WAPES Annual Report 2025: A Year of Global Dialogue and Collective Action
WAPES Annual Report 2025: A Year of Global Dialogue and Collective Action
In 2025, WAPES brought together Public Employment Services from all regions of the world through conferences, webinars, training activities, research and joint projects.
The WAPES Annual Report 2025 provides an overview of a year marked by intense knowledge exchange, renewed cooperation and concrete action to support Public Employment Services in a rapidly changing world of work.
The report highlights:
• The 13th WAPES World Congress in Abidjan, a global milestone on active employment policies and demographic challenges
• A rich programme of webinars and policy dialogues, including joint sessions with international partners on youth employment, fair recruitment, skills development and fragile contexts
• Regional conferences and peer-learning activities translating global challenges into region-specific solutions
• Capacity-building initiatives through the WAPES Academy, investing in people and professional skills
• Research, surveys and publications contributing to evidence-based employment policies
• Strengthened cooperation among Public Employment Services, international organisations, academia and external partners
📘 The full Annual Report 2025 is available for download below, offering a comprehensive picture of how WAPES supports its members and contributes to more inclusive, resilient and people-centred labour markets worldwide.