 9th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals
The STI Forum brings together a wide range of stakeholders from Member States, UN system, civil society, academia, private sector and various science and technology communities to help harness science, technology and innovation (STI) for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It has become a venue for facilitating the establishment of networks, for improving the science-policy interface, and for promoting development, transfer, and dissemination of technologies for the SDGs.
Audio Languages: English
9 May 2024
Agencies, Funds & Programmes
Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work: Cluster 2: Impact stories - Building connected and inclusive economies for all
This theme explores innovative approaches to build an inclusive digital transformation, with a particular focus on connectivity divides affecting local business and workers, especially from traditionally underserved populations.
Audio Languages: English
8 May 2024
Agencies, Funds & Programmes
Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work: Cluster 1: Shaping a digital workforce and pathways into decent work
The discussion will focus on the investments and strategies for upskilling and reskilling workers, especially those with low- and middle-skills.
Audio Languages: English
8 May 2024
Agencies, Funds & Programmes
Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work: Welcoming remarks and opening speeches
This session constitutes the welcome remarks and opening speeches by Ms Caroline Mugalla, Mr Sangheon Lee, Hon Eliud O. Owalo and Hon Florence Bore.
Audio Languages: English
8 May 2024
Agencies, Funds & Programmes
Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work: Setting the scene
This session will take stock of the opportunities and challenges to unlock decent work in the digital economy and call for an inclusive and productive digital transformation.
Audio Languages: English
8 May 2024
Agencies, Funds & Programmes
Driving an Inclusive and Productive Digital Transition for Decent Work: High-level panel
This panel will explore the responses and strategies that are needed to develop a conducive environment for doing business and unlocking decent work opportunities in an interconnected economy.
Audio Languages: English
8 May 2024
Economic and Social Council
80th Commission Session - Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific: Morning Plenary (Day 5) (Bangkok, Thailand)
The eightieth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will be held from 22 to 26 April 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. Guided by the theme "Leveraging digital innovation for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific", the eightieth session will be an opportunity to strengthen region-wide cooperative action on leveraging digital innovation for the accelerated implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Audio Languages: Chinese, English, French, Russian, Original
26 April 2024
Economic and Social Council
80th Commission Session - Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific: Afternoon Plenary (Day 5) (Bangkok, Thailand)
The eightieth session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) will be held from 22 to 26 April 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. Guided by the theme "Leveraging digital innovation for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific", the eightieth session will be an opportunity to strengthen region-wide cooperative action on leveraging digital innovation for the accelerated implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Audio Languages: Chinese, English, French, Russian, Original
26 April 2024