13th WAPES World Congress General Report, Summaries & Recommendations

Active employment policies and demographic challenges: Challenges for labour market players

This congress marked a significant turning point in the debate on active employment policies and demographic issues. The meetings brought together experts, policymakers and practitioners from around the world, providing a platform for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences and developing innovative strategies to meet the growing challenges of the labour market. Discussions and presentations highlighted the need to rethink traditional approaches to employment policies, focusing on adaptation to demographic change, technological innovation and social inclusion. Participants stressed the importance of placing people at the heart of employment policies, recognising that solutions must be centred on the needs and aspirations of individuals, while taking account of economic and social realities.