BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WAPES - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WAPES X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wapes.org/?lang=en X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WAPES REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Manila BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260205T091801Z CREATED:20260205T091114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T091801Z UID:269160-1782302400-1782309600@wapes.org SUMMARY:General Assembly DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 24 June 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES General Assembly (WAPES members only)\nOnline | 24 June 2026 URL:https://wapes.org/event/general-assembly/?lang=en LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/illustration-ag-wapes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260609T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260609T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T084008Z CREATED:20260429T083552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T084008Z UID:270340-1780995600-1781002800@wapes.org SUMMARY:Launch Event – The World of Public Employment Services 2026 DESCRIPTION:Launch Event – The World of Public Employment Services 2026\nOnline | 9 June 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are pleased to invite you to the launch event of The World of Public Employment Services 2026\, a joint publication by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)\, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\, and the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES). \n📅 June 9\, 2026🕘 9:00 – 11:00 AM (EST)📍 Hybrid event – IDB Headquarters (Washington\, DC) & Online👉 Register here:INSCRIPTION \nAs labor markets undergo rapid transformations—driven by demographic and technological change\, more frequent economic shocks\, persistent skills mismatches\, and widening inequality—strong and modern Public Employment Services (PES) can play an important role in supporting labor market transitions throughout the life course\, enhancing skills and employability\, connecting employers with talent\, and ultimately boosting productivity\, competitiveness\, and economic resilience. \nIn this context\, the IDB\, OECD\, and WAPES have developed a new publication: The World of Public Employment Services 2026. The publication presents evidence on the current state of public employment services worldwide\, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face. \nThis high-level event will bring together global leaders and experts to present key findings from one of the most extensive international analyses of PES to date—based on a large-scale survey—and to reflect on what comes next. \nWhat to expect \nThe event will combine insights\, evidence\, and forward-looking dialogue through a dynamic program: \n• Opening remarks by Ilan Goldfajn (President\, IDB)\, Mathias Cormann (Secretary-General\, OECD)\, and Greta Metka Barbo Škerbinc (President\, WAPES)\, officially launching the publication.• Presentation of key findings from The World of Public Employment Services 2026\, featuring insights from leading experts at IDB (Dulce Baptista\, Senior Labor Market Specialist)\, OECD (Karen Maguire\, Senior Counsellor\, Centre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, Regions and Cities)\, and WAPES (Federico Araya\, National Director of Employment of Uruguay). Vice-Président Amériques de WAPES).• High-level panel discussion\, moderated by Jason Marczak (Atlantic Council)\, bringing together leading voices from academia\, international organizations\, and the private sector – including Sébastien Van Dyk (ManpowerGroup and World Employment Confederation)\, María Antonia Agudo (Spanish Public Employment Service)\, among others\, to discuss how to translate evidence into action.• Closing reflections and networking\, offering an opportunity for exchange and collaboration. \nThe event will convene policymakers\, practitioners\, researchers\, and international partners from across regions\, offering a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge evidence and global perspectives. \nWe would be delighted to have you join us for this important discussion. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested.We look forward to your participation in this important event. \nKind regards\,BID / OECD / WAPES URL:https://wapes.org/event/launch-event-the-world-of-public-employment-services-2026/?lang=en LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/le-monde-des-spe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260520T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T134928Z CREATED:20251218T110506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T134928Z UID:268635-1779264000-1779382800@wapes.org SUMMARY:European region conference DESCRIPTION:Sarajevo\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 20 and 21 May 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Day 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Day 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Concept Note \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Video Report \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, 19 May 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome Reception\n \n 19:00\n \n at Four Seasons Penthouse Restaurant\, Alta Shopping Centre\, Franca Lehara 2\, Sarajevo \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, 20 May 2026\nConference Venue: Mövenpick Hotel Sarajevo\, Fra Filipa Lastrića\, Sarajevo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration and Welcome Coffee\n \n 08:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Master of Ceremony\n \n 09:00\n \n Ms Sanela Mešanović\, Expert Adviser for Programme and Project Coordination\, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Remarks and Welcome Addresses\n \n 09:10\n \n \nMr Ivan Barbalić\, Director General\, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina\nMr Mehmet Altun\, WAPES Vice President of the European Region and Head of Foreign Relations and Projects Department\, İŞKUR\nMs Magdalena Mueller-Uri\, Head of Cooperation at the Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina\nMr David Womble\, Chief of Mission & Western Balkans Coordinator\, IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina\nMr Amer Kapetanović\, General Secretary\, Regional Cooperation Council\nMr Edis Arifagić\, National Coordinator for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the International Labour Organization\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thematic Block I: Bridging Workforce Skills Shortages – Innovation\, Data and Cooperation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plenary conference \n \n 10:15\n \n Panel Discussion 1: Labour Market Intelligence and Skills Forecasting \nModerator – Ms Inga Balnanosienė\, Director of the Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania \n– From Labour Market Intelligence to Action: How Public Employment Services Turn Skills Data into Dynamic Pathways – Mr Yves Magnan\, General Director Products & Services\, FOREM (Belgium) \n– Use of International Labour Market Information to Tackle Dutch Staff Shortages – Mr Michel Van Smoorenburg\, International Labour Market Analyst\, UWV (Netherlands) \n-Regional Work Centres in the Netherlands: How an one-stop shop approach\, skills based ecosystem\, and labour market intelligence\, delivers better outcomes for jobseekers and employers – Mr Sven Daverveld\, Business Advisor\, UWV (Netherlands) \nQ&A Session\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee Break\n \n 11:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion 2: Innovation and the Future Workforce\n \n 11:50\n \n Moderator – Mr Shawn Mendes\, Director for International Relations\, Swedish Public Employment Agency (Arbetsförmedlingen) \n–Strengthening Skills-to-Jobs Ecosystems: Digital Solutions Supporting PES\, Education and Employers – Mr Željko Pauković\, Director of Human Capital of the Future\, Foundation Mozaik (Bosnia and Herzegovina) \n-From Measuring Shortages to Unlocking Supply: The Next Generation of Skills Intelligence in PES – Ms Azza El Hayek\, Co-founder\, Business Development Partner\, SkillLab \n-Innovative Approaches to Gen Z Employment – Mr Jan Zlatan Kulenovic\, President\, Social Innovation Incubator MUNJA (Bosnia and Herzegovina) \n-Skills for Today and Tomorrow: The Voucher System Solution – Ms Kristina Mazalin\, Expert Adviser\, Career Guidance and Education Department\, Employment Service of Croatia \nQ&A Session\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n 13:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thematic Block II: Skills Without Borders – Recognition\, Cooperation and a Mobile Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion 3 : Regional Cooperation\, Recognition and Labour Mobility\n \n 14:30\n \n Moderator – Ms Živa Štiglic\, Head of International Department\, Employment Service of Slovenia \n-‎Unlocking Migrant Skills: Timely Support for Inclusive Labour Mobility – Ms Andrea Frkanova\, Regional Labour Mobility Coordinator\, IOM Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia \n-Skills Portability and Labour Mobility – PES Role and Challenges – Ms Cristina Mereuta\, Head of Unit\, Knowledge Hub for Skills and Jobs\, European Training Foundation \n-Integrating Foreign Workers into the Labour Market: PES Tools and Institutional Coordination – The ISKUR Approach – Ms Meltem Anduse\, Employment Expert and Coordinator of Projects for Migrants\, İŞKUR \n-Implementation of the Interstate Agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia – Ms Anka Rode\, Head of Labour Migration\, Employment Service of Slovenia \n-Bosnia and Herzegovina Perspective/ Bilateral Agreements as a Bridge Between Policy and Practice – Mr Ivan Barbalić\, Director General\, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina \nQ&A Session \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Session\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Remarks for Day 1 and outlook Day 2\n \n 16:00\n \n Ms Greta Metka Barbo Škerbinc\, President of WAPES and Director General of Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Group Photo of Conference Participants \n \n 16:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n 19:00\n \n at Restaurant “Druga kuca”\, Kolodvorska 9-11\, Sarajevo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, 21 May 2026\nConference Venue: Mövenpick Hotel Sarajevo\, Fra Filipa Lastrića\, Sarajevo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration and Welcome Coffee\n \n 08:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of Day 1 and Outlook for Day 2\n \n 09:00\n \n Ms Sanela Mešanović\, Expert Adviser for Programme and Project Coordination\, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thematic Block III: PES for the Future – Strengthening Skills\, Technology and Counselling Excellence\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Launch of the Research Paper – Future Skills for PES Counsellors\n \n 09:15\n \n Moderator – Ms Alia Kamlani\, Partner\, Deloitte \nPresenters: \n-Prof Tristram Hooley\, Professor of Career Education at the University of Derby \n-Dr. Alex Nunn\, Senior lecturer on global political economy\, University of Manchester and University of Johannesburg \n-Ms Nicole Clobes\, Consultant\, WAPES \n-Mr Scott Parkin\, Group Chief Executive\, Institute of Employability Professionals Ltd \nQ&A Session \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion 4: Counselling Excellence and Partnerships\n \n 10:00\n \n Moderator – Mr Anton Eckersley\, International Relations Director\, APM Group \n–“Heart and Algorithm” Cultivating 21st century workforce development talent that can thrive in a role of high-touch human partnerships and high-tech tools – Mr Marc Hanke\, CEO\, Ingeus GmbH\, part of the APM group \n-The Network of Centres for Guidance in Employment (RedCOE) of Spain’s National Employment System: role in strengthening the skills of the PES counsellors – Ms Lucía Muro Abad\, Social Worker\, SEPE – Public Employment Service of Spain and Ms Gabriela Álvarez Roosvall\, Social Worker\, SEPE – Public Employment Service of Spain \n-EU Support to Labour Market Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Ms Ljiljana Pandzic\, Programme Manager for Employment\, EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina \nQ&A Session\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee Break\n \n 11:10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion 5: Digital Transformation and AI in PES\n \n 11:40\n \n Moderator – Ms Cristina Mereuta\, Head of Unit\, Knowledge Hub for Skills and Jobs\, European Training Foundation \n-AI Ruined the Recruitment Process. How to Reshape the Processes of Career Counselling and Recruitment Using an Innovative Personality Assessment Combined with AI & Data – Mr Peter van der Bel\, Founder and Curator\, Cappr.org (Netherlands) and Mr Ludger Weller\, Senior Consultant and Trainer\, Cappr.org (Netherlands) \n-Digital Transformation of Public Employment Services: The Azerbaijan Case in Building a Data-Driven and Client-Centred PES Model – Ms Aygun Mehraliyeva\, Head of the International Partnership Division of the International Relations and Projects Department of the State Employment Agency of Azerbaijan \n-The (R)Evolution of Employment Services of Montenegro – Mr Luka Djurickovic\, Assistance Director\, Employment Agency of Montenegro \nQ&A Session\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Remarks and Official End of Conference\n \n 12:50\n \n Mr Ivan Barbalić\, Director General\, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina \nMs Greta Metka Barbo Škerbinc\, President of WAPES and Director General of Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS) \nMs Amandine Moignard\, Executive Secretary at WAPES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES European Region Meeting\n \n 13:30\n \n (WAPES members only\, information will follow separately) \nMs Amandine Moignard\, Executive Secretary at WAPES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n 14:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leisure Activity \n \n 17:00\n \n Guided Tour of the Old Town of Sarajevo (Optional) \nMeeting point: Vjecna vatra (Eternal Flame)\, Intersection of Mula Mustafe Bašeskija Street and Ferhadija Street\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Dinner\n \n 19:00\n \n at local restaurant in the Old Town of Sarajevo\nRestoran Pod lipom\, Prote Bakovića 4\, Sarajevo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Europe Region Conference:\nEnhancing Skills for Public Employment Services: Challenges and Opportunities in a Transforming Labour Market\nMark your calendars! The WAPES European Conference will be held on May 20 and 21\, 2026 in Sarajevo. Stay tuned for more details on this essential meeting for professionals in the field of public employment services. We look forward to seeing you there! \nLocation: Sarajevo\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\nLanguage: English\n \n \n \n \n \n Public Employment Services across Europe are facing rapid labour market transformations driven by persistent skills shortages\, digitalisation and increased labour mobility. In this evolving context\, the WAPES European Regional Conference 2026 will provide a strategic platform for dialogue and exchange on how PES can strengthen skills systems\, adapt services and build institutional capacity to respond to current and future challenges. \nConference focus \nThe conference will focus on key strategic priorities for Public Employment Services\, including: \n\nAddressing skills shortages through innovation\, better use of labour market intelligence and strengthened cooperation with education providers\, employers and social partners\nSupporting skills recognition and labour mobility\, promoting transparent\, efficient and fair workforce movement across borders\nPreparing PES for the future\, with a focus on staff skills\, digitalisation\, counselling excellence and the responsible use of artificial intelligence\n\nAudience and added value \nThe conference is open to all WAPES members across all regions\, and will also welcome a selected group of partner institutions\, including representatives of ministries\, international organisations and research bodies. By bringing together WAPES members and key partners\, the event will foster mutual learning\, strategic reflection and innovation in response to labour market transformation.\n \n Practicalities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Master of Ceremony\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sanela Mesanovic\nExpert Adviser \, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina \nSanela Mešanović works at the Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and has extensive experience in domestic and international cooperation among labour market institutions in various fields\, including labour migration\, education\, gender equality\, active labour market policies\, the initiation and implementation of employment agreements\, and related areas. \nThroughout her professional career\, she has been involved\, as both a team leader and expert\, in the coordination and implementation of numerous projects and initiatives aimed at improving the labour market\, employability\, and human capital development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She is currently a member of the national Expert Working Group for the implementation of the Youth Guarantee\, a member of the coordination process for the employment of foreign workers\, a member of the SkillNetwork\, as well as a member of the state-level working group for revising the Adult Education Strategy. She actively cooperates with WAPES\, CPESSEC\, ETF\, the International Labour Organization (ILO)\, IOM\, the Council of Europe\, and other international and regional organizations and networks. \nHer work is particularly focused on strengthening institutional cooperation\, developing labour market policies\, linking education and employment\, and promoting a modern\, inclusive\, and sustainable labour market.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inga Balnanosiene\nLithuanian public employment service\nInga Balnanosienė is Director of the Lithuanian Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour\, with more than 15 years of leadership experience in public administration and employment policy. She has led major organisational reforms\, institutional strategy\, HR and performance management\, and EU-funded employment initiatives in Lithuania and internationally. Inga also serves as Vice Chair of the European Public Employment Services Network and has contributed expert support to reform and capacity-building projects across Europe and neighbouring countries.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn Mendes\nDirector of International Affairs at Arbetsförmedlingen\, the Swedish Public Employment Service\nShawn Mendes is Director of International Affairs at Arbetsförmedlingen\, the Swedish Public Employment Service. Previously\, he worked at the Swedish Council for Higher Education\, Vinnova (Agency for Innovation)\, Ministry of Education and Research and Skolverket (The Swedish National Agency for Education) as well as for the European Training Foundation in Turin. Prior to moving to Sweden in 2002\, Shawn worked as a political advisor in Canada before joining the public sector in British Columbia where he worked with international trade\, labour market policy and industry training. Shawn holds bachelor’s degrees from Simon Fraser and Carleton universities in Canada\, and a Master’s Degree from Stockholm University.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Živa Štiglic \n Expert in the international department of Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS) \nŽiva Štiglic holds a master’s degree in law and is currently working as an expert in the international department of Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS). Her duties include implementation of inter-state labour- and employment-related agreements\, as well as cooperation with other stakeholders in the labour market and public employment services of other countries. Previously she has been in charge of the Central Office for Employers at ESS\, responsible for developing and implementing new approaches and services for Employers and has been working mostly on employer engagement challenges. \nHer rich previous experience also include working as a project manager and head of advocacy in the NGO sector\, as well as working as an expert for Socieux+ to share knowledge and experiences through short-term missions and activities that enhance the capacity to design\, manage\, and monitor inclusive\, effective\, and sustainable employment strategies and social protection systems.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anton Eckersley \n Director of International Relations APM-Ingeus\nOver thirty years’ experience of international workforce development in both the public and private sectors\, including as Deputy Labor & Social Affairs Attaché at the British Embassy in Paris\, European Policy Adviser at the UK Labor Ministry and implementing change management programs in its Public Employment Service. His current role centers on helping governments shape the design and delivery of person-centric workforce development ecosystems fit for the 21st century and on supporting mutual learning through global knowledge-sharing networks including WAPES\, the ILO and European Commission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cristina MEREUTA\nHead of Unit a.i. – Knowledge Hub for Skills and Jobs\nEuropean Training Foundation (ETF) – agency of the European Union responsible for human capital development policies in the EU neighbouring regions\n\nCristina Mereuta serves as Head of Unit a.i. for the Skills and Jobs Knowledge Hub at the European Training Foundation (ETF). She coordinates the ETF’s work across several thematic areas: skills anticipation and matching; labour market policies and Public Employment Services; school to work transition and employability; social inclusion and equality; adult learning; development of qualifications systems; skills portability and labour mobility; as well as the implications of the green transition for skills and employment. \nHer professional background includes extensive experience in research\, policy analysis\, and capacity building initiatives focused on strengthening systems for skills needs identification and anticipation; addressing skills mismatches; improving school to work transition mechanisms; and enhancing the effectiveness of active labour market programmes. She contributed to policy dialogue and cooperation actions between the European Union and neighbouring countries\, as well as to broader international cooperation efforts in employment\, youth and adult learning. \nPrevious professional experience includes serving in expert and Head of Unit roles within the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Romania\, acting as a member of the Employment Committee of the Council of the European Union and other thematic working groups\, as well as engaging in policy dialogue through various fora and specialised groups of the International Labour Organization\, the Council of Europe\, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development and regional cooperation initiatives in the European Union and South-East Europe. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alia Kamlani\nGlobal Labour Market Activation Leader and Canadian Human and Social Services Leader\, Deloitte\nAlia Kamlani is Deloitte’s Global Labour Market Activation Leader\, where she leads a cross-jurisdictional community of practice focused on labour market program transformation\, innovation and leading practice exchange. She also leads Deloitte’s National Human and Social Services Practice in Canada\, bringing 15+ years of experience working inside government and as an advisor to public sector organizations\, working alongside senior executives and political leaders to develop business cases\, engage stakeholders\, develop strategic options\, and project manage numerous strategic and large-scale human service transformations in Ontario and across North America. Personally committed to driving more equitable and inclusive program design through her work\, Alia strives to support government to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations through her work in Canada and globally.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amer Kapetanović\nSecretary General\, Regional Cooperation Council\nAmer Kapetanovic is an accomplished diplomat with over two decades of experience in international relations and regional cooperation. He has been instrumental in advancing political dialogue\, security\, and economic diplomacy in the Western Balkans and South East Europe (SEE). Since 2017\, he has served as the Head of the Political Department at the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)\, where he oversaw key initiatives related to justice\, home affairs\, and security. His portfolio included managing high-level relations with 26 governments\, co-chairing EU-funded projects such as Integrative Internal Security Governance (IISG)\, and overseeing the implementation of SEE2030 Strategy. \nBefore joining the RCC\, Mr Kapetanovic held prominent roles in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As Assistant Minister for Bilateral Affairs and Economic Diplomacy (2012-2017)\, he directed the operations of over 40 embassies and supervised economic diplomacy efforts. His tenure as Deputy Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Germany (2005-2010) and Head of the EU Department (2010-2012) underscored his expertise in fostering EU integration and bilateral relations.\nMr. Kapetanovic began his career in journalism before transitioning to diplomacy\, where he became the spokesperson for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2000-2002). His strategic vision and leadership have also been evident in initiatives such as negotiating regional agreements on freedom of movement and serving as co-chair of the South East Europe Military Intelligence Chiefs platform. \nA graduate of the University of Sarajevo in Political Science and International Relations\, Mr Kapetanovic has enriched his expertise through programmes at Queen Mary University\, London\, and the US Department of State Diplomatic Academy. He is a prolific author and editor\, contributing to works on regional security and foreign policy\, including his recent publication\, The Chronicle of a Lost Century. \nFluent in English\, proficient in German\, and native in languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Mr Kapetanovic combines deep regional insight with a global perspective. His dedication to enhancing cooperation and fostering stability in the Western Balkans reflects his passion for diplomacy and public service. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n William David WOMBLE\nChief of Mission IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina\nMr. William David Womble is an American humanitarian and international programme management professional. Since 24 November 2025\, he has served as Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. \nHe holds a BA in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has built an extensive international career with multilateral organizations\, government institutions and non-governmental organizations. \nBefore his current appointment\, Mr. Womble held several senior positions within IOM\, including Head of the Land\, Property and Reparations Unit in Geneva\, Acting Chief of Mission in Kyiv\, and Senior Programme Coordinator and Head of Office in Nairobi. His work has focused on programme coordination\, mission leadership\, stabilization\, humanitarian response\, land and property issues\, and reparations in complex operational contexts. \nThroughout his career\, he has also worked with or for the World Bank\, UNDP\, DFID\, the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia\, the Government of the United Kingdom\, OCHA\, Mercy Corps\, the Norwegian Refugee Council\, World Vision International\, the U.S. Department of State\, and the U.S. Peace Corps. \nMr. Womble’s professional experience spans Africa\, Eastern Europe\, the Caucasus\, the Balkans and the Middle East. He works in English and French.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ivan Barbalic\nDirector\, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina\nMr. Ivan Barbalic was appointed Director of the Labour and Employment Agency of BiH in February 2024. He previously served as BiH Ambassador to Russia and the UN\, where he presided over the UN Security Council in January 2011. He was Chief Advisor to the Sarajevo Canton Prime Minister (2019–2020) and held roles in European integration processes. Barbalic holds degrees from the University of Bridgeport\, the University of Sarajevo\, and Harvard Kennedy School. He co-founded ACIPS and has held leadership roles in several organizations promoting democracy and European integration. Born in 1975\, he is married and has one child.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Magdalena Mueller\nHead of Cooperation at the Delegation of the European Union to BiH\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehmet Altun\nHead of Foreign Relations and Projects Department\, Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) \nMehmet Altun\, representing İŞKUR in his capacity as Vice President of WAPES\, is currently Head of International Relations and Projects at the Turkish Employment Agency. Born in 1984 in Ordu\, Türkiye\, he graduated in International Relations from Selçuk University (2005) and earned his MBA from the University of Technology Sydney (2011). During his career in Australia\, he held managerial positions in international companies and led innovative initiatives as an entrepreneur. \nIn 2016\, he returned to Türkiye and served as Advisor and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister and to Ministers at the Turkish Parliament and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Later\, he assumed senior roles at Ordu Metropolitan Municipality\, where he implemented cultural\, tourism\, and sports projects\, while managing EU- and World Bank–funded initiatives. \nSince September 2024\, Mehmet Altun has continued his career at İŞKUR as Head of International Relations and Projects\, representing the institution internationally and contributing to its future strategies. He is fluent in English\, has intermediate knowledge of Georgian\, and is married with two children.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michel van Smoorenburg\nInternational Labour Market Analyst\, UWV\, Netherlands \nMichel van Smoorenburg is a Senior Member of the Department of Labour Market information and Advice at the Public Employment Service in the Netherlands (UWV) and international labour market analyst. He is responsible for some nationwide research projects and international topics\, such as comparing countries in labour market trends and migration. He’s a member of the Steering Committee National Project Labour Market Forecasting and was a member of a temporary OECD expert group. Michel initiated an UWV-project in co-operation with SEO Economic Research to use graduate tracking for career guidance. He was also responsible for a joint project with the Central Bureau of Statistics to link labour market slack data (LFS) with registered job seekers data (UWV). Michel is involved in European Labour Authority’s research project to investigate the Skills shortages and surpluses in European countries and is a member of the Focus Group Measuring Skills Shortages of the PES-network\, co-ordinated by the European Commission. Since 2014 he’s a member of the European Network on Regional Labour Market Monitoring and recently he joined its’ Scientific Committee. He presents internationally oriented labour market information to all kinds of interested parties (EURES\, PES-network\, international delegations\, policy makers). \nMichel studied Business Economics at Zuyd Hogeschool and Human Resource Management at the University of Tilburg. He worked as a researcher for Personnel Sciences (University of Tilburg) and for the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (University of Maastricht). Since 1997 Michel works for the Dutch Public Employment Service UWV and his predecessors.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sven Daverveld\nBusiness Advisor at UWV\, Netherlands \nSven Daverveld operates at the intersection of policy\, data\, and human potential. As a Business Advisor at UWV (PES Netherlands)\, he contributes to shaping the transition toward a skills-based\, future-ready\, and inclusive labour market. His work spans strategic advisory\, service innovation\, and public-private collaboration\, with a focus on some of today’s most pressing themes: mental health and employment\, regional Work Centers\, and strengthening the connection between public institutions and the wider ecosystem. At its core\, his work is driven by a clear mission — to unlock participation and address structural talent shortages through smarter\, more human-centered systems. \nA personal note \nFor Sven\, the Balkans are more than a region of interest—they are a place of genuine personal connection. Through his partner in life\, he has come to experience its rhythms\, cuisine\, culture\, and spirit. This blend of familiarity and curiosity continues to draw him back\, reinforcing his belief in the region’s energy and untapped potential. \nIn Sarajevo\, Sven looks forward not only to sharing insights\, but to engaging in meaningful exchange on how we can collectively shape labour markets that are more adaptive\, inclusive\, and prepared for future regional and global challenges.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yves Magnan\nDirector General of the Products and Services Directorate at Le Forem \nYves Magnan has been serving as Director General of the Products and Services Directorate at Le Forem since 2014 and is a member of its Management Board. With close to three decades of professional experience spanning both the public and private sectors\, his work focuses on public service management\, organizational transformation\, and the steering of complex\, multi‑stakeholder reform programmes. In his current role\, he oversees the strategic design and operational deployment of Le Forem’s service portfolio\, in close coordination with regional actors and institutional partners. \nHe has been a key contributor to several major structural reforms in Wallonia\, particularly in the fields of personalised support for jobseekers\, adult vocational education and training (VET)\, sectoral skills governance\, and the digital transformation of public employment services. His approach is characterised by a strong emphasis on policy coherence\, implementation capacity\, and alignment between strategic objectives and delivery mechanisms. \nIn parallel\, Yves Magnan brings substantial experience from the private sector (Bank sector)\, notably in change management\, quality management\, and customer relationship management (CRM)\, which continues to inform his contribution to public sector modernisation. Trilingual in French\, English and Dutch\, he is actively engaged at interregional and European levels. He represents French‑speaking Belgium within the European network of Directors General for Vocational Education and Training and regularly contributes to the activities of the European Public Employment Services Network\, fostering policy dialogue and mutual learning across Member States.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Željko Pauković\nDirector of the Human Capital of the Future department at the Mozaik Foundation in Bosnia and Herzegovina \nŽeljko Pauković is the Director of the Human Capital of the Future department at the Mozaik Foundation in Bosnia and Herzegovina\, where he leads initiatives focused on strengthening skills\, entrepreneurship\, and future-oriented competencies among young people. His work centres on developing innovative programmes that connect youth\, communities\, and the labour market\, including large-scale initiatives such as Mozaik YouthBanks and the Rolify community. \nWithin the Mozaik Foundation’s strategy\, the strategic pillar Human Capital of the Future focuses on empowering young people with the knowledge\, skills\, and opportunities needed to actively shape the future of work and contribute to sustainable social and economic development. Through partnerships with public institutions\, private sector actors\, and international organisations\, Željko works on creating ecosystems that support youth employability\, innovation\, and community-driven development.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Azza El Hayek\nCo-Founder and partner at SkillLab\nAzza El Hayek is Co-Founder and partner at SkillLab\, a company working with governments and employment institutions to build skills-based labour market solutions. Her work focuses on the future of employment services\, skills intelligence\, and the role of AI in making labour markets more transparent\, responsive\, and inclusive. Over the years\, she has worked with public institutions and international partners across Europe and the Middle East on initiatives related to career guidance\, workforce development\, skills recognition\, and labour market system transformation. Azza is particularly interested in how Public Employment Services can evolve from service providers into stronger coordinators of skills ecosystems in rapidly changing labour markets.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jan Zlatan Kulenović\nSocial Innovation Incubator MUNJA / STAR.study – CEO/Founder\nJan Zlatan Kulenović is a social innovator and youth development expert with over 20 years of experience managing multi-donor projects in social innovation\, youth empowerment\, and career development across Bosnia and Herzegovina\, the Western Balkans\, and in international cooperation. \nHe is the founder of the MUNJA Social Innovation Incubator\, one of the leading NGOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina\, whose programmes have directly supported more than 120\,000 people\, including young people\, youth workers\, PES advisors\, and education professionals. He also coordinates the regional STAR.study initiative\, focused on GenZ career development in the Western Balkans. This initiative includes an interactive digital portal with daily opportunities for youth with the first AI Career Agent\, STARfest as the region’s largest career development festival and STARforum as a platform bringing together key youth employment stakeholders. He also coordinates the regional STAR.study initiative\, focused on GenZ career development in the Western Balkans. This initiative includes an interactive digital portal with daily opportunities for youth with the first AI Career Agent\, STARfest as the region’s largest career development festival and STARforum as a platform bringing together key youth employment stakeholders. \nThroughout his career\, Jan has worked as a consultant for more than 60 international organizations\, institutions\, and companies\, contributing to a wide range of youth and development initiatives. His Innovation Challenge concept received the 2019 national award for Best HR Practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since 2025\, he has served as a national expert for the World Summit Awards and is the co-author of more than 30 publications\, research papers\, studies\, and handbooks. He holds an MA in Social Development Practice from London Metropolitan University and has further strengthened his expertise through prestigious international fellowship and professional development programmes in Japan\, Australia\, Europe\, and the USA.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kristina Mazalin \nSenior adviser in Croatian Employment Service (HZZ)\, Central Office Zagreb\, Career Guidance and Education Department\nCurrently involved in implementation of voucher scheme for adult education as well as educational/training measures in scope of active labour market policy. Also\, holding a coordination position in the CISOK project (Lifelong Career Guidance Centre) for designing and implementing new lifelong learning services as well as expanding and reorganization of the existing CISOK network. \nActing as a alternate expert for Croatia within CareersNet CEDEFOP network. \nPreviously within the Employment Service worked in Public Relations and International Cooperation Department as a support in establishing and maintaining regional and EU cooperation\, organised and coordinated various programmes with partner institutions\, supported establishing agreements and projects with other countries and institutions. \nEducation background\nMaster’s degree in Psychology\, University of Zagreb\, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Frkanova \nLabour Mobility Coordinator at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)\nAndrea Frkanova works as Labour Mobility Coordinator at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and has over ten years of experience in migration and integration. She supports IOM country offices on a range of topics\, including labour mobility and social inclusion. While at IOM Slovakia\, she co-managed the Migration Information Centre (MIC)\, offering migrants free legal\, social\, and employment counselling\, as well as support for further education and inclusion. Andrea has authored and co-authored several publications and training materials on asylum\, labour migration\, and integration policies. She also coordinated the Slovak National Contact Point of the European Migration Network.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anka Rode \nDirector of the Department for the Employment of Foreign Nationals\, Director of the Department for the Employment of Foreign Nationals \nWith over 35 years of distinguished service at the Employment Service of Slovenia\, Anka Rode is a leading authority in the field of labour migration and international employment policy. She is the Director of the Department for the Employment of Foreign Nationals\, where she has played a pivotal role in shaping Slovenia’s strategic approach to workforce mobility and labour market integration. \nThroughout her career\, she has been actively engaged at the highest levels of intergovernmental cooperation. She serves as a member of bilateral and multilateral commissions overseeing the implementation of international agreements on the employment of foreign workers\, contributing to the development of fair\, transparent\, and sustainable labour mobility frameworks. \nHer expertise extends across key national policy domains. She is a member of the Strategic Council for Healthcare of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia\, as well as multiple interministerial working groups addressing critical challenges such as trafficking in human beings and the cross-border provision of services. \nRenowned for her strategic vision\, institutional leadership\, and unwavering commitment to ethical labour mobility\, Anka Rode stands as a respected figure in both national and international policy arenas.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meltem ANDUSE\nEmployment Expert at Foreign Relations and Projects Department\, Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR)\nMeltem ANDUSE is a Senior Employment Expert at the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) within the Department of Foreign Relations and Projects. She has dedicated two decades to the advancement of labor market services and employment policy in Türkiye. \nHer professional journey began in 2006 at the İŞKUR Provincial Directorate\, where she gained six years of intensive field experience in labor market operations. In 2013\, she transitioned to the General Directorate’s Department of Employment Services. During this tenure\, she focused on job-matching services\, the employment of disadvantaged groups\, the regulation of private employment agencies\, and the strategic organization of national job and career fairs. \nSince the beginning of 2026\, she has taken a role in the Department of Foreign Relations and Projects\, coordinating projects centered on the integration of refugees into the labor market and social life. \nShe graduated from Dokuz Eylül University with a degree in Business Administration (English) in 2005. She holds a Master’s degree in Labour Economics and Industrial Relations (LEIR) from Ankara University\, where she is currently pursuing her PhD. Her primary academic and research focus lies in Industrial-Organizational Psychology\, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical organizational frameworks and practical employment policies. \nShe is good at English\, married\, and a mother of two children.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ljiljana Pandžić\nProgramme Manager at the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina\nMs Ljiljana Pandžić is a management professional with over 20 years of experience in programme and project management\, strategic planning\, multilateral cooperation and policy coordination\, including partnerships’ building. \nCurrently\, as Programme Manager at the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina\, she leads strategic engagement on EU support to labour market development and human capital reforms within the EU accession framework. Working closely with key European Commission services\, she ensures coordinated programming\, policy dialogue and alignment of national priorities with evolving EU funding instruments. \nHer portfolio includes over €40 million in EU-funded projects spanning socio-economic development\, employment\, emergency response and transnational / cross-border cooperation\, with a current management responsibility of €25 million under pre-accession assistance and related mechanisms. \nShe regularly engages with government officials\, international financial institutions\, development partners and other agencies\, ensuring coherent policy messaging and strong donor coordination. Her work combines policy analysis\, partnership-building and programme leadership to advance effective\, EU-aligned labour market interventions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lucía Muro Abad\nState Centre for Guidance\, Entrepreneurship\, Support and Innovation in Employment (COE Estatal) of the State Public Employment Service (SEPE)\nLucía Muro Abad: Social worker with a degree from the Complutense University of Madrid\, she has a wide-ranging work experience in various public services within the social services sector\, both as team manager and as individual counsellor. Throughout her career\, she has held roles involving coordination\, management and direct client support\, particularly in the social and healthcare sector\, working closely with public authorities and social organisations operating nationwide. In 2025\, she joined her position as social worker at the State Centre for Guidance\, Entrepreneurship\, Support and Innovation in Employment (COE Estatal) of the State Public Employment Service (SEPE)\, where she works to promote guidance processes and improve employability\, with particular responsibility in the areas of Training\, Assessment and Quality.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Hanke\nCEO Ingeus Germany\nMarc Hanke joined Ingeus GmbH\, part of the APM global workforce development solutions group\, not long after it was established in 2005 and quickly rose through the ranks to become its CEO. With European policies focusing on increasing employment rates since the 1990s\, he has overseen the implementation of innovative strategies to support people furthest from and outside the labor market – piloting\, evaluating and scaling up holistic programs\, including for lone parents\, excluded youth and refugees from the Middle East and Ukraine. Under his leadership\, Ingeus Germany has harnessed a ‘skills-first’ approach to ensure staff skills-sets proactively adapt to empower them to co-design and deliver personalized services\, both in Germany and abroad\, and to embrace the opportunities that digitalisation and artificial intelligence offer to improve access and outcomes. Marc has a longstanding record of fostering effective collaboration across workforce development ecosystems\, including though peer learning across the 11 countries in the APM Group\, through international best practice exchanges and by annually hosting short ‘work tasters’ in Ingeus offices for aspiring coaches studying at the BA’s University for Applied Labor Market Studies (HdBA).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gabriela Álvarez Roosvall\nSocial worker at the State Centre for Guidance\, Entrepreneurship\, Support and Innovation in Employment (COE Estatal) of the State Public Employment Service (SEPE)\nGabriela Álvarez Roosvall: Social worker and translator\, she holds a degree from the University of Granada and has a broad career background in direct support to specific target groups\, as well as in management and coordination positions within multilingual environments\, using her knowledge of Spanish\, English\, French and Swedish. Her experience has focused on the field of migrations and intercultural mediation\, working within the Spanish government abroad (Labour and Social Affairs Office at the Spanish Embassy in Canada) and coordinating social integration projects for migrants and refugees within the Swedish public administration. In Spain\, she has been part of the coordination team at the Temporary Immigrant Reception Centre (CETI) in Melilla. In 2025 she joined her position as a social worker at the State Centre for Guidance\, Entrepreneurship\, Support and Innovation in Employment (COE Estatal) of the State Public Employment Service (SEPE)\, with particular responsibility in the area of Communication.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aygun Mehraliyeva\nHead of the International Partnership Division at the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan\nAygun Mehraliyeva is Head of the International Partnership Division at the State Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan. She leads international cooperation strategy\, building partnerships with global institutions to advance employment policy\, labour market initiatives\, and workforce development. She represents the Agency at high-level international platforms\, negotiates agreements\, and develops joint projects that strengthen institutional capacity and global visibility.\nPreviously\, she worked in international cooperation at the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and practiced as a lawyer in private consulting and construction companies\, advising on contracts\, compliance\, and legal risk management.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ludger Weller \nHolds a MSc in Social & Organizational Psychology and is Registered as Digital Marketeer\nIn his career\, he has held management positions at well-known large enterprises such as Philips and Randstad Holding\, but also at various startups like Callflex\, Hedson\, Byce and SkillLab. He started in 2007 with Starfish Consultancy and worked with Cappr.org for many years. For over 25 years\, his focus has been on management and business development in solutions for the (digital) labor market. At Randstad Holding he setup the first internet staffing agencies around 2000\, and later he managed implementations of job matching engines at Public Employment Services in various countries. Over the years he built an extensive international experience in implementing matching technologies and taxonomies. Next to his management positions he worked as a trainer in communication and behavioral influence programs.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luka Đuričković\nAssistant Director\, Sector for Rights during Unemployment and Legal Affairs\, Employment Agency of Montenegro\nI am Assistant Director at the Employment Agency of Montenegro\, where I oversee legal affairs and the implementation of regulations related to unemployment rights\, employment policies\, and social security coordination. In my current role\, I am responsible for ensuring the uniform application of employment legislation across regional units\, providing legal guidance\, and representing the institution before courts and competent authorities in civil\, administrative\, enforcement\, and criminal proceedings. \nI have more than 12 years of professional experience in public administration\, legal affairs\, public finance\, EU funds management\, and budget policy. Prior to joining the Employment Agency of Montenegro I served as Budget Inspector within the ministry of finance\, supervising the lawful and efficient use of public funds\, budget execution\, and compliance with fiscal and public sector regulations. My work as budget inspector lead to more efficient use of public funds and change in day to day work of institutions that were controlled and amendment of legal frame work to optimize the work of public institutions. \nI also held several senior positions at the Ministry of Finance of Montenegro\, including Head of Division for Budget Policy\, Programme Budgeting and Procedures\, Head of Division for Medium-Term Budget Framework and Reporting\, and Head of Quality Control Division within the Directorate for Financing and Contracting of EU Funds. In these roles\, I coordinated budget reforms\, programme budgeting processes\, compliance and quality control systems\, risk management\, and implementation of EU procurement and contracting rules. \nEarlier in my career\, I gained professional experience through work with the Parliament of Montenegro and the Police Administration\, Department for Combating Economic Crime.\nI hold a Specialist Degree in Legal Sciences from the Faculty of Law\, University of Montenegro\, with a specialization in Public International Law. I am fluent in English and have working knowledge of Italian and Russian.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter van der Bel\nFounder and curator of The Center for Applied Product Personality Research\nPeter van der Bel (1955) made\, as an early internet pioneer (founder PiCompany\, 1994)\, HR-assessments available on the Internet. The company was acquired by ABNAMRO Capital in 1998.\nCurrently he is working on the cross section of behavioral science\, technology and design. Over the past ten years he has\, in collaboration with researchers from the universities of Delft\, Cambridge and Stanford\, made an inventory of research findings in the fields of personality psychology and computational social science.\nIt is his objective to help promising people and organizations to realize their innovations by applying these findings.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greta Metka Barbo Škerbinc\nDirector General\, Employment Service of Slovenia\nGreta Metka Barbo Škerbinc graduated as a Univ. B.Sc. political scientist\, with 30 years of work experience\, most of it at Employment Service od Slovenia\, where she has been employed from 1993. She performed various tasks at the Employment Service of Slovenia\, starting at a Regional office in the field of ALMP and analytics\, followed by the Central office\, where she mainly held various managerial positions. She was the Deputy Director General for 6 years\, then she briefly worked at the Ministry of Labour\, Family\, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities\, where she was working on tasks\, related to Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Since February 2023 she has been working as the Director General of Employment Service of Slovenia.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amandine MOIGNARD\nExecutive Secretary\, World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES)\nAmandine Moignard is a specialist in international cooperation and public policy development\, with a strong focus on public employment services. She holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Project Management from Madrid\, following her studies in International Relations in Paris. Her career has been shaped by a deep commitment to effective and inclusive public action across diverse international contexts. \nShe began her career in development project management within a consultancy firm and FIAP\, a Spanish public foundation promoting peer-to-peer technical cooperation among public administrations. She then spent two years in Bamako\, Mali\, working with an NGO focused on family planning. \nUpon returning to Europe\, Amandine joined France Médias Monde in Paris and later moved to Brussels to work with the EU-funded SOCIEUX+ programme\, which fosters institutional peer cooperation. It was through this experience that she developed a keen interest in public employment services\, leading her to join WAPES in June 2023 as Project Director. \nSince November 2024\, she has been serving as Executive Secretary of WAPES\, where she contributes to strengthening global cooperation among public employment services and advancing inclusive employment and decent work policies. URL:https://wapes.org/event/european-region-conference-3/?lang=en LOCATION:Sarajevo\, Bosnia and Herzegovina ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/banner-bosnia-2026-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260421T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T080352Z CREATED:20260210T104351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T080352Z UID:269287-1776763800-1776769200@wapes.org SUMMARY:WAPES Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop 2026 (APRW 2026) DESCRIPTION:On line\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 21 April 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda & Concept Note \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Report in English\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop 2026 (APRW 2026)\n  \nLabour Market Information Systems as the Foundation of PES Governance and Service Delivery: Challenges and Opportunities\n  \nWAPES invites its members and partners from the Asia-Pacific region to the Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop 2026 (APRW 2026)\, which\, due to unforeseen administrative challenges in the envisaged hosting country will now take place online on the 21st April 2026 between 16:30 and 18:00 JST /09:30 and 11:00 CET. \nThe workshop is jointly organised by the Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare of Japan (MHLW) and WAPES. \nThis webinar will provide several viewpoints and discussion on how Public Employment Services (PES) can strengthen their role as key actors in labour market governance through the effective use of data\, evidence and digital tools. \n📍Venue: Online🗓 Dates: 21 April 2026 – 9.30 am to 11.00 am CET / 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm JST🗣 Working language: English \nWorkshop focus \nAcross the Asia-Pacific region\, labour markets are undergoing profound transformations driven by demographic change\, technological innovation and evolving employment patterns. In this context\, Public Employment Services are increasingly expected to contribute to evidence-based policy making and coordinated employment governance as a base for the design and delivery of their services. \nThis APRW webinar will share the views of the International Labour Organisation in the Asia-Pacific region as well as the Employment and Labour Public Authorities from India\, Japan and Malaysia. It will focus on data-driven employment governance as a cornerstone for building responsive\, inclusive and future-oriented PES. Particular attention will be given to the role of labour market information systems (LMIS)\, integrated data infrastructures and advanced digital tools in supporting policy decisions and service delivery. \nKey themes of the workshop include: \n• Building and integrating labour market information systems as a foundation for effective employment governance• Using labour market data for evidence-based employment services• Leveraging advanced digital technologies to increase\, manage and govern data use in PES \nAudience \nThe webinar live session as well as its recorded online version for posterior screening is primarily intended for Public Employment Services and labour authorities from the Asia-Pacific region and globally The examples\, discussions and conclusions shared on data-driven employment governance are intended to open a wider conversation on how labour market intelligence can be improved\, used in more effective ways and benefit from policy and practice learnings. The speakers and participants are invited to engage in further exchanges in the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Speech & Online Photo Session\n \n 09:30\n \n \nMs. Amandine Moignard\, WAPES Executive Secretary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Labour Market Information Systems as the Foundation of PES Governance and Service Delivery: Challenges and Opportunities\n \n 09:35\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n -Leading Speech (20’)\nMs. Makiko MATSUMOTO\, Employment Specialist\, ILO Regional Office Asia-Pacific \n– Deep Dive Session (30’)\n• Malaysia (10’): Mr. Muhamad Faizal bin Abdul Basir\, Social Security Officer\, Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) • India (10’): Ms. Neha Prakash\, Director of Employment\, Indian Administrative Service • Japan (10’): Ms. Minako TAKASAKI\, Deputy Director\, Employment Policy Division\, Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) \n– Open Forum (Q&A) (30’)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing remarks\n \n 11:00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biographies\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms Amandine Moignard – Executive Secretary of WAPES (World Association of Public Employment Services) \nAmandine Moignard is a specialist in international cooperation and public policy development\, with a strong focus on public employment services. She holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Project Management from Madrid\, following her studies in International Relations in Paris. Her career has been shaped by a deep commitment to effective and inclusive public action across diverse international contexts. \nShe began her career in development project management within a consultancy firm and FIAP\, a Spanish public foundation promoting peer-to-peer technical cooperation among public administrations. She then spent two years in Bamako\, Mali\, working with an NGO focused on family planning. \nUpon returning to Europe\, Amandine joined France Médias Monde in Paris and later moved to Brussels to work with the EU-funded SOCIEUX+ programme\, which fosters institutional peer cooperation. It was through this experience that she developed a keen interest in public employment services\, leading her to join WAPES in June 2023 as Project Director. \nSince November 2024\, she has been serving as Executive Secretary of WAPES\, where she contributes to strengthening global cooperation among public employment services and advancing inclusive employment and decent work policies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr Miguel PERROMINGO – Employment and Wellbeing Consultant \nMiguel has been working with public employment services for more than 20 years in front-line and managerial positions and now as a freelance consultant advising employment service networks and labour market stakeholders. \nHis recent projects include capacity building of labour market information systems in emerging countries\, human-AI interaction in employment service delivery and skills mobility across borders and professions. Miguel has worked with WAPES\, the Asian Development Bank and Governments and academia of Asia-Pacific on several occasions.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Makiko MATSUMOTO\, Employment Specialist\, ILO Regional Office Asia-Pacific \nMakiko Matsumoto worked in a private sector market survey company in Japan before joining the ILO in Geneva in 1998 as an associate research economist. In Geneva\, she worked as a research economist in diverse employment-related areas\, including trade\, macroeconomic policy and youth employment\, and contributed to policy advisory work at the country levels. \nSince 2013\, she has been working as an employment specialist in the Decent Work Technical Support Team for East and South-East Asia and the Pacific in ILO Bangkok. She has been supporting research activities\, labour market data collection and analysis\, policy dialogues and capacity building to support employment policy formulation and implementation and strengthening of labour market institutions\, including public employment services.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr Muhamad Faizal bin Abdul Basir – Social Security Officer – Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) \nMuhamad Faizal bin Abdul Basir is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience in system development\, data processing\, and digital platform optimisation. He currently serves at PERKESO\, where he leads the development of APIs\, automates data pipelines\, and delivers labour market insights through tools such as Python\, Talend\, and Tableau. He also manages and enhances web platforms using WordPress\, PHP\, and MySQL. \nPrior to this\, he held technology roles at Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and Ministry of Health Malaysia\, contributing to enterprise system development\, mobile applications\, and operational digitalisation. His early career included software engineering and HR systems development in the private sector. \nMr. Faizal holds a Master of Computer Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia and a Bachelor of Computer Science from Universiti Sains Malaysia. His core competencies include backend development\, data engineering\, and analytics\, with a strong track record in delivering scalable\, business-driven technology solutions.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Neha Prakash – Director of Employment\, Indian Administrative Service\, India \nNeha Prakash is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service officer of 2012 batch currently serving as Director Employment in the most populous state of India\, Uttar Pradesh having a population of 250 million. The Directorate has facilitated employment for 379000 people in the last year through 3000 Job Fairs across 75 employment exchanges. Recently\, she organised a Rozgaar Mahakumbh providing employment opportunities to 16000 people over 3 days. \nShe has served as the District Magistrate of Shravasti and Auraiya districts. Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Computer Science Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology\, Mesra and Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Indian Institute of Management\, Lucknow. She worked in Tata Consultancy Services as Assistant Systems Engineer and in Deloitte US India as a Strategy Consultant. She also serves as an honorary advisor to BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry\, India. She recently completed a training at ITC ILO.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms Minako TAKASAKI – Joint Project Coordinator\, seconded to WAPES by the MHLW \nMs Minako Takasaki is a project coordinator for WAPES\, seconded from the Japanese Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) since October 2024. She leads the joint WAPES-Japan project\, which focuses on self-assessment and peer learning in the Philippines and Cambodia. She has over 20 years’ professional experience at the MHLW\, where she began her career as a careers adviser at PESO (Hello Work). \nBefore her current role\, she was the first-ever female Head of the Employment Service Department at the Okinawa Regional Labour Bureau. She also served as First Secretary at the Japanese Embassy in Korea. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Public Studies. URL:https://wapes.org/event/wapes-asia-pacific-regional-workshop-2026-aprw-2026/?lang=en LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/banner-aprw-2026-online.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T111523Z CREATED:20251218T155353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T111523Z UID:268762-1776153600-1776358800@wapes.org SUMMARY:Intercultural training seminar DESCRIPTION:Brussels\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 14 to 16 April 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feature on the Class of 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTERCULTURAL TRAINING SEMINAR\nIntercultural competence is a key skill for truly connecting with one another in today’s diverse world. Intercultural training helps you build the understanding and tools you need to bridge differences and create meaningful connections across cultures. \nLocation and Dates: WAPES Premises\, Training will start at 09.00 am CET on 14 April and will end around 12.00 am CET on 16 April. \nLanguage: English \nCosts covered by WAPES: Includes training and meals. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for 2 – 3 applicants from WAPES member countries in category 1\, 2 or 3. \nEligibility: Open to all WAPES members and their staff involved in global interactions. Must be able to communicate well in English and must be motivated to participate proactively and work together with others. \nSelection: 10 participants will be chosen based on motivation and diversity across the 5 WAPES regions. \nExplore and Discover: Enhance your grasp of culture and its impact on human perception\, cognition\, communication\, and behaviour. This course offers a blended learning approach\, integrating theory\, practical application\, and self-reflection through interactive activities. \nApplications will open on 19 January 2026!\nFor questions\, email Emma.Monster@wapes.org \nDon’t miss this opportunity to grow your intercultural skills! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conducted by \nMrs. NICOLE CLOBES\, WAPES Consultant and Intercultural Trainer \n& \nMr Ludger Weller\, Intercultural Manager\, Trainer in Communication and Influence Programmes \nTo learn more about the seminar\, watch this video of the intercultural training organised in 2025. URL:https://wapes.org/event/intercultural-training-seminar-2/?lang=en LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/intercultural-seminar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260331T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260331T140000 DTSTAMP:20260205T084524Z CREATED:20260205T084521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T084524Z UID:269145-1774958400-1774965600@wapes.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 31 March 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES Executive Committee (executive committee members only)\nOnline | 30 March 2026 URL:https://wapes.org/event/executive-committee/?lang=en LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/illustration-ce-wapes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260325T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260211T130629Z CREATED:20251219T102937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T130629Z UID:268823-1774425600-1774544400@wapes.org SUMMARY:WAPES International Working Group DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 25th and 26th March 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES International Working Group\nAI & Digitalisation in Public Employment Services\nThe World Association of Public Employment Services International Working Group on Digitalisation and AI brings together a selected number of Public Employment Services to exchange experience and knowledge on digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence in employment services. \nInitially established as a G7 working group on labour market challenges\, the forum evolved following the United States’ withdrawal from WAPES. To ensure continuity\, the group was reconfigured around the remaining G7 members within WAPES and expanded to an international dimension. From October 2025\, it operates as the WAPES International Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation\, with a strategic refocusing on AI and the digital transformation of public employment services. \nThe group was officially launched in October 2025 and has since held regular thematic online meetings. Members contribute practical case studies through monthly sessions. Initial work addressed artificial intelligence\, automation and cybersecurity\, followed by discussions on digital platforms\, data and interoperability. \nMembers and purpose of the international group \nThe group is composed of Public Employment Services from Canada\, Finland\, France\, Germany\, Italy\, Japan\, Malaysia\, the Netherlands\, South Korea\, Spain\, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.Its purpose is to support mutual learning through regular exchanges on national developments\, challenges and good practices in digitalisation and artificial intelligence. The collective work of the group will feed into a joint publication that will be made publicly available by the end of September 2026. \nRelationship to WAPES and way of working \nThe international group operates within the framework of WAPES and is distinct from the wider WAPES membership. It is designed as a focused\, expert level collaboration that complements broader WAPES activities. The group works through regular meetings and thematic discussions\, supported by shared background materials and voluntary contributions from participating members. \nPurpose of the meeting on 25 and 26 March 2026 \nThe meeting on 25 and 26 March serves as an in person working meeting of the International Working Group. It aims to deepen exchange among participants\, explore practical experiences through case based discussions\, and advance the collective work on shared insights related to digitalisation and artificial intelligence in Public Employment Services. \nPrevious related publications \n• WAPES G7 Working Paper on Demographic Change – WAPES• Catalogue of Actions: New WAPES G7 Group supports greening economies – WAPES URL:https://wapes.org/event/wapes-international-working-group/?lang=en LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/banner-international-working-group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260310T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260310T143000 DTSTAMP:20260211T090544Z CREATED:20260211T090543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T090544Z UID:269343-1773147600-1773153000@wapes.org SUMMARY:WAPES Communication and Information Network Meeting DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 10 March 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES Communication and Information Network Meeting (network members only)\nOnline | 10 June 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As part of the implementation of the WAPES 2026–2035 strategy and in preparation for the 40th anniversary of our Association in 2028\, the WAPES Executive Secretariat is relaunching and restructuring the Communication and Information Network. \nThis network aims to support WAPES communication efforts\, “by members and for members”\, around several strategic priorities: \n• strengthening member retention and engagement with the Association;\n • supporting the recruitment of new members and associate members;\n• increasing the international visibility of WAPES\, its activities\, and Public Employment Services;\n• co-constructing the WAPES 40th anniversary narrative and supporting communication actions related to the 2028 World Congress. \nThe Communication and Information Network is designed as a light strategic circle of experts\, mobilised in a targeted manner on high value-added topics\, in line with WAPES strategic orientations. \nInformation regarding this meeting will be sent to members by email. URL:https://wapes.org/event/wapes-communication-and-information-network-meeting/?lang=en LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/communication-and-information-network-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260203T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260216T161908Z CREATED:20251218T140908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T161908Z UID:268701-1770134400-1770141600@wapes.org SUMMARY:Future Skills for PES Counsellors – Webinar 2 DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n 3 February 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation in French\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation in English\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation in Spanish\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future Skills for PES Counsellors\nPreview of findings from the forthcoming WAPES research paper \nEvidence and practice from France and Slovenia \nDigitalisation and AI are reshaping labour markets and the role of Public Employment Services. As routine tasks become increasingly automated\, PES counsellors are expected to focus more on personalised guidance\, collaboration\, and the effective use of digital and AI-enabled tools. \nThis webinar presents early insights from the global WAPES survey and upcoming research paper on future skills for PES counsellors\, conducted with the University of Derby and Manchester University and supported by Deloitte. \nParticipants will: \n• Explore key emerging trends shaping future PES skills • Learn from practice examples from France and Slovenia • Gain provider insights on adapting workforce skills and service delivery in a digital labour market \nLanguage The event will be held in English\, with interpretation available in French and Spanish. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Webinar Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening & objectives\n \n 16h00\n \n Welcome to participants\, brief introduction of WAPES\, framing of the webinar and its aims within the Future Skills for PES Counsellors study. \nAmandine Moignard \, WAPES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Remarks from Deloitte\n \n 16h05\n \n Remarks on Deloitte’s supporting role in the research and why future skills for PES are a priority topic. \nAlia Kamlani \, Deloitte \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Research project overview & first results\n \n 16h10\n \n Overview of the international Delphi study (scope\, methodology\, participants)\, early insights on changing PES skill needs and key trends emerging from Round 1 and 2. \nTristram Hooley \, iCeGS / Alex Nunn \, University of Manchester \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key emerging trends for future PES skills\n \n 16h35\n \n Presentation of German research findings on future skills for PES counsellors\, with a focus on digital competences and possible implications for training. \nHollie Gallagher\, The Institute of Employability Professionals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best practice : France Travail\n \n 16h50\n \n Case example from France on how France Travail is preparing its workforce for future service delivery\, including training\, organisational change and digital tools. \nRepresentative of France Travail Nachit Abdelhak \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best practices: ESS\, Slovenia\n \n 17h05\n \n Case example from Slovenia on skills strategies (counsellors working with employers)\, the integration of digital services\, and support for frontline staff. \nRepresentative of ESS Blanka Rihter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Provider perspective : Serco\n \n 17h20\n \n Insights from Serco on delivering employment services in different countries\, skill requirements for staff\, and cooperation with public partners in a digital environment. \nRepresentative of Serco\, Katy Mitchell \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions and answers and round table discussion\n \n 17h35\n \n Moderated panel discussion with all speakers\, followed by questions from participants (chat / live Q&A). Focus on practical lessons and transferability.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary & closing\n \n 17h55\n \n Moderated panel discussion with all speakers\, followed by questions from participants (chat / live Q&A). Focus on practical lessons and transferability.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms Amandine Moignard \nExecutive Secretary of WAPES\nAmandine Moignard is a specialist in international cooperation and public policy development\, with a strong focus on public employment services. She holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Project Management from Madrid\, following her studies in International Relations in Paris. Her career has been shaped by a deep commitment to effective and inclusive public action across diverse international contexts. \nShe began her career in development project management within a consultancy firm and FIAP\, a Spanish public foundation promoting peer-to-peer technical cooperation among public administrations. She then spent two years in Bamako\, Mali\, working with an NGO focused on family planning. \nUpon returning to Europe\, Amandine joined France Médias Monde in Paris and later moved to Brussels to work with the EU-funded SOCIEUX+ programme\, which fosters institutional peer cooperation. It was through this experience that she developed a keen interest in public employment services\, leading her to join WAPES in June 2023 as Project Director. \nSince November 2024\, she has been serving as Executive Secretary of WAPES\, where she contributes to strengthening global cooperation among public employment services and advancing inclusive employment and decent work policies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Clobes \nWAPES Consultant\nMs. Nicole Clobes is currently seconded to WAPES from the German Federal Employment Agency\, where she has worked in both frontline and managerial roles since 2016. She is a certified intercultural trainer and educator\, with extensive experience in international cooperation and capacity building in public employment services. Ms. Clobes has co-authored and led several major international publications\, including the World of PES project in collaboration with Professor Alex Nunn\, the Inter-American Development Bank\, and the OECD. She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication. Her work focuses on intercultural collaboration\, organisational identity\, and innovation in public sector employment systems.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alia Kamlani \nGlobal Labour Market Activation Leader and Canadian Human and Social Services Leader\, Deloitte\nShort Biography: Alia Kamlani is Deloitte’s Global Labour Market Activation Leader\, where she leads a cross-jurisdictional community of practice focused on labour market program transformation\, innovation and leading practice exchange. She also leads Deloitte’s National Human and Social Services Practice in Canada\, bringing 15+ years of experience working inside government and as an advisor to public sector organizations\, working alongside senior executives and political leaders to develop business cases\, engage stakeholders\, develop strategic options\, and project manage numerous strategic and large-scale human service transformations in Ontario and across North America. Personally committed to driving more equitable and inclusive program design through her work\, Alia strives to support government to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations through her work in Canada and globally.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pr. Tristram Hooley \nProfessor of Career Guidance\, International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS)\, United Kingdom\nTristram Hooley is Professor of Guidance and Careers Education at the University of Derby. He is also a visiting professor at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences and Canterbury Christ Church University. \nHe is editor-in-chief of the Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling\, a Winston Churchill Fellow and a member of the board of directors of the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy. He has served as a special adviser to the House of Commons Education Committee in its inquiry into career guidance and has worked with numerous governments around the world on career guidance and counselling policies. \nHe is also the author of the blog Adventures in Career Development.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Alex Nunn \nSenior Lecturer (Global Political Economy)\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom\nAlex Nunn is a senior lecturer in global political economy at the University of Manchester. He has held several academic leadership positions\, including Dean of Research at Leeds Trinity University\, and was responsible for the REF submission in social policy at the University of Derby. \nA member of the editorial board of Capital and Class\, he specialises in the political economy of inequality\, labour market policies\, particularly through public employment services\, and social inclusion. \nSince 2015\, his research has focused on the new dynamics of inequality\, from the international level to local realities. \nHe has carried out work for major international institutions and contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\, including the reduction of poverty and inequality.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdelhak NACHIT \nDirector of Job and Career Management at DG HR-SR\, France Travail\nMr. Abdelhak NACHIT is a manager with over 20 years experience. He started his career in the employment field at France Travail as an advisor by holding positions of advisor\, local office manager and departmental director. He has a solid knowledge of the services’ offer towards users (jobseekers as well as enterprises) as well as a rich experience in building strategies and developing networks and partnership \nHis managerial experiences developed his interest for human resources management where he reached senior executive positions\, as Deputy Regional Director in charge of Human Resources (DRA Social Performance) in the Grand Est region. Taking up the position was part of a complex context with the “fusion” of the regions Alsace\, Champagne-Ardennes and Lorraine regions and thus an even stronger challenge from an HR prospective. \nAt national level\, Abdelhak continues his commitment in the human resources component by occupying a position as Director of Job Management and Professional Paths at the HR-SR DG of France Travail since early 2024. He managed the creation of the new France Travail Academy\, the digital training platform for France Travail and its network.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blanka Rihter \nCoordinator for Information Security and the Business Continuity Management System (ESS)\n Blanka Rihter has been with the Employment Service of Slovenia since 2017. She is currently working in the Integrated Management System Department as a Coordinator for Information Security and the Business Continuity Management System. She also leads a working group focused on establishing an Artificial Intelligence Management System and on developing guidelines for the responsible\, safe\, and ethical use of AI at the ESS. Previously\, she was active as a career counsellor for unemployed individuals with a migrant background\, where she co-developed standardized career counselling services for this group\, as well as training programs for career counsellors. She holds a degree in philosophy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blanka Rihter \nDirector Employment Services for Kingston Pembroke\n Katy is an experienced employment services leader specializing in innovative\, technology‑enabled workforce solutions across Ontario. As the role of Public Employment Services evolves\, she focuses on building team capabilities in digital fluency\, collaboration\, and human‑centered service delivery. Known for her strategic approach to program design\, stakeholder engagement\, and change leadership\, Katy has supported major initiatives such as EmployNext and is committed to advancing inclusive\, future‑ready employment pathways. URL:https://wapes.org/event/future-skills-for-pes-counsellors-webinar-2/?lang=en LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/banner-1080x400-webinar-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260216T155637Z CREATED:20251218T130436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T155637Z UID:268667-1770112800-1770120000@wapes.org SUMMARY:Future Skills for PES Counsellors – Webinar 1 DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n 3 February 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations in French\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations in English\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations in Spanish\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q & A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR: Future Skills for PES Counsellors\nPreview of findings from the forthcoming WAPES research paper \nEvidence and practice from Germany and South Korea \nDigitalisation and AI are reshaping labour markets and the role of Public Employment Services. As routine tasks become increasingly automated\, PES counsellors are expected to focus more on personalised guidance\, collaboration\, and the effective use of digital and AI-enabled tools. \nThis webinar presents early insights from the global WAPES survey and upcoming research paper on future skills for PES counsellors\, conducted with the University of Derby and Manchester University and supported by Deloitte. \nParticipants will: \n• Explore key emerging trends shaping future PES skills• Learn from practice examples from Germany and South Korea• Gain provider insights on adapting workforce skills and service delivery in a digital labour market \nLanguages: \nThe event was held in English\, with interpretation available in French and Spanish. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Webinar Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening & objectives\n \n 10h00\n \n Welcome to participants\, brief introduction of WAPES\, framing of the webinar and its aims within the Future Skills for PES Counsellors study. \nIntroduction\, Mme Emma Monster\,WAPES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Remarks from Deloitte\n \n 10h05\n \n Remarks on Deloitte’s supporting role in the research and why future skills for PES are a priority topic. \nMarie Serrano\, Managing Director of Social Services\, Deloitte\, Portugal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Research project overview & first results\n \n 10h10\n \n Overview of the international Delphi study (scope\, methodology\, participants)\, early insights on changing PES skill needs and key trends emerging from Round 1 and 2. \nTristram Hooley\, Professor of Career Guidance\, International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS)\, United Kingdom \nAlex Nunn\, Senior Lecturer (Global Political Economy)\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key emerging trends for future PES skills (Germany)\n \n 10h35\n \n Presentation of German research findings on future skills for PES counsellors\, with a focus on digital competences and possible implications for training. \nJan von Ahsen\, Research Associate\, University of Applied Labour Studies of the Federal Employment Agency (HdBA)\, Germany \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best practice: BA Germany\n \n 10h50\n \n Concrete examples of how BA is recruiting\, retaining and upskilling PES counsellors\, including internal training structures and approaches to digital & AI- related skills \nMme Andrea Hemp-Geppert\, BA representative\, Germany \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best practice: South Korea PES\, KEIS\n \n 11h05\n \n Case study on how South Korean PES are adapting their services\, roles and skills in light of digitalisation and AI\, and how staff are being supported in this transition. \nDr Sanghyon Lee\, Head of ESG Management Office (Researcher)\, KEIS Korea Employment Information Service\, Republic of Korea \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Provider perspective: APM Ingeus\n \n 11h20\n \n How a global employment services provider is reshaping staff skills and service delivery in a digital environment; lessons for public–private collaboration. \nMarc Hanke\, CEO of Ingeus Germany \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions and answers and round table discussion\n \n 11h35\n \n Moderated panel discussion with all speakers\, followed by questions from participants (chat / live Q&A). Focus on practical lessons and transferability.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary & closing\n \n 11h55\n \n Moderated panel discussion with all speakers\, followed by questions from participants (chat / live Q&A). Focus on practical lessons and transferability.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms Amandine Moignard \nExecutive Secretary of WAPES\nAmandine Moignard is a specialist in international cooperation and public policy development\, with a strong focus on public employment services. She holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Project Management from Madrid\, following her studies in International Relations in Paris. Her career has been shaped by a deep commitment to effective and inclusive public action across diverse international contexts. \nShe began her career in development project management within a consultancy firm and FIAP\, a Spanish public foundation promoting peer-to-peer technical cooperation among public administrations. She then spent two years in Bamako\, Mali\, working with an NGO focused on family planning. \nUpon returning to Europe\, Amandine joined France Médias Monde in Paris and later moved to Brussels to work with the EU-funded SOCIEUX+ programme\, which fosters institutional peer cooperation. It was through this experience that she developed a keen interest in public employment services\, leading her to join WAPES in June 2023 as Project Director. \nSince November 2024\, she has been serving as Executive Secretary of WAPES\, where she contributes to strengthening global cooperation among public employment services and advancing inclusive employment and decent work policies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Clobes \nWAPES Consultant\nMs. Nicole Clobes is currently seconded to WAPES from the German Federal Employment Agency\, where she has worked in both frontline and managerial roles since 2016. She is a certified intercultural trainer and educator\, with extensive experience in international cooperation and capacity building in public employment services. Ms. Clobes has co-authored and led several major international publications\, including the World of PES project in collaboration with Professor Alex Nunn\, the Inter-American Development Bank\, and the OECD. She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication. Her work focuses on intercultural collaboration\, organisational identity\, and innovation in public sector employment systems.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mrs Marie Serrano \nGlobal Chief of Staff for Human Services\, Deloitte\, Portugal\nMarie Serrano is the Chief of Staff for Deloitte’s Global and European Human Services. In this role\, she mobilizes expert networks and governments globally to foster knowledge exchange and transform labour market activation programs. With over a decade of experience working in and advising governments\, Marie has led numerous strategic modernization initiatives and designed innovation functions for human services organizations\, combining human-centred design with policy and organizational strategy. She has guided multiple Canadian provinces in redesigning employment services delivery models and implementing digital support pathways. Internationally\, she co-authored Deloitte’s global white paper on transforming public employment services and convened numerous forums to shape the future of employment services with a focus on improving outcomes for those facing multiple disadvantage.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pr. Tristram Hooley \nProfessor of Career Guidance\, International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS)\, United Kingdom\nTristram Hooley is Professor of Guidance and Careers Education at the University of Derby. He is also a visiting professor at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences and Canterbury Christ Church University. \nHe is editor-in-chief of the Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling\, a Winston Churchill Fellow and a member of the board of directors of the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy. He has served as a special adviser to the House of Commons Education Committee in its inquiry into career guidance and has worked with numerous governments around the world on career guidance and counselling policies. \nHe is also the author of the blog Adventures in Career Development.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Alex Nunn \nSenior Lecturer (Global Political Economy)\, University of Manchester\, United Kingdom\nAlex Nunn is a senior lecturer in global political economy at the University of Manchester. He has held several academic leadership positions\, including Dean of Research at Leeds Trinity University\, and was responsible for the REF submission in social policy at the University of Derby. \nA member of the editorial board of Capital and Class\, he specialises in the political economy of inequality\, labour market policies\, particularly through public employment services\, and social inclusion. \nSince 2015\, his research has focused on the new dynamics of inequality\, from the international level to local realities. \nHe has carried out work for major international institutions and contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\, including the reduction of poverty and inequality.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr. Jan von Ahsen \nUniversity of Applied Labour Studies of the Federal Employment Agency (HdBA)\, Germany \nJan von Ahsen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration. His master’s thesis focused on digital transformation in public administration. He is currently a Research Associate at the University of Applied Labour Studies of the Federal Employment Agency (HdBA)\, Germany. His work focuses on Future Skills in education\, training\, and employment\, as well as on identifying success factors in vocational education and training. \nHis research supports the evidence-based development of counselling practices in Public Employment Services by translating empirical findings into applied guidance for practitioners and combines quantitative survey-based methods with qualitative approaches involving key stakeholders in the field of vocational training. \nHis work addresses the perspectives of PES staff\, students\, apprentices\, and HR professionals. In addition\, he brings more than five years of professional experience in job placement and career counselling within the Federal Employment Agency.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Sang Hyon Lee \nHead ESG Management Office (Research Fellow)\, Korea Employment Information Service\, Republic of Korea\nDr. Lee took his Ph. D. in Human Resource Management at the University of Korea Tech. He has researched labor market surveys\, labor market information\, unemployment insurance scheme as well as employment services at the Ministry of Labor and KEIS since 1998. He organized dozens of international training programs and workshops on labor market information\, public employment services\, and employment insurance. He also delivered various policy consultations with organizations such as ILO\, WAPES\, ADB\, and IDB on labor market information system\, Employment Insurance\, and public employment services for Viet Nam\, Malaysia\, Cambodia\, Sri Lanka\, Bangladesh\, Uzbekistan\, Namibia\, Kenya\, Rwanda\, Peru\, Brazil\, Chile\, and many more.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Hanke \nCEO Ingeus Germany\nMarc Hanke joined Ingeus GmbH\, part of the APM global workforce development solutions group\, not long after it was established in 2005 and quickly rose through the ranks to become its CEO. With European policies focusing on increasing employment rates since the 1990s\, he has overseen the implementation of innovative strategies to support people furthest from and outside the labor market – piloting\, evaluating and scaling up holistic programs\, including for lone parents\, excluded youth and refugees from the Middle East and Ukraine. \nUnder his leadership\, Ingeus Germany has harnessed a ‘skills-first’ approach to ensure staff skills-sets proactively adapt to empower them to co-design and deliver personalized services\, both in Germany and abroad\, and to embrace the opportunities that digitalisation and artificial intelligence offer to improve access and outcomes. Marc has a longstanding record of fostering effective collaboration across workforce development ecosystems\, including though peer learning across the 11 countries in the APM Group\, through international best practice exchanges and by annually hosting short ‘work tasters’ in Ingeus offices for aspiring coaches studying at the BA’s University for Applied Labor Market Studies (HdBA). URL:https://wapes.org/event/future-skills-for-pes-counsellors-webinar-1/?lang=en LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/banner-1080x400-webinar-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251203T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251203T150000 DTSTAMP:20251210T135752Z CREATED:20251007T115120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T135752Z UID:267394-1764766800-1764774000@wapes.org SUMMARY:Building the Digital Path to Responsible AI for Public Employment Services DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n 03 December 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR: Building the Digital Path to Responsible AI for Public Employment Services\nOnline\, 03 December 2025\, 13:00 CET\nJoin WCC and WAPES for a two-hour webinar exploring how digitalisation and responsible AI are transforming public employment services worldwide. With expert insights and real-world case studies from Costa Rica\, Malaysia\, and Europe\, we’ll discuss practical strategies for preparing labor markets\, empowering caseworkers\, and strengthening workforce readiness. \nThe event will be held in English\, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and French.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations PDF\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Webinar Agenda\n13:00 – 13:05 Welcome & Opening Remarks (5 mins) \n13:05 – 13:25 Part 1 Digitalization and use of AI in PES (20 mins) Dr. Willem Pieterson (Researcher & Domain Expert) \n13:25 – 13:30 Poll question (5 mins) \n13:30 – 13:50 Part 2 Data\, Digitalisation\, and Responsible use of AI (20 mins) Dr. Alexander Hogenboom (CTO\, WCC Group) \n13:50 – 14:00 Q&A with Domain experts (10 mins) Open discussion with Dr. Willem Pieterson and Dr. Alexander Hogenboom after the first 2 presentations. \n14:00 – 14:15 Part 3 Digital Transformation of Public Employment Services in Malaysia (15 mins)M. Ir. Ts. Mohamad Fahrurrazi Bin Kamaludin (Head of Labour Market Modelling Section\, Malaysia PES PERKESO) \n14:15 – 14:20 Poll question (5 mins) \n14:20 – 14:35 Part 4 Preparing the Workforce for the Future in Costa Rica (15mins) Mrs. Vanessa Gibson (Director of Investment Climate\, CINDE Costa Rica) \n14:35 – 14:55 Interactive Panel Discussion & Final Q&A (20 mins) \n14:55 – 15:00 Closing Remarks (5 mins) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Willem Pieterson \nStrategic researcher and consultant\nWillem Pieterson\, is a researcher and consultant who specializes in public service delivery\, channel management\, digitalization and the use of data within government. He works as an independent advisor for governments and public sector agencies globally as well as being a visiting scholar at the IT University of Copenhagen in Denmark. \nHe has worked with public employment services and employment agencies for more than fifteen years. These include the European Commission’s PES network\, the OECD\, the International Labour Organisation (ILO)\, the Inter-American Development Bank\, the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) and a large number of government agencies globally. \nHe has published over 50 academic articles\, book chapters\, conference papers and reports on public service delivery\, channel management\, digitalization\, and use of data in the public sector.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alexander Hogenboom \nCTO WCC Group\nAlexander Hogenboom has a passion for making a positive impact on the world by harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence in a socially responsible\, ethical\, and pragmatic way. In this light\, the application of transparent and controllable algorithms has been a recurring theme in both his academic and professional career. With WCC\, where he currently fulfills the role of CTO\, Alexander has accumulated many years of experience in leveraging both human and artificial intelligence by responsibly combining domain knowledge and data-driven insights in the employment domain.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vanessa Gibson Forbes \nDirector\, Investment Climate\, CINDE Costa Rica\nVanessa Gibson Forbes is the Investment Climate Director for the Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency\, CINDE. \nVanessa has worked at CINDE for over 25 years already; she started out as economic researcher\, and three years later\, she assumed the position of manager for the Services Sector. In 2009\, she was promoted to Aftercare Director. \nDuring her years as Service Sector Manager\, Ms. Gibson promoted a series of initiatives not only to attract multinational companies\, but to consolidate the Service Sector Cluster. This was coupled with an aggressive company attraction strategy\, as well as the development of public-private partnership programs to invite the already installed firms to expand and diversify their operations in the country. \nIn her current position as the Investment Climate Director\, she oversees the guidance of the companies throughout the installation process\, the coordination of several public-private partnership projects and programs\, which aim to improve the investment and business environment of Costa Rica. \nVanessa is an Economist and holds her licentiate degree in Economics from the University of Costa Rica. She also has a Master’s in development Program and Project Evaluation from the University of Costa Rica as well\, graduated in 2006. \nPrior to her time in CINDE\, she worked at the Central Bank of Costa Rica as an economic assistant to the Agricultural Economics Department.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ir. Ts. Mohamad Fahrurrazi Bin Kamaludin \nHead of Labour Market Modelling Section\, PERKESO\nMohamad Fahrurrazi bin Kamaludin is a seasoned technology professional and data scientist with nearly three decades of experience spanning consumer\, enterprise\, and regulatory domains. He currently leads the development of AI-driven labour market frameworks\, machine learning models\, and visualization tools to support national employment strategies since 2021. \nPrior to PERKESO\, he held senior roles in data science consultancy at The Center of Applied Data Science (2019) and in higher education as Head of the Student Success Centre at Taylor’s University (2017). \nHis earlier career included leadership in project management\, network engineering and analytics at Maxis Communications Berhad (1996). Mr. Fahrurrazi is a Professional Engineer (Board of Engineers Malaysia) and a Professional Technologist (Malaysia Board of Technologists). He holds a Master of Applied Statistics from Universiti Malaya (2018) and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University\, USA (1996). His expertise spans data wrangling\, statistical analysis\, econometrics\, time-series and machine learning modelling\, and data storytelling using open-source Python\, SQL and Tableau.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Clobes \nWAPES Consultant\nNicole Clobes is a consultant at the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES)\, seconded by the German Federal Employment Agency. She holds degrees in communication\, education\, and organizational psychology and is a certified intercultural trainer. Since 2016\, Nicole has worked in public employment services in both frontline and managerial roles. She has co-authored international publications with the OECD\, the Inter-American Development Bank\, the ICCDPP\, and the University of Derby\, and chairs the WAPES International Working Group on Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dovile Makutenaite \nEmployment Domain Specialist\, WCC Group\nDovile Makutenaite is passionate about transforming public employment services through technology that reflects real labour market needs. As Employment Domain Specialist\, Dovile connects policy\, data\, and user experience to shape WCC’s solutions that are compliant\, intuitive\, and impactful. By aligning product features with labour market trends and client workflows\, Dovile helps drive adoption\, trust\, and long-term value for government agencies\, job seekers\, and employers. URL:https://wapes.org/event/building-the-digital-path-to-responsible-ai-for-public-employment-services/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/wwc-wapes-2025-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260115T113911Z CREATED:20251007T124903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T113911Z UID:267409-1763640000-1763643600@wapes.org SUMMARY:Webinar: ALMPS and pes in fragile\, conflict and post-conflict contexts DESCRIPTION:20th November 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALMPS AND PES IN FRAGILE\, CONFLICT AND POST-CONFLICT CONTEXTS\nIn fragile\, conflict and post-conflict settings\, creating sustainable employment is especially challenging due to instability\, weakened institutions\, and limited private sector activity. Yet\, jobs are essential for recovery\, resilience\, and social cohesion. Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) and Public Employment Services (PES) play a crucial role in helping workers access opportunities\, supporting labour market transitions\, and strengthening inclusive growth. \nIn this context\, the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) and the European Training Foundation (ETF) are co-hosting a webinar focused on the role of Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) and Public Employment Services (PES) in fragile\, conflict and post-conflict settings. The session will provide an overview of how these measures can be designed and adapted to address labour market challenges in such environments\, and will feature a country case study that highlights practical experiences\, lessons learnt\, and strategies to foster employment\, resilience and social cohesion \nInterpretation: French\, Spanish and Russian\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator\nEva Jansova\, ETF\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome and introduction\n \n 12:00\n \n \nAmandine Moignard\, WAPES\nCristina Mereuta\, ETF\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Designing Effective Active Labour Market Policies in Fragile Contexts: Graduation Approach in Egyp\n \n 12:10\n \n \nNayera Adly Husseiny\, Senior Policy Manager\nAbdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab\, J-PAL MENA\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Building Resilience: Strengthening Public Employment Services to Withstand Disasters and Crises in Philippines \n \n 12:25\n \n \nPatrick P. Patriwirawan\, Jr.\, Director\, Philippine Department of Labor and Employment – Bureau of Local Employment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discussion and Q&A\n \n 12:40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing\n \n 12:55 URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-almps-and-pes-in-fragile-conflict-and-post-conflict-contexts/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/banner-etf-wapes-conflict-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTSTAMP:20250908T094500Z CREATED:20250723T141210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T094500Z UID:266436-1763424000-1763596799@wapes.org SUMMARY:WAPES 2025 Managing Board DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 18 & 19 November 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES Managing Board (MB members only)\nLjubljana\, Slovenia | 18 – 19 November 2025 \nThe President of WAPES\, Ms. Greta Metka Barbo Škerbinc\, invites all WAPES’ Managing Board Members to attend the first meeting of the newly elected Managing Board. The eighteenth will begin with a dynamic session designed to foster exchange and mutual learning among Board members. The agenda will include discussions on the 2026 activities and budget\, as well as the new long-term strategy. The nineteenth is an optional day dedicated to exploring the Slovenian Public Employment Service (PES)\, including a visit to a local job center. \nPlace : Ljubljana\, Slovenia URL:https://wapes.org/event/wapes-2025-managing-board/?lang=en LOCATION:lubljana\, Slovenia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/banner-pour-page-web-lubjana.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108 DTSTAMP:20260114T124406Z CREATED:20250604T131628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T124406Z UID:265971-1762387200-1762559999@wapes.org SUMMARY:WAPES Asia-Pacific Regional Conference DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 06 & 07 November 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference resolutions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Practicalities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Concept Note\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2025\n  \nTheme: The Future of Work: Inclusive Public Employment Services Adapting to Demographic Realities in the Asia-Pacific\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program\n \n \n \n \n \n 05 November 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival of Delegates\n \n 08:00 a.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 06 November 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\n \n 06:00 a.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting\n \n 10:00 a.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting\n \n 11:30 a.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n 12:30 p.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Ceremony\n \n 1:00 p.m \n \n \nPreliminaries\n\nPrayer/Interfaith (Doxology)\nNational Anthem\nBagong Pilipinas Hymn\nOpening Production Number\nAcknowledgement of Attendees\n\nWelcome Remarks\n\nMs. Greta Metka Barbo Skerbinc \, WAPES President (Online)\n\nMessage of Support\n\nMs. Luningning Y. Vergara \, PESOMAP National President\nKaori Nakamura-Osaka\, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific to be represented by Mr. Khalid Hassan\, Country Director for the Philippines\, International Labour Organization\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction of the Guest of Honor\n \n 1:30 p.m\n \n \nUndersecretary Carmela I. Torres\, Department of Labor and Employment\, The Philippines\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Address\n \n 1:30 p.m\n \n \nSecretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma\, Department of Labor and Employment\nHis Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos\, Jr.\, President of the Republic of the Philippines (Video Message)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Photo Session\, Coffee and Tea Break\n \n 1:50 p.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Overview\n \n 2:10 p.m\n \n \nUndersecretary Carmela I. Torres\, Department of Labor and Employment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Session I\n \n 2:20 p.m\n \n Pivotal Role of Public Employment Services to boost older workers’ employability in an Aging Society\nOpen Forum \nModerator: \n\nAssistant Secretary Joel M. Gonzales\, Department of Labor and Employment\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMs. Neha Prakash\, Director Employment Indian Administrative Service\, India (Video)\nMs. Sulinda Nur Ramadhanti\, Employment Public Service Officer Ministry of Manpower\, Indonesia\nMr. Koh Yamada\, Labour Policy Advisor Japan International Cooperation Agency\, Japan\n\n  \nAwarding\, Presenter; Secretary Laguesma and Undersecretary Torres \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee Break\n \n 3:50 p.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Featured Topic: WAPES-Japan Joint Project 2025-2026\n \n 4:00 p.m\n \n Moderator: \n\nMs. Minako Takasaki\, Project Coordinator\, WAPES\n\nReactors / Feedback and Action of the Philippines: \n\nDirector Rattana Keo\, Director of Planning and Cooperation Unit National Employment Agency of Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training\, Cambodia\nMr. Shota Otake\, Officer/Employment Policy Division\, Employment Security Bureau\, Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare\, Japan\nMs. Sheila Merl Q. Lantaca\, Senior Labor and Employment Officer Bureau of Local Employment\, Philippines\n\nAwarding\, Presenter; Undersecretary Felipe N. Egargo Jr. and Assistant Secretary Amuerfina R. Reyes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Session II\n \n 4:30 p.m\n \n Panel Session II: Technology in PES to support youth in a smooth transition from school to work\nModerator: \n\nMr. Romualdo A. Garcia\, National President for 2026-2028\, Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of the Philippines (PESOMAP) Inc.\, The Philippines\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMr. Arsenio M. Sabado\, Global Chief Human Resources Officer\, Jollibee Foods CorporationThe Philippines\nMs. Farah Wahidah Anuar\, Head of Capacity Building\, Employment Services (ES)\, Employment Insurance System\, PERKESO\, Malaysia\nMr. Kimleng Pech\, Deputy Director General\, National Employment Agency\, Cambodia\n\nAwarding\, Presenter; Undersecretary Carmella I. Torres and Assistant Secretary Joel M. Gonzales \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Synthesis\n \n 5:45 p.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break /Preparation for the Welcome Dinner\n \n 6:00 p.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome Dinner\n \n 7:00 p.m\n \n \nWelcome Remarks\, Governor Lilia Pineda\, Province of Pampanga\nMessage and Ceremonial Toast\, Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma\, From and on behalf of the Department of Labor and Employment\, The Philippines\nGroup Photo\nDinner with Cultural Presentation\nClosing Remarks\, Ms. Minako Takasaki\, WAPES Project Coordinator \nNetworking / Socials\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07 November 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakfast\n \n 06:00 a.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n 08:00 a.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recap of Day 1\n \n 8:30 a.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Session III\n \n 9:00 a.m\n \n The influences on overseas workers’ policies to secure the labour force in a shrinking working-age population and skill shortages due to demographic changes\nOpen Forum \n\nAssistant Secretary Levinson C. Alcantara\, Policy and International Cooperation\, Department of Migrant Workers\, The Philippines\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMr. Ricardo Casco\, Independent Migration Consultant\, Vice Chair for Outreach Services\, Association of Former International Civil\, Servants (AFICS)\, Philippines\nMs. Azusa Ohba \, Section Chief\, Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare\, Japan\nMs. Tristan Burnett\, Country Director\, IOM UN Migration the Philippines\,Philippines\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee and Tea Break\n \n 10:30 a.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Session IV\n \n 10:45 a.m\n \n The effective utilization of the digital platform at PESO to address the demographic challenges\nOpen Forum \nModerator: \n\nOIC-Assistant Secretary Adeline T. De Castro\, Department of Labor and Employment\, The Philippines\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMr. Wolfgang Merkt\, Chief Technology Officer\,Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) and concurrent Chief Technology and Operating Officer\, Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI) \nMr. Jan Jensen\, Chief Executive Officer\, WCC Group\, Netherlands\nDr. Hyoungrae Kim\, Research Fellow\, Korea Employment Information Service\, Republic of Korea\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation of APRC Resolution and Commitment\n \n 12:15 p.m\n \n \nDirector Patrick P. Patriwirawan\, Jr.\, CESO III\, Department of Labor and Employment\, Philippines\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n 12:20 p.m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Study Tour\n \n 1:20 p.m\n \n \n1:20 p.m – 1:50 p.m Assembly for the Study Visit: PESO-Enterprise Convergence Pampanga\n2:00 p.m – 2:45 p.m Travel Time to PESO Enterprise Pampanga\n\n\nFoton Motors Philippines: Prince Balagtas Ave\, Clark Freeport\, Angeles\, Pampanga\nLuenthai International: Claro M Recto Hwy\, Clark Freeport\, Angeles\, Pampanga\nSuperl Philippines: Angeles Industrial Park\, Bacolor\, Pampanga\n\n\n2:45 p.m – 2:50 p.m Welcome of Delegates & Photo Opportunity\, Enterprise Manager /HR Director\n2:50 p.m – 3:30 p.m Presentation of the Convergence Program\n3:30 p.m – 4:00 p.m Question and Answer\n4:00 p.m – 4:30 p.m Tour of the Enterprise\n4:30 p.m – 4:40 p.m Closing Remarks\, DOLE/PESO Representatives\n4:40 p.m. – 5:30 p.m Travel Time from Enterprise Pampanga to Hotel\n5:30 p.m – 6:00 p.m Reporting and Sharing of Study Visit Experiences & Regional Director Joffrey M. Suyao\, Department of Labor and Employment \, Closing Remarks WAPES Executive Secretary\, Amandine Moignard\n6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m Dinner\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing remarks\n \n 05:30 p.m\n \n \n WAPES Executive Secretary\, Amandine Moignard\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Clark City\, Pampanga\, Philippines \nLanguage: English \nTarget Audience: WAPES Asia-Pacific members and ASEAN countries \nThis year’s conference will address the timely theme “The Future of Work: Inclusive Public Employment Services Adapting to Demographic Realities in the Asia-Pacific.” In the face of rapid demographic change—including aging populations\, youth unemployment\, migration\, and accelerating digital transformation—Public Employment Services (PES) are playing a pivotal role in shaping inclusive and adaptive labor markets. \nThrough a series of panel discussions and featured sessions\, the event will explore: \n\nStrategies to enhance older workers’ employability in aging societies.\nLeveraging technology in PES to support youth transitions from school to work.\nThe role of overseas worker policies in addressing labor shortages and demographic shifts.\nDigital transformation in PES offices (PESO) as a tool to improve service delivery.\n\nThis gathering will provide an invaluable platform for sharing good practices\, exchanging innovative solutions\, and fostering collaboration across the region. It will also serve as a strong networking opportunity to build partnerships and strengthen the role of PES in addressing today’s demographic and labor market challenges. \nOn behalf of the organizers\, we look forward to welcoming you to Clark City for what promises to be a fruitful and engaging conference. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Neha Prakash \nDirector Employment\, Indian Administrative Service\, India/h4>\n  \nNeha Prakash is a distinguished Indian Administrative Service officer of 2012 batch currently serving as Director Employment in the most populous state of India\, Uttar Pradesh having a population of 250 million. The Directorate has facilitated employment for 379000 people in the last year through 3000 Job Fairs across 75 employment exchanges. Recently\, she organised a Rozgaar Mahakumbh providing employment opportunities to 16000 people over 3 days. She has served as the District Magistrate of Shravasti and Auraiya districts. Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Computer Science Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology\, Mesra and Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Indian Institute of Management\, Lucknow. She worked in Tata Consultancy Services as Assistant Systems Engineer and in Deloitte US India as a Strategy Consultant. She also serves as an honorary advisor to BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry\, India. She recently completed a training at ITC ILO. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr. Koh YAMADA \nLabour Policy Advisor\, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Indonesia\, Japan\nMr. Yamada started his career at the Ministry of Labour (currently Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare) of the Government of Japan in 1994.\nHe has taken charge of various missions on labor issues such as working hours\, employment of the elderly and persons with disabilities\, part-time work\, and women at work\, including standard setting and economic analysis. He also served as director of the Prefectural Labour bureaus in Hokkaido and Kyoto\, providing support to frontline labour organisations such as Hello Works (PES in Japan) and Labour Standards Inspection Offices.\nMr. Yamada has also worked in the international arena\, including at the Permanent Delegation of Japan to the OECD in France (2005–2008) and the JICA TVET Project in Cambodia (2018–2021). He has been on his current mission in Indonesia since January 2023.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Sulinda Nur Ramadhanti \nEmployment Public Service Officer\, Ministry of Manpower\, Indonesia\nMs. Sulinda Nur Ramadhanti is an Employment Public Service Officer at the Directorate of Special Labor Placement Development\, a directorate that handles vulnerable groups\, including elderly people.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Farah Wahidah Anuar \nHead of Capacity Building\, Employment Services (ES)\, Employment Insurance System\, PERKESO\, Malaysia\nFarah Wahidah Anuar has served as a Case Manager at PERKESO (Social Security Organisation Malaysia) and as the Head of the Capacity Building Unit under the Employment Services Division in EIS PERKESO\, where she focused on improving job-matching services and supporting workforce readiness through digital platforms such as MyFutureJobs. Her career reflects a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate the job market and enhance their employability.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr. Kimleng Pech\nDeputy Director General\, National Employment Agency\, Cambodia\nMr. Pech Kimleng is the Deputy Director General of the National Employment Agency (NEA)\, Cambodia’s Public Employment Service. He is passionate about using digital technology to improve employment services and create better opportunities for young people. In his role\, he leads the design of modern career counseling tools to help youth successfully move from school to work.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Azusa Ohba \nSection Chief\, Foreign Workers Affairs Division\, Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)\, Japan\nMs. Azusa OHBA is a Section Chief of the Foreign Workers’ Affairs Division\, Employment Security Bureau\, Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)\, Japan. Since joining the MHLW\, she has been involved in policy planning for Public Employment Services and Human Resources Development\, including public vocational training\, for over five years. Currently\, she serves as a section chief in a project aimed at enhancing employers’ employment management for foreign workers\, amid the increasing number of foreign workers in Japan.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr. Jan Jensen\nChief Executive Officer\, WCC Group\, Netherlands\nMr. Jensen is an accomplished executive with 25+ years of international experience in business development\, market expansion\, and strategic sales leadership across IT\, telecommunications\, networking\, consumer electronics\, and media. He has held senior roles at leading companies including Syncplicity\, Nuance\, EMC\, ViewSonic\, Gateway\, and Siemens\, consistently driving revenue growth and profitability. Since 2018\, he has been CEO of WCC Group\, a global leader in employment technology\, where he sharpened the company’s focus on innovative digital solutions for Public Employment Services (PES) and workforce agencies worldwide. Passionate about building inclusive\, future-ready workforces\, he engages with governments and institutions to shape digital strategies for skills-based matching\, upskilling\, and labor market resilience. Mr. Jensen holds an MSc in Business Economics from the Aarhus School of Business Administration\, Denmark.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Hyoungrae Kim\nResearch Fellow\, Korea Employment Information Service\, Republic of Korea\nHyoungrae Kim earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science. He is currently an Associate Research Fellow at the Korea Employment Information Service (KEIS). His research focuses on enhancing employment services through artificial intelligence\, with specific interests in AI-powered job matching\, algorithm evaluation\, and applied machine learning. He is a member of the Korea Society of Computer and Information.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ms. Minako TAKASAKI\nProject coordinator\, WAPES \nMs. Minako Takasaki is a Project Coordinator for WAPES\, seconded by the Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)\, Japan\, starting in October 2024. She has been leading the WAPES-Japan Joint Project\, which focuses on self-assessment and peer learning in the Philippines and Cambodia. She has over 20 years of professional experience at the MHLW since beginning her career as a job counselor at the PESO (Hello Work). Before her current role\, she was the first-ever female Head of the Employment Service Department at the Okinawa Regional Labour Bureau. She also served as First Secretary at the Japanese Embassy in Korea. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Public Studies. URL:https://wapes.org/event/wapes-asia-pacific-regional-conference/?lang=en LOCATION:Philippines\, Philippines ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/banner-pour-page-asia-pacific.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20251105T160807Z CREATED:20250226T172139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T160807Z UID:263947-1762344000-1762347600@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the Azerbaijan PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 05 November 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the Azerbaijan PES\nOnline\, 05 November 2025\, 12pm CET\nThis webinar will focus on Azerbaijan’s workforce dynamics\, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s labour market\, the role of the Public Employment Service of Azerbaijan\, and other fascinating topics. Join us as we explore how these elements intricately shape employment dynamics in Azerbaijan. \nThe event will be held in English\, but interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PDF presentation URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-azerbaijan-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/banner-azerba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251030T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251030T133000 DTSTAMP:20251031T132417Z CREATED:20250715T082259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T132417Z UID:266156-1761825600-1761831000@wapes.org SUMMARY:webinar : Fair Recruitment in a Digital Age DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 30th October 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations\n \n Questions & Answers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR : Fair Recruitment in a Digital Age: Migration\, Labour Rights & the Role of Public Employment Services\nOnline\, 30 October 2025\, from 12:00 CET\nIn a world of increasing labour mobility and rapid digital transformation\, ensuring fair and ethical recruitment is more important than ever. This webinar brings together voices from Public Employment Services\, workers’ organisations\, international institutions\, and research to explore how migration flows\, digital tools\, and global labour standards intersect. \nIn this context\, the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES)\, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) are co-hosting a webinar focused on fair recruitment in the digital age. This webinar will also feature a country case study from the National Employment Authority of Kenya\, highlighting the effective measures they have taken in order to increase fair recruitment. \nThe event will be held in English\, but interpretation will be available in English\, French and Spanish. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maria Gallotti \nLabour Migration Specialist – (Fair Recruitment Initiative Coordinator)- Labour Migration Branch·International Labor Organisation\, ILO\nMaria Gallotti has worked at the ILO since 2000 in the fields of gender equality\, labour migration and fair recruitment. \nPrior to joining the Labour Migration Branch in 2010 she worked in different ILO positions at field and headquarters level\, supporting the development and implementation of policies and practices for promotion of gender equality at work\, the protection of migrant worker’s rights and the prevention of labour exploitation\, with a specific focus on women migrant workers and migrant domestic workers\, among others. \nShe currently acts as global coordinator of the ILO global Fair Recruitment Initiative (FRI). \nShe holds a European master’s degree in human rights and democratization and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Pavia\, Italy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prof G. « Hari » Harindranath \nProfessor of Information Systems – Royal Holloway Business School\, Royal Holloway\, University of London \nG. ‘Hari’ Harindranath is a Professor of Information Systems in the Business School at Royal Holloway\, University of London. His research centres on the societal implications of digital technologies\, responsible digital\, and digital for development (ICT4D). He has a particular interest in the digital practices of vulnerable groups such as labour migrants. During 2019-24\, Hari co-led an intervention work package on digital technologies and migration within the UK government funded UKRI GCRF Migration for Development and Equality Hub (MIDEQ) which focused on leveraging digital technologies to address the inequalities associated with migration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Clobes \nConsultant·WAPES\nNicole Clobes is a certified intercultural trainer and educator\, currently seconded to the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) from the German Federal Employment Agency. She holds degrees in communication\, education\, and organizational psychology\, and has worked in both frontline and managerial roles in public employment services since 2016. Nicole has led international cooperation initiatives and co-authored major publications in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank and the OECD.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ira Rachmawati \nHuman and Trade Unions Rights – Officer·International Trade Union Confederation\nIra Rachmawati is a Human and Trade Union Rights Officer at the ITUC\, where she leads work on fair recruitment and migrant workers’ rights through initiatives such as the Recruitment Advisor platform\, and coordinates global trade union advocacy on forced and child labour. With a background in Indonesia’s trade union movement\, she brings grounded experience from Asia to ITUC’s international campaigns.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anna-Karin Palm Olsson \n Technical Specialist – ILO\nAnna-Karin Palm Olsson has been at the ILO for since 2022 working as a Technical Specialist on Labour market services. Her work include capacity building country support\, promotion of International Labour standards within employment services such as Convention 88 and Convention 181 as well as a range of other tasks \nShe comes from Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Services) where she worked for over 17 years mostly as an Operations Controller of international affairs including EU commitments and international development cooperation. She has worked with the free movement of workers within the EU and mobility of workers globally. Anna-Karin holds a Masters Degree in International Legal Sciences\, specializing in European Union Law and Human Rights. She believes that employment is the strongest poverty reductor we have today and in an inherent right for all persons to move freely across borders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edith Okoki \nDirector General – National Employment Authority (NEA)\, Kenya \nEdith has vast experience in Employment promotion and strategies\, Research and data Management\, Labour Migration Management and Human Resource Management. In addition to this practical experience\, she holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration\, Bachelor of Law degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-fair-recruitment-in-a-digital-age/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/webinar-banner-fair-recruitment-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016 DTSTAMP:20251114T092008Z CREATED:20250228T153943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T092008Z UID:264156-1760400000-1760572799@wapes.org SUMMARY:European region conference DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 14 & 15 October 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Concept Note\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES European Regional ConferenceDefending the Future\nEffective workforce development to deliver better recruitment\, retention\, and reintegration outcomes for the defence and security services\nVenue: Riga\, LatviaLanguage: EnglishTarget audience: Member countries of the WAPES Europe region and stakeholders. \nThe WAPES European Regional Conference 2025\, hosted by the State Employment Agency of Latvia (NVA)\, provides a timely opportunity to explore how effective collaboration between Defence & Security Sectors\, the Public Employment Services and their partners can deliver sustainable employment\, health and social inclusion outcomes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13 October 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome Cocktail\n \n 19:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14 October 2025\nSkills for Defence and Security – Strategic Workforce Development\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration and welcome coffee in the lobby\n \n 08:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening the Floor: Greetings & Conference Kick-off\n \n 09:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening speech\n \n 09:45\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plenary Session 1 \n \n 10:10\n \n Forecasting and Closing the Defence Skills Gap – Mapping\, Mobilising\, and Retaining Talent\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee Break\n \n 11:10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plenary Session 2 \n \n 11:40\n \n PES–Defence and Security Strategic Collaboration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n 12:40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interactive Parallel Sessions (Group A / Group B)\n \n 14:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshops A :\nPES-Defence and Security Partnerships\, Innovative Recruitment Strategies \nPlenary room \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop B :\nAddressing Skill Shortages in Defence and Security: Best Practices and Case Studies \nRoom D \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee Break \n \n 15:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interactive Parallel Sessions (Group A / Group B)\n \n 15::30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing remarks for Day 1\n \n 16:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner \n \n 18:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15 October 2025\nInnovation in Defence and Security Sector Support\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration and welcome coffee \n \n 08:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview of Day 1 and introduction to Day 2\n \n 09:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plenary session 3\n \n 09:15\n \n From Service to Civilian Life – Reintegration and Reskilling to Meet Labour Market Needs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee Break\n \n 10:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing remarks and official end of conference\n \n 11:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n European meeting with WAPES VP (members only)\n \n 11:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n 12:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leisure activity – Guided tour of the National Library of Latvia\n \n 14h30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner\n \n 19:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES European Regional ConferenceDefending the Future\nEffective workforce development to deliver better recruitment\, retention\, and reintegration outcomes for the defence and security services\nVenue: Riga\, LatviaLanguage: EnglishTarget audience: Member countries of the WAPES Europe region and stakeholders. \nThe WAPES European Regional Conference 2025\, hosted by the State Employment Agency of Latvia (NVA)\, provides a timely opportunity to explore how effective collaboration between Defence & Security Sectors\, the Public Employment Services and their partners can deliver sustainable employment\, health and social inclusion outcomes. \nWhy Focus on Defence and Security Collaboration? \nBehind the news headlines around increasing European defence capacity lies the very practical challenge of workforce development – how to recruit\, develop and re-integrate armed forces and security personnel. Some of these challenges are common to other workforce sectors including demographic and technological change and growing recruitment and retention difficulties. Many others\, however\, are more specific to the world of defence and security including complex hiring procedures\, demanding work conditions\, and the post-career need to adapt back into civilian work and community life. \nTo address these workforce development challenges successfully\, PES are increasingly developing more holistic\, user-centric measures that we see emerging for other labour market groups which bring together capacity that links skills\, employability\, and health/wellness to provide a more holistic\, tailored service offer. \nThis support can include measures like widening marketing channels\, adopting innovative recruitment practices\, enhancing workforce preparedness\, aligning skills development with security sector-specific needs\, and supporting labour market reintegration for service personnel\, including those recovering from physical and mental health conditions. \nThe Conference is structured around three core themes that reflect the life cycle of workforce engagement within the defence and security sectors. These pillars will guide the agenda and are embedded across all sessions: \n1. Recruitment \nFocuses on attracting new talent into the defence and security sectors. What’s the best way to identify potential candidates\, facilitate outreach\, support digital and inclusive recruitment strategies\, and help fill critical skill gaps? Do PES and their partners need to nurture specialist work coaches or use those with ‘lived experience’ of the armed forces to better understand the sector’s wider workforce needs? \n2. Retention \nPersonnel turnover is not unique to the security services – on average firms can expect an annual churn of about 20%. How can workforce development services help improve retention by facilitating dual-track training\, personal development pathways\, and helping spouses find appropriate work? \n3. Reintegration \nIn some countries veterans are nearly twice as likely to face unemployment than their civilian counterparts and can take over a year to fully adjust to civilian work life. What does the evidence show works best to support successful transitions? What lessons can be learned from targeted career services\, tailored employer outreach\, skills validation\, integrated mental health support and help for the wider family? \nTaken together\, these pillars will help us refresh our thinking about\, on the one hand\, how we can improve the support we offer the defence and security services as employers and\, on the other\, how we can best tailor our service offer to ‘workers’ as they begin their journeys into the defence and security sectors and subsequently back into civilian work and their communities. What tools do we already have\, what tools do we need to adapt\, and what new tools do we need to co-design? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Director of the State Employment Agency of Latvia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evita Simsone\nDirector of the State Employment Agency of Latvia \nEvita Simsone is the director of the State Employment Agency of Latvia since December 2016. Before that\, for more than 10 years she worked as a manager of one of the local offices of the State Employment Agency of Latvia. \nSince November 2016\, she has been a member of the board of the Network of Employment Services (PES) of the European Union Member States and from 2017 to 2020\, Evita Simsone was the first deputy chairman of the PES board. \nEvita Simsone has a higher education in social sciences\, obtained the certificate of the internal auditor of the Quality Management System\, in addition to her practical work\, she has developed her knowledge in the field of organization and personnel management\, internal control and internal audit.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n President of WAPES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greta Metka Barbo Škerbinc\nDG of the Slovenian Employment Agency\, President of WAPES\nGreta Metka Barbo Škerbinc graduated as a Univ. B.Sc. political scientist\, with 30 years of work experience\, most of it at Employment Service od Slovenia\, where she has been employed from 1993. She performed various tasks at the Employment Service of Slovenia\, starting at a Regional office in the field of ALMP and analytics\, followed by the Central office\, where she mainly held various managerial positions. She was the Deputy Director General for 6 years\, then she briefly worked at the Ministry of Labour\, Family\, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities\, where she was working on tasks\, related to Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Since February 2023 she has been working as the acting Director General of Employment Service of Slovenia.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WAPES Vice-President for European Region\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehmet Altun \nHead of International Relations and Projects at the Turkish Employment Agency\nMehmet Altun\, representing İŞKUR in his capacity as Vice President of WAPES\, is currently Head of International Relations and Projects at the Turkish Employment Agency. Born in 1984 in Ordu\, Türkiye\, he graduated in International Relations from Selçuk University (2005) and earned his MBA from the University of Technology Sydney (2011). During his career in Australia\, he held managerial positions in international companies and led innovative initiatives as an entrepreneur.\nIn 2016\, he returned to Türkiye and served as Advisor and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister and to Ministers at the Turkish Parliament and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Later\, he assumed senior roles at Ordu Metropolitan Municipality\, where he implemented cultural\, tourism\, and sports projects\, while managing EU- and World Bank–funded initiatives.\nSince September 2024\, Mehmet Altun has been continuing his career at İŞKUR as Head of International Relations and Projects\, representing the institution internationally and contributing to its future strategies. He is fluent in English\, has an intermediate knowledge of Georgian and is married with two children.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Secretary\, World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amandine Moignard \nExecutive Secretary\, World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES)\nAmandine Moignard is a specialist in international cooperation and public policy development\, with a strong focus on public employment services. She holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Project Management from Madrid\, following her studies in International Relations in Paris. Her career has been shaped by a deep commitment to effective and inclusive public action across diverse international contexts. \nShe began her career in development project management within a consultancy firm and FIAP\, a Spanish public foundation promoting peer-to-peer technical cooperation among public administrations. She then spent two years in Bamako\, Mali\, working with an NGO focused on family planning. \nUpon returning to Europe\, Amandine joined France Médias Monde in Paris and later moved to Brussels to work with the EU-funded SOCIEUX+ programme\, which fosters institutional peer cooperation. It was through this experience that she developed a keen interest in public employment services\, leading her to join WAPES in June 2023 as Project Director. \nSince November 2024\, she has been serving as Executive Secretary of WAPES\, where she contributes to strengthening global cooperation among public employment services and advancing inclusive employment and decent work policies.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anton Eckersley\nDirector of International Relations APM-Ingeus\nAnton has worked in international workforce development for over thirty years in both the public and private sectors\, including as Deputy Labor & Social Affairs Attaché at the British Embassy in Paris\, European Policy Adviser in DWP and implementing change management reforms in Jobcentre Plus. His current role centres on shaping effective international skills & employability ecosystems and supporting mutual learning through global knowledge-sharing networks including WAPES\, the European Commission and the ILO. Outside work\, he stays well clear of airports preferring instead to be an online volunteer teacher for elementary school kids in East Africa and to teach language & citizenship at a refugee centre in his local town.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon Schmid\nPartner at SkillLab and the Managing Director of the Just Skills Hub\nSimon Schmid is a Partner at SkillLab and the Managing Director of the Just Skills Hub. Skill Lab supports governments and employment services with technology that creates equitable labor markets through the universal language of skills. Prior to joining Skill Lab\, Simon was at Ernst & Young and the Center for Transatlantic Relations at Johns Hopkins University’s School for Advanced International Studies.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Clobes\nWAPES Consultant\nNicole Clobes is a certified intercultural trainer and educator\, currently seconded to the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) from the German Federal Employment Agency. She holds degrees in communication\, education\, and organizational psychology\, and has worked in both frontline and managerial roles in public employment services since 2016. Nicole has led international cooperation initiatives and co-authored major publications in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank and the OECD.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shawn Mendes\nDirector of International Affairs at Arbetsförmedlingen\, Sweden\nShawn Mendes is Director of International Affairs at Arbetsförmedlingen\, the Swedish Public Employment Service. Previously\, he worked at the Swedish Council for Higher Education\, Vinnova (Agency for Innovation)\, Ministry of Education and Research and Skolverket (The Swedish National Agency for Education) as well as for the European Training Foundation in Turin. Prior to moving to Sweden in 2002\, Shawn worked as a political advisor in Canada before joining the public sector in British Columbia where he worked with international trade\, labour market policy and industry training. Shawn holds bachelor’s degrees from Simon Fraser and Carleton universities in Canada\, and a Master’s Degree from Stockholm University.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma Monster\nJunior Seconded Consultant\, WAPES\nEmma is joining the WAPES Executive Secretariat from May 2025 until February 2026.\nEmma is seconded by UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen)\, the public employment service of The Netherlands. \nDuring her studies at University Emma developed an interest in international cooperation\, and wrote her thesis about bilateral relations between Japan and China. Her interest led her to complete her master’s degree with an exchange to Tokyo\, where she deepened her knowledge of foreign policy and intercultural communication. \nEmma is currently taking part in UWV’s traineeship that is organized in collaboration with SVB and the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. Before joining WAPES she carried out research on delegation between doctors and nurses\, a very relevant topic for the Social-Medical Affairs division of UWV. \nEmma holds a Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Studies and a Master’s degree in Media Business.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dario Rosić\nRetired Sergeant Major of the Croatian Army\nDario Rosić is a former Sergeant Major in the Croatian Army with over 28 years’ experience in the armed forces and NATO. He has held senior positions in operational planning\, strategy and the modernisation of military capabilities. He has led major strategic projects and worked on the interoperability of forces with NATO. Since retiring from the military\, he has pursued his career in the civilian and international sectors\, notably with Amazon\, Maersk and the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). Recognised for his leadership\, he combines operational expertise\, team management and international relations.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Živa Štiglic\nSenior Adviser in International Department\, Slovenian Employment Agency (ESS)\n Živa Štiglic holds a master’s degree in law and is currently working as an expert in the International department of Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS). Her duties include implementation of inter-state labour- and employment-related agreements\, as well as cooperation with other stakeholders in the labour market and public employment services of other countries. Previously she has been in charge of the Central Office for Employers at ESS\, responsible for developing and implementing new approaches and services for Employers and has been working mostly on employer engagement challenges. Her rich previous experience also include working as a project manager and head of advocacy in the NGO sector\, as well as working as an expert for Socieux+ to share knowledge and experiences through short-term missions and activities that enhance the capacity to design\, manage\, and monitor inclusive\, effective\, and sustainable employment strategies and social protection systems.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tilde Marie Lavingé Jacobsen\nCoordinator\, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, Regions\n Tilde Jacobsen is a Coordinator and Policy Analyst at the OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, Regions and Cities\, where she leads multiple projects on local skills development and employment policies\, adult learning systems\, and the labour market integration of individuals far from the labour market. In her position\, she has worked with various countries\, regions\, and cities to support the design and implementation of evidence-based employment and skills policies at the local level. Before that\, she worked as a Special Advisor at the Danish Ministry of Finance. She also has previous experience from the Danish Chamber of Commerce and the European Commission. Tilde holds a master’s degree in political science from the University of Copenhagen and a master’s degree in Political Economy of Europe from the London School of Economics.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elina Egle-Ločmele\nChairperson of the Board\, Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia and Member of the Board of Women for Security in Latvia\nElina Egle has more than 20 years’ experience in leadership of national and sectoral business organisations. Since 2013 Elīna Egle is Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia (FSDI Latvia)\, Member of the Board of the competence centre ‘’DefInno’’ and an expert of NATO DIANA Accelerator Programme.\nCurrent responsibilities include coordinating the representation of the Latvian delegation of the NATO Industry Advisory Group and cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space\, the European Defence Agency and partner organisations abroad. International experience was gained working as a Member of Executive Committees of International Organization of Employers\, Business and Industry Advisory Committee to OECD and BusinessEurope as well as Cedefop and Eurofound for many years\nShe is a member of Society of Political Scientists of Latvia\, co-founder and Member of the Board of Women for Security\, co-founder of CSR Latvia and Chairperson of the Council of Business Union of Latvia.\nMore information: www.elinaegle.lv and www.federacija.lv\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eva Lapsiņa \nRepresentative of International Relations\, State Employment Agency of Latvia\nEva Lapsiņa has been working at the State Employment Agency of Latvia since 2014. During this time\, she has held various positions related to labour market analysis and forecasting\, employer services\, strategic planning\, and institutional development. She is also involved in international cooperation\, representing the Agency in international affairs.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlie Terrell\nGlobal Workforce Development Strategy Executive\, Accenture \nCharlie Terrell is workforce development strategy leader at Accenture\, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of workforce development innovation\, technology\, and economic development. With more than two decades of experience advising public\, private\, and nonprofit organizations\, he has developed national and regional strategies to strengthen talent pipelines\, modernize workforce systems\, and align education with rapidly evolving industry needs. \nAt Accenture\, Charlie has directed projects spanning advanced manufacturing\, digital transformation\, and workforce agility. His work emphasizes building sustainable ecosystems that prepare workers for the jobs of the future\, while helping organizations adopt emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively. He has partnered with federal\, state\, and local governments\, as well as Fortune 500 companies\, to design scalable programs that expand opportunity and support economic resilience. \nCharlie is based in Washington\, D.C. where he supports clients in the United States and across the globe.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maximilian Ballwanz\nManaging Director\, Accenture\nMaximilian Ballwanz is Managing Director at Accenture with over a decade of consulting experience in digital transformation projects within the labor market. He specializes in digital strategy development\, user-centric requirements management\, and digital service portal implementation. Maximilian also has significant expertise in guiding organizations in effectively integrating autonomous\, AI-driven systems to improve efficiency and service quality.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Micha Weiss\nOperations Manager\nExperienced manager (all industries in Europe and USA) and Job Coach from Switzerland. Knowing the needs to be successful in building business and pushing to the best limits. As well as creating and finding the right jobs\, especially for disabled people or being currently in poor health.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gillian Russell\nDirector at Bold Mariner Ltd a consultancy company\nGillian Russell is the Director at Bold Mariner Ltd a consultancy company that that specialises in helping businesses integrate military talent\, including veterans\, military spouses and reserves\, into their workforce. Their expertise lies in providing strategic advice\, program development\, and data-driven solutions to enhance talent acquisition\, employee engagement and operational efficiency. Until 2023 she was the Principal Program Manager of the Global Military Affairs team at Amazon\, where she was responsible for developing military programs focused on attracting and retaining military veterans\, reservists and military spouses to Amazon worldwide. Previously\, she was a Logistics Officer in the Royal Navy for 18 years where she served both at sea and ashore and was deployed to Afghanistan as member of Op Herrick in 2009. An award winning and passionate advocate of ex-Military personnel she is very much looking forward to contributing to the WAPES Conference.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christoph Hempel\nKey Account Manager\, Labor Employment Agency\, Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)\, Germany\nChristoph Hempel currently holds the position of Key Account Manager at the Federal Employment Agency (BA) in Germany. With eleven years of experience at the institution and a double master’s degree in labour market management\, he specialises in developing strategic partnerships with large companies and the public sector. After working for several years at the agency in his hometown of Leipzig and then at the organisation’s headquarters in Nuremberg\, he was responsible for the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors from 2023 to 2024. Since the signing of the framework agreement between the Federal Employment Agency and the German Armed Forces in 2024\, he has been actively involved in the operational implementation of the provisions of this cooperation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andris Segliņš\nEURES adviser (European Job Mobility adviser) \, The State Employment Agency (NVA)\nExperienced employment and mobility adviser with over 20 years in public employment services. URL:https://wapes.org/event/european-region-conference-2/?lang=en LOCATION:Riga\, Riga\, Latvia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/latvia-riga-2025-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251002T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20251002T180000 DTSTAMP:20251030T114733Z CREATED:20250319T120407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T114733Z UID:264443-1759424400-1759428000@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the PES in Peru DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 02 October 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – a presentation of the PES in Peru\nOnline\, 02 October 2025\, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the workforce in Peru\, providing an overview of the country’s labour market\, the role of Peru’s public employment service\, and other exciting topics. Join us to discover how these elements shape Peru’s employment dynamics in complex ways. \nThe event will be held in English\, but interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PDF presentation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Rossana Taquía Gutierrez \nthe General Director of the National Employment Service of Peru\nDr. A lawyer and public–private management expert\, she brings over 25 years of experience in employment\, social responsibility\, and sustainable development. At the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (MTPE)\, she led national programs such as Impulsa Perú and Perú Responsable. She has also worked with international organizations (ILO\, IOM\, IDB\, Helvetas) on projects related to higher education\, employment promotion\, productive initiatives\, gender equality\, and business & human rights. She is a university professor at undergraduate and postgraduate levels\, teaching Business Law\, Corporate Law\, Corporate Social Responsibility\, and Sustainable Development. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-pes-in-peru/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/banner-pour-page-web-peru.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250923T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250923T150000 DTSTAMP:20250924T123502Z CREATED:20250715T115548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T123502Z UID:266256-1758634200-1758639600@wapes.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Reflections and Launch of the Working Paper from the G7 WAPES Working Group DESCRIPTION:G7 Working Group\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 23 September 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the G7 working paper\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Demographic Change and the Role of PES – Reflections and Launch of the Working Paper from the G7 WAPES Working Group\nDate and time 23 September 2025\, 13:30 CET\nDescription\nThis members-only webinar marks the conclusion of the 2024–2025 cycle of the G7 WAPES Working Group. Over the past year\, the group has worked collaboratively on the theme of demographic change and how public employment services are responding to shifting population dynamics across G7 countries. \nThe session will present the final working paper and highlight contributions from participating members\, with a focus on five key areas:\n– Technology and automation in the context of demographic change\n– Inclusive labour markets for ageing populations\n– Skill mismatch and employment opportunities\n– Youth unemployment and demographic shifts\n– Gender disparities and dynamics in employment \nIn addition to national presentations\, the webinar will provide space for reflection and introduce the structure and topic of the next WAPES working group\, which will focus on digitalisation in public employment services. \nThe event will be held in English \, but interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Minako Takasaki\nDeputy Director\, Employment Policy Division\, Employment Security Bureau (MHLW) & Project Coordinator (WAPES)·WAPES\nMs. Minako TAKASAKI is a Project Coordinator of WAPES (World Association of Public Employment Services)\, seconded by the Ministry of Health\, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)\, Japan\, in November 2024. She has over 25 years of professional experience at the MHLW\, covering general public employment service programs\, employment measures for foreign workers\, job counseling\, employment statistics\, and employment insurance since she began her career as a job counselor at the PES office (Hello Work). Before her current position\, she was the first-ever female Head of the Employment Service Department at the Okinawa Regional Labour Bureau. She also served as First Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Korea. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Public Studies. \nPresentation topic: Inclusive Labour Markets for Aging Populations in Japan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophie Graveline\nActing Manager·Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)\nSophie Graveline is the Acting Manager of the International Relations team within the Skills and Employment Branch at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Since joining ESDC in 2022\, she has led international engagement efforts on labour market policies and programs. Her work involves representing Canada and advancing strategic collaboration with key international organizations\, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)\, the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES)\, and other multilateral bodies\, such as the G7 and G20. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romano Benini\nProfessor of welfare sociology and expert for the Minister of Labor·Ministry of Labor and social policies\nUniversity professor of welfare sociology\, consultant to several governments and Labor Ministers\, and consultant for the development of public employment services for the Italian government and several regions. Author of essays on economic and historical topics and creator of television programs on economics on Italian national television. He has served as president of public companies for local development and employment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Isabelle Ibanez\nHead of International cooperation·France Travail\nWith 22 years of experience in project and program management\, Isabelle Ibanez has forged a career dedicated to organizational transformation and the modernization of public services. \nAt Pôle emploi\, and later at France Travail\, her expertise has been built through major projects over nearly 15 years. She designed and implemented training and support programs for more than 11\,000 managers and counsellors\, with the objective of strengthening their skills and continuously improving citizen services. Convinced that innovation is a key driver of transformation\, she also supported 17 internal start-ups\, guiding teams in creating practical\, high-impact digital solutions tailored to the real needs of staff and users. These. initiatives have significantly enriched the service offering and accelerated the institution’s modernization. \nSince 2024\, Isabelle has represented France Travail on the international stage as Head of International Cooperation. In this role\, she leverages her fluency in French\, Spanish\, and English\, as well as her international experience\, to share expertise and contribute to global development projects with peer public employment services. This position also provides a unique opportunity to learn from innovative practices worldwide and to integrate new perspectives into national approaches. \nSa motivation : placer les personnes et l’innovation au cœur de chaque initiative\, afin de façonner des services publics plus efficaces\, plus inclusifs et prêts pour l’avenir. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Clobes\nConsultant·WAPES\nNicole Clobes is a certified intercultural trainer and educator\, currently seconded to the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) from the German Federal Employment Agency. She holds degrees in communication\, education\, and organizational psychology\, and has worked in both frontline and managerial roles in public employment services since 2016. Nicole has led international cooperation initiatives and co-authored major publications in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank and the OECD. \nShe serves as the lead of the (G7) working group\, where she coordinates international meetings and oversees the development of the G7 working paper.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haben Gebremedhin\nConsultant·Bundesagentur für Arbeit\nI hold a degree in Labour Market Management and have several years of experience as a counsellor in Berlin. Since 2016\, I have been working in the international field\, leading a multi-year skilled worker recruitment project and coordinating activities across several partner countries. As the WAPES contact for Germany\, I support international exchange and cooperation. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-reflections-and-launch-of-the-working-paper-from-the-g7-wapes-working-group/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/banner-g7-paris-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250828T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250828T120000 DTSTAMP:20251030T111953Z CREATED:20241216T124227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T111953Z UID:263164-1756378800-1756382400@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the UK PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n August 28\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – a presentation of the UK PES\nOnline\, August 28\, 2025\, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the UK workforce and provide an overview of the UK labour market\, the role of the Public Employment Service and other topics. Join us as we explore how these elements influence UK employment dynamics in complex ways. \nThe event will be held in English\, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and French.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PDF presentation\n \n Q&A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dean Woolley\nInternational Relationships Manager\, Department for Work and Pensions\, United Kingdom \nI have been a part of the Department for Work and Pensions\, the United Kingdom’s primary public employment service agent\, for 23 years. My career began as a benefit processor\, where I developed an interest in direct customer engagement. This led to a transition into frontline operations\, where I held various customer-facing roles for approximately ten years. Subsequently\, I spent another decade in roles related to the contract management of private organisations responsible for outsourced labour market provision. In 2021\, I moved into my current position within the International Relationships Team\, where I am responsible for identifying opportunities for collaboration with nations worldwide\, including those available through the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) network.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Henrikas MACAITAS \n Department for Work and Pensions\, the United Kingdom’s \nI have been part of the Department for Work and Pensions\, the United Kingdom’s primary public employment service\, for the past five years. \nLike Dean\, my career began in frontline operational roles\, including benefit processor\, work coach\, employment advisor\, and manager supporting a diverse range of customers into employment. \nBefore joining DWP\, I held various roles across other public service organisations\, including the Prison Service\, the National Health Service\, and the Justice System. .\nIn June 2025\, I transitioned into my current role as a Policy Advisor within the International Strategy and Social Security Coordination team. \nMy work focuses on the development and implementation of international social security coordination agreements\, both pre- and post-Brexit\, and on assessing the broader impact these agreements have on cross-border social security policy. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-uk-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/banner-zoom-uk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250625T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250625T110000 DTSTAMP:20250723T075719Z CREATED:20250319T111122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T075719Z UID:264425-1750845600-1750849200@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the PES in the Philippines DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 25 June 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – a presentation of the PES in the Philippines\nOnline\, 25 June 2025\, 10:00 – 11:00 CEST\nThis webinar will focus on workforce dynamics in the Philippines\, providing an overview of the country’s labour market\, the role of the Philippine Public Employment Service\, and other exciting topics. Join us to discover how these elements shape the employment dynamics of the Philippines in complex ways. \nThe event will be held in English\, but interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations PDF\n \n Q & A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick P. Patriwirawan\, Jr\, CESO III \nDirector IV·Philippine Department of Labor and Employment – Bureau of Local Employment\nMr. Patrick P. Patriwirawan\, Jr. is the head of the Bureau of Local Employment. He was appointed as Director IV in January 2023\, with the mandate to promote decent work in the country through the development and management of employment policies\, programs\, and services based on timely and accurate labor market information. \nPrior to his appointment as Bureau Director\, he served as a policy researcher for 10 years at the Institute for Labor Studies\, focusing on worker displacement and employment protection\, sector-specific labor market analysis\, and overseas employment since 2012. He also served as a Lecturer at the University of the Philippines Manila for nine years. \nDirector Patriwirawan holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of the Philippines Diliman and a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences\, cum laude\, from the University of the Philippines Manila. He has been registered in the roster of Career Executive Service Eligibles since 2019 and was appointed with the rank of CESO III on 13 May 2024. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-pes-in-the-philippines/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/banner-pour-page-web-dole-philippines.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250603T130000 DTSTAMP:20250617T141301Z CREATED:20250430T184601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T141301Z UID:265351-1748952000-1748955600@wapes.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Youth Guarantee Implementation DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 03 June 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations\n \n Questions & Answers\n \n Video in Russian\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR: Youth Guarantee Implementation: Data\, Dialogue\, and Best Practices by European Training Foundation (ETF) and World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES)\nOnline\, 03 June 2025\, 12:00 CET\nYoung people across many countries often face significant challenges as they transition from education to employment. These include limited professional experience\, insufficient networks\, lack of access to reliable information and guidance\, and vulnerability to labour market fluctuations. Addressing these barriers is essential to fostering inclusive and sustainable youth employment. \nIn this context\, the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) and the European Training Foundation (ETF) are co-hosting a webinar focused on exploring effective active labour market policies (ALMPs) for youth. This webinar will provide an overview of how different policies are being implemented and feature two country case studies\, highlighting effective practices and innovative strategies that are making a measurable impact in improving employment outcomes for youth. \nThe event will be held in Russian and English\, but interpretation will be available in English\, French\, Russian\, and Spanish.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Raisa DOGARU \nDirector of the National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Republic of Moldova\nRaisa Dogaru is the Director of the National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Republic of Moldova\, serving since 2016 after holding several leadership roles within the agency since 1991. With academic training in labour economics\, international relations\, and economics and management\, she has led major initiatives in employment policy\, labour market modernization\, and migration management. Drawing from extensive national and international training\, Mrs Dogaru has played a key role in aligning Moldova’s employment services with international standards\, ensuring effective implementation of labour market measures and institutional reforms.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cristina Mereuta \n Senior Human Capital Development Expert at the European Training Foundation (ETF)\nCristina Mereuta is a Senior Human Capital Development Expert at the European Training Foundation (ETF)\, the agency of the European Union in charge with human capital development policies in the neighbouring regions of the European Union (www.etf.europa.eu). Currently\, she serves are Head of Unit ad interim of Skills and Jobs Knowledge Hub. \nShe coordinates the following thematic activities of the ETF: (a) transition to work and employability\, including Youth Guarantee and development of active labour market policies; (b) genuine pathways for upskilling\, reskilling and comprehensive adult learning strategies; (c) consolidation of qualifications framework\, flexible learning pathways and skills portability; (d) skills anticipation and matching\, including digital\, green and demographic transitions; and (e) social inclusion and equality dimensions of skills development policies. Her expert tasks include advice to the EU neighbouring countries on the design\, implementation and monitoring of EU Youth Guarantee-inspired schemes; research and capacity development for skills anticipation and matching; skills mismatches and transition from school to work; policy cooperation frameworks between the European Union and the neighbouring countries as well as collaboration with other international and European organizations active in the fields of employment and skills development for youth and adults. \nBefore joining the ETF\, she worked for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Romania\, where her main responsibilities included serving as Head of the Employment Policy Unit and expert in employment policies\, lifelong learning and international relations. Her career also included independent expert contributions to international and European projects or initiatives focused on activation\, skills development\, and social inclusion; as well as expert collaboration with\, among others\, the European Commission\, International Labour Organization\, the Council of Europe\, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Goran Petkovski \nHead of Unit for European Integration and Projects · Employment Service Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia\nMr. Goran Petkovski has been with the Employment Service Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia since 2010 and currently leads the Unit for European Integration and Projects. He manages EU-funded initiatives\, particularly under the IPA framework\, with a focus on youth employment and active labour market measures. He has coordinated several major projects targeting young people\, long-term unemployed\, and women\, and contributes to national working groups on labour market strategy and youth employment. Mr. Petkovski holds a Master of Arts in Political Science\, focused on public policy\, implementation\, and governance. His expertise in European integration\, project management\, and institutional cooperation has significantly contributed to aligning national employment services with EU standards and improving outcomes for young jobseekers. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-youth-guarantee-implementation/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/banner-etf-wapes-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250528T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250528T170000 DTSTAMP:20250602T140114Z CREATED:20250127T132742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T140114Z UID:263733-1748448000-1748451600@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the Tunisian PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 28 May 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – a presentation of the Tunisian PES\nOnline\, 28 May 2025\, from 16:00 to 17:00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the Tunisian workforce and provide an overview of the Tunisian labour market\, the role of the public employment service and other topics. Join us as we explore how these elements influence the dynamics of employment in Tunisia in complex ways. \nThe event will be held in French\, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PDF presentation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hatem Dahmen \nGeneral Director – ANETI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mohamed Abichou \nDeputy General Director – ANETI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Imen Ghelala \nHead of Specific Processing and Partnership Division – ANETI\nChief Inspector\, with 27 years of experience at ANETI\, she is an international expert in Entrepreneurship\, Career Guidance and Soft Skills\, as well as a certified international trainer ‘International Labour Office-ILO and a BYB ‘Education for Employment-efe’ Facilitator. She also works as a soft skills coach and a Sport for Development coach and is a trainer of trainers within the ANETI.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chamseddine Ben Abda \nHead of Business Relations Development Division (Business Programmes and Services Department) -Foreign Placement – ANETI\nHe obtained his Master’s degree in Economics in 1996. He hold the position of Head of Department at the Foreign Placement Unit and was responsible for offers from Arab countries. Has also worked as an employment advisor at BETI Douar HICHER.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sameh THABET \nSenior Entrepreneurship Coach and Head of Service·ANETI\nWith over 20 years of experience at ANETI\, Ms. Sameh Thabet is a senior entrepreneurship coach and Head of Service at the Espace Entreprendre in Tunis. She is an internationally certified GERME trainer (ILO)\, with expertise in soft skills development\, training design\, and ISO 9001:2015 internal quality auditing.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rim Beltaief \nHead of International Placements and International Mobility Advisor – ANETI \nA lawyer by training\, Rim BELTAIEF is an international placement advisor\, as well as an experienced trainer. She has worked in very specific fields relating to professional mobility\, the fight against illegal immigration and international placement.\nShe has had the opportunity to run international projects on circular migration and professional mobility\, and has acquired a good knowledge of how to run these projects\, as well as good practice in taking care of migrants from departure to return to their country of origin. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-tunisian-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/banner-pour-page-web-aneti-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTSTAMP:20250722T074404Z CREATED:20241023T103023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T074404Z UID:262506-1746403200-1746835199@wapes.org SUMMARY:13th WAPES World Congress DESCRIPTION:Abidjan\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 5 to 9 May 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congress report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n 5 May 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: Hotel ONOMO Abidjan Airport\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Managing Board\n \n 14:00 - 17:30\n \n Venue: Hotel ONOMO Abidjan Airport\nAccess reserved for members of the WAPES Managing Board\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6 May 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: Hotel ONOMO Abidjan Airport\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General Assembly\n \n 09:00 - 17:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n First meeting of the newly elected Managing Board \n \n 17:30 - 18:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Access reserved for WAPES members\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All presentations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congress\n \n \n \n \n \n 7 May 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: Le Dôme – Abidjan Exhibition Centre\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration of participants / Installation of officials\n \n 08:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome by the Master of Ceremonies (plenary room)\n \n 09:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcoming words\n \n 09:05\n \n • Mr Jean Louis KOUADIO\, Director of AEJ\n• Mr Ibrahim Ag NOCK\, Vice-President of the WAPES Africa region\n• President WAPES\n• Mr Camille MOUTE à BIDIAS\, President of Honour WAPES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introductory plenary lectures : Overview of the global demographic challenges of tomorrow\n \n 09:30\n \n · Ms Konstancja PIATKOWSKA\, Public Policy Expert mobilised by the EU Facility SOCIEUX+\n· Dr Moustafa HININ\, Director General of the Office National de la Population (ONP) – Republic of Côte d’Ivoire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break\n \n 11:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Round-table: What strategies can PES use to deploy and support active policies in the face of the demographic challenge?\n \n 11:30\n \n Moderator : Pr. Hugues KOUADIO – ENSEA (École nationale supérieure de statistique et d’économie appliquée) – Côte d’Ivoire\n• Ms Nicole CLOBES – WAPES Belgium\n• Mr. Marcelo CUAUTLE SEGOVIA – International Labour Organization – Switzerland\n· Ms Eva LAPSINA– Latvian National Employment Agency – Relations Representative\n· Mr Ivan BARBALIC – Employment and Labour Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina\n• Mr. Michel VAN SMOORENBURG – UWV- The Netherland\n• Mr Ousseni TAMBOURA – ANPE Burkina Faso\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n 13:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening ceremony (according to protocol) \n \n 15:00\n \n \nCeremony\nMinisterial Round Table: Active employment and inclusion policies in the face of demographic challenges\nMarketplace inauguration\n\nReminder: the Marketplace remains accessible afterwards on all breaks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing of the first day\n \n 17:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8 May 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pick-up at hotels according to transport arrangements\n \n 08:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening of the second day (plenary room)\n \n 09:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote: Understanding and mobilising the new 'ecosystems' of PES\n \n 09:05\n \n • Mr Thibaut GUILLUY\, France Travail – France\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Round table: Understanding and mobilising the new PES "ecosystems\n \n 09:20\n \n Moderator: Mr Niels LIEMAN\, UVW – Netherlands\n· Ms María Antonia AGUDO RIAZA– Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal –\n· Mr Michael MWASIKAKATA – International Labour Organization – Switzerland :\n· Mrs Muriel VAN DER AA and Mr Nicolas D’HONDT – Actiris Région Bruxelles – Belgium\n· Mr Thibaut GUILLUY\, France Travail and Ms Céline JAEGGY\, UNEDIC -France\n· Ms Sanela MESANOVIC – Employment and Labour Agency of Bosnia-Herzegovina\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break\n \n 11:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introduction to the workshops - Theme: Supporting the development of innovative\, job-creating economies \n \n 11:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parallel sessions (Workshops)\n \n 11:45\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshops A :\nGreen economy\, Circular economy\, Blue economy : Supporting the transformation of our economies \nModérateur : Mr Abou BAMBA – Conseiller du Président de la République Ivoirienne pour les questions d’environnement\, de climat et des océans.\n• Mme Živa ŠTIGLIC Service Public de l’Emploi de Slovénie\n• Mr Mohamed Yeslem EL VIL – Agence Nationale pour l’Emploi TECHGHIL – Mauritanie\n• Mr Joel ONSANDO – National Employment Authority – Kenya\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop B :\nThe development of the digital and platform economy: Preventing risks and taking advantage of opportunities for the future of employment \nModerator : Pr. Adama KONATE \, ESATIC (ECOLE SUPÉRIEURE AFRICAINE DES TIC)\n· Ms Leslie OSSETE\, Co founder & COO MSTUDIO \, Côte d’Ivoire\n• Pr. Yongkui LIU\,Chinese Academy of Labour and Social Security – China\n· Mr Jean-Louis KOUADIO\, Youth Employment Agency – Côte d’Ivoire\n• Dr. Alexander HOGENBOOM -WCC Group – Pays-Bas\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop C :\nIncreasing inclusion through the development of the social economy \nModerator : Mr. S. Urbain AMEGBEDJI \,National Employment Agency – Benin\n· Mrs Patricia Zoundi Yao\, President of FIPME (Fédération Ivoirienne des Petites et Moyennes Entreprise)\n· Mr Moisés MARTINEZ\, Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal – Spain:.\n· Mr Landry EMALE\, National Employment Fund (FNE) – Cameroon”.\n· Mr Sofien EL KAMEL\, Espace Entreprendre Governorate of Gafsa -ANETI – Tunisia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n 13:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feedback and sharing of workshop results \n \n 14:30\n \n Rapporteurs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote: WAPES PES project on the future skills of PES\n \n 15:00\n \n \nProf. Alex Nunn – Leeds Trinity University – United Kingdom\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Round table: Putting people back at the heart of employment policies and our organisations\n \n 15:15\n \n Moderator: Ms Kerstin HOLLAND\, Eesti Töötukassa\, (Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund) Estonia\n· Pr Francis N’Guessan COFFIE\, Director of the Economic Policy Management Programme (GPE) – University of Cocody\n· Ms Reelika LEETMAA\, Eesti Töötukassa (Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund) – Estonia\n· Mr Eser EROL – İŞKUR -Turkey\n· Mr Simon SCHMID – SkillLab – Netherlands\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing ceremony\n \n 16:30\n \n \nMaster of ceremonies\nMr Mamadou TOURE\, Minister for the Promotion of Youth\, Professional Integration and Civic Service\, Deputy Government Spokesman\nPresident of WAPES\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gala dinner\n \n 19:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 9 May 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cultural visits to Gran Bassam\n \n 08:00 - 12h30\n \n \nVisit to the Quartier France (UNESCO listed)\nVisit to the National Costume Museum – Collection of traditional Ivorian clothing and cultural objects\nA stroll through the craft market\nCeramic centre\nRoyal Court of Moossou\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Website: Côte d'Ivoire\, Venez voir\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abou BAMBA\nEconomist\, Advisor to the Office of the President of the Republic – Côte d’Ivoire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adama KONATÉ\nFull Professor at CAMES (Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l’Enseignement Supérieur) – Côte d’Ivoire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alexander HOGENBOOM\nTechnology Director WCC – Netherlands\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alexander NUNN\nDean of Research and Professor of Global Political Economy and Social Policy at Leeds Trinity University\, UK \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Céline JAEGGY\nDirector of Institutional and Legal Affairs UNEDIC – France\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffie Francis José N’GUESSAN \nExecutive Director of the Economic Policy Management Programme (GPE)-Abidjan. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Florence DUMONTIER\nDirector of Europe and International Relations\, France Travail – France\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eser EROL\nSenior employment expert İŞKUR – Türkiye\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eva LAPSINA\nAdvisor for European PES Affairs\, National Employment Agency – Latvia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hugues KOUADIO\nManaging Director of ENSEA (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d’Economie Appliquée) – Côte d’Ivoire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ivan BARBALIC\nDirector of the Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia-Herzegovina\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kerstin HOLLAND\nHead of International Relations\, Eesti Töötukassa – Estonia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Konstancja PIATOWSKA\nAdvisor\, Department of Sustainable Economy\, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology – Poland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Landry EMALE\nHead of the FNE Special Programmes Unit – Cameroon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leslie OSSETE\nCo-founder and CEO of Mstudio – Ivory Coast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marcelo CUAUTLE SEGOVIA\nProject Manager\, Employment and Labour Market Policies\, ILO – Switzerland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maria Antonia AGUDO RIAZA\nDeputy Director of Institutional Relations and Legal Assistance – Spanish Public Employment Service\, SEPE – Spain\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mariana CHIQUIAR\nDeputy National Director of Employment – Uruguay\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael MWASIKAKATA\nHead of the Labour Market Services for Transitions Unit in the Employment\, Labour Market Policies and Youth Branch (EMPLAB) of the Employment\, Employment Creation and Livelihood Policies Department\, ILO – Switzerland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael VAN SMOORENBURG\nInternational Labour Market Analyst\, UWV – Netherlands\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mohamed Yeslem EL VIL\nDirector of Self-Employment at the Agence Nationale pour l’Emploi TECHGHIL – Mauritania\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moises MARTINEZ\nManagement technician for autonomous bodies \, SEPE – Spain\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Muriel VAN DER AA\nManager of the RPE (Réseau des partenaires pour l’emploi)\, Actiris – Belgium\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole CLOBES\nWAPES Consultant – Germany\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicolas D’HONDT\nmanager of public-private partnerships\, Actiris – Belgium\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Niels LIEMAN\nHead of International Relations\, UWV – The Netherlands\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ousseni TAMBOURA\nSpecial Adviser to the Director General of the ANPE – Burkina Faso\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patricia ZOUNDI YAO\nsocial entrepreneur – Ivory Coast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reelika LEETMAA\nStatistics and Analysis Business Development Manager\, Eesti Töötukassa – Estonia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sanela MESANOVIC\nLabour and Employment Agency of Bosnia-Herzegovina\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Simon SCHMID\nManaging Director of the Just Skills Hub\, SkillLab\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sofiene EL KAMEL\nHead of Espace Entreprendre in Gafsa – Tunisia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Yongkui LIU\nAssociate Professor at the Chinese Academy of Labour and Social Security\, Beijing – China\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Živa ŠTIGLIC\nSenior Adviser\, International Department Slovenian Employment Service URL:https://wapes.org/event/13th-wapes-world-congress/?lang=en LOCATION:Abidjan\, Côte d'Ivoire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/banner-wwc2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250423T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250423T120000 DTSTAMP:20250424T060545Z CREATED:20250319T093837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T060545Z UID:264394-1745406000-1745409600@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, Skills Development in Public Employment Services: Sharing and Perspectives DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 23 April 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, Skills Development in Public Employment Services: Sharing and Perspectives\nOnline\, 23 April 2025\, 11:00 CEST\nChallenges and Innovations in Public Employment Services\nPublic Employment Services across the globe are encountering an array of complex and diverse challenges. To navigate these effectively\, there is a pressing need to enhance and update the skills of PES staff at all levels. Numerous initiatives are underway internationally to bolster the competencies of public employment service staff\, fostering an environment of shared experiences and enhanced skills development. \nObjective and Framework for Cooperation\nOur goal is to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation\, leveraging shared strategies and tools to benefit all participants within the public employment service ecosystem. This collaborative approach aims to foster an innovative and aggregated strategy for skills development\, preparing PES for future demands. \nSpotlight on Best Practices within the WAPES Network\nWe are excited to highlight three exemplary practices from our members on effective staff training strategies within their PES: \nAllemagne : Dr Michael JÄGER\, Federal Employment Agency \n\nFocus: The “Führungsakademie” (Leadership Academy) and its strategies for cultivating leadership skills within the German PES.\n\nFrance: Abdelhak NACHIT\, National Director\, Department of Relations with Services\, France Travail \n\nFocus: The “Académie France Travail” and its initiatives aimed at leadership and professional development within the French PES.\n\nMorocco: Mr. Charaf Eddine BOURHLEM\, Head of the Partnership and Cooperation Division\, ANAPEC \n\nFocus: The Centre of Excellence project\, and his role as Project Holder for the Academy of Excellence.\n\nEvent Details\nThe event will be conducted in English and French\, with interpretation services available in English\, French\, and Spanish. This will ensure that all participants can engage fully and benefit from the shared experiences and practices. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ANAPEC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n France Travail\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr Charaf Eddine BOURHLEM \nHead of the Partnership and Cooperation Division\nProject Holder of the Academy of Excellence\nANAPEC General Management\n\nMr Charaf Eddine BOURHLEM\, Head of the Partnership and Cooperation Division at ANAPEC\, Project Holder of the Academy of Excellence. He holds an engineering degree and has 20 years of rich and diverse experience in the private\, public and associative sectors.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr Abdelhak NACHIT \nNational Director of Service RelationsDeputy Head of Human Resources and Social Relations at France Travail\nMr Abdelhak NACHIT is an experienced manager who has held a wide variety of positions for over 20 years. He began his career in the field\, holding positions as advisor\, branch manager and departmental director. This has given him a solid knowledge of the services offered to users and businesses\, as well as a wealth of experience in partnership strategies. \nHis various managerial experiences gradually made him want to get involved in the field of human resources. He thus progressed to a senior management position as Deputy Regional Director in charge of Human Resources (DRA Social Performance) in the Grand Est region. His appointment took place in a complex context with the ‘merger’ of the Alsace\, Champagne Ardennes and Lorraine regions and very high stakes in the HR dimension. \nHe continues his involvement in human resources\, having held the position of National Director of the Service Relations department within the HR-SR DGA of France Travail since the beginning of 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Michael JÄGER \nSenior Expert Leadership Development (coordinating Leadership Development Team of BA – German PES)·Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)\nWorking in the field of leadership development and assessment for more than 30 years I joined BA 8 years ago expanding my role from leadership development team member to team coordination in 2024. Prior areas of work include business consultancy with Accenture\, self-employed work as a consultant for leadership assessment and development and part-time university lecturer. I studied psychology focussing especially on social and occupational psychology holding a diploma from University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and a Ph.D. from University of Kiel. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-skills-development-in-public-employment-services-sharing-and-perspectives/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/banner-pour-page-web-skills-2304.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250409T110000 DTSTAMP:20250528T074055Z CREATED:20241216T140436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T074055Z UID:263199-1744192800-1744196400@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the PES in France DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 09 April 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – a presentation of the PES in France\nOnline\, 09 April 2025\, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the French workforce and provide an overview of the French labour market\, the role of the public employment service and other topics. Join us as we explore how these elements influence French employment dynamics in complex ways. \nThe event will be held in French\, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and English.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pauline Calmès \nDirector of Communications – France Travail\nPauline Calmès held positions of responsibility in the field of influence and corporate communication at the Institut de l’Entreprise\, then at the FFSA and in the BNP Paribas Group. In 2017\, she joined the press office of the Presidency of the French Republic\, then became head of the office before becoming communications advisor to the Minister of Labour in 2020. She joined Pôle emploi (France Travail) in 2021 as communications director. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-pes-in-france/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/banner-zoom-france.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTSTAMP:20241216T144518Z CREATED:20241216T144516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T144518Z UID:263269-1743552000-1743811199@wapes.org SUMMARY:Intercultural training seminar DESCRIPTION:Brussels\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 02 to 04 April 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Intercultural training seminar\nConducted by wapes in collaboration with skilllab \nMs Nicole Clobes\, consultant and intercultural trainerMr Ludger Weller\, partner and intercultural manager\, trainer in communication and influencing programs \nBrussels\, 02 to 04 April 2025\nIntercultural competence is widely recognized as essential for thriving in today’s diverse societies and workplaces. Acquiring this skill is crucial. That’s where Intercultural Training comes in. \nLocation and Dates: WAPES Premises\, Training will start at 09.00 am CET on 2nd of April and will end around 11.00 am CET at 4th of April. \nLanguage: English \nCosts covered by WAPES: Includes training\, accommodation (Hotel selected by WAPES)\, and meals. Travel expenses not covered. \nEligibility: Open to Managers at Public Employment Services involved in global interactions. Must speak good English and is willing to learn from others! \nSelection: 10 participants will be chosen based on motivation and diversity across the 5 WAPES regions. \nExplore and Discover: Enhance your grasp of culture and its impact on human perception\, cognition\, communication\, and behaviour. This course offers a blended learning approach\, integrating theory\, practical application\, and self-reflection through interactive activities. \nApply Now! Send us your application by January 24th\, 2025. \nComplete the application here WAPES INTERCULTURAL TRAINING SEMINAR – Application Form for questions email to Nicole.Clobes@wapes.org \nDon’t miss this opportunity to grow your intercultural skills! URL:https://wapes.org/event/intercultural-training-seminar/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/intercultural-seminar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250305T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250305T110000 DTSTAMP:20250305T203018Z CREATED:20241216T125840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T203018Z UID:263186-1741168800-1741172400@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the German PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 05 March 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – a presentation of the German PES\nOnline\, 05 March 2025\, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the German workforce and provide an overview of the German labour market\, the role of the public employment service and other topics. Join us as we explore how these elements influence employment dynamics in Germany in complex ways. \nThe event will be held in English\, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and French. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PDF presentation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael van der Cammen \nDirector of International Relations·Bundesagentur für Arbeit\, Germany\nMichael van der Cammen is director International Relations\, responsible for the division dealing with Migration\, Recognition of certificates\, labour market admission as well as international Counselling and placement. The implementation of the latest immigration law and the development of approaches to improve the participation of foreign skilled workers in the labor market are among its main activities. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-german-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/banner-zoom-germany.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250122T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250122T120000 DTSTAMP:20250124T094155Z CREATED:20241216T121433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T094155Z UID:263142-1737543600-1737547200@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of the PES in Mali DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n 22 January 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – a presentation of the PES in Mali\nOnline\, 22 January 2025\, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the Malian workforce and provide an overview of the Malian labour market\, the role of the public employment service and other topics. Join us as we explore how these elements influence employment dynamics in Mali in complex ways. \nThe event will be held in French\, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and English.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PDF presentation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr. Dioncounda NIAKATE\nEmployment Advisor at the Agence Nationale Pour l’Emploi (ANPE) Mali and Coordinator of the Prospective Studies Unit.\nMr. Mr. Dioncounda Niakaté is a former student leader. He was General Secretary of the Association of Graduates Initiators and Job Seekers (ADIDE)\, the most representative youth movement in Mali with 11\,000 members in 1991. \nAmong his many experiences\, he was the founder and editor-in-chief of the weekly general information newspaper “SOS Jeunes Diplômés”. He hosted the radio programme “Les enfants vous parlent” (The children are speaking to you) on Radio Kayra 104.4 in Bamako. \nRecruited by the National Agency for Employment (Agence Nationale Pour l’Emploi) in 1992\, he worked within the Support Unit for the Integration of Young Graduates and the upskilling and reskilling Department and Vocational Training Centre. He acted twice as Deputy General of the ANPE and since 2014\, he is the Coordinator of the Prospective Studies Unit (Cellule d’Etudes Prospectives – CEP)\, which is a monitoring and anticipation tool working alongside the Director General. \nMr. Niakaté currently represents the ANPE on the National Committee for the Validation of Green Employment Projects and Programmes of the NGO Mali Folkcenter Nyètaa\, which works in the field of energy efficiency and transition. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-pes-in-mali/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/banner-zoom-mali2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250120T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250120T130000 DTSTAMP:20250226T174127Z CREATED:20241126T140251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T174127Z UID:262948-1737374400-1737378000@wapes.org SUMMARY:The future of career guidance in the PES - Overview of the WAPES/ICCDPP survey on career guidance DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n 20 January 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR\, the world of PES: a presentation by the PES of New Zealand\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Report in French\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Report in English\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Report in Spanish\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q & R French\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q & R English\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n P & R español\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The future of career guidance in the PES – Overview of the WAPES/ICCDPP survey on career guidance\nThe event will be held in English\, but interpretation will be available in Spanish and French. \nThe World Association of Public Employment Services has partnered with the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy (ICCDPP) and the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) at the University of Derby to obtain an overview of the current status of career guidance provision in public employment services worldwide. Many of you have filled out our survey on Career Guidance Provision and we have achieved a 59 per cent response rate of all WAPES members. \nThe findings of the Survey will be presented in a detailed webinar on January 20\, 2025. This event will include a presentation on the overall results\, highlighting similarities and differences in career guidance services across regions and emerging trends in service design and delivery. The webinar will offer a chance for learning and discussion\, and there will be an opportunity for questions and comments. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amandine Moignard\nExecutive Secretary ad interim\nAfter studying international relations in Paris (France)\, Amandine Moignard chose Madrid (Spain) to complete her studies with a master’s degree in international cooperation and project management. It was here that she embarked on a career in development project management with a consultancy firm and then with a Spanish public foundation promoting peer-to-peer technical cooperation for public administration (FIIAPP). She then worked for 2 years in Bamako (Mali) for a family planning NGO\, before finally returning to Europe\, first in Paris with an experience with France Médias Monde and then in Brussels.\nIt was her experience at the EU-funded facility SOCIEUX+ that introduced her to the work of public employment services and made her want to join the WAPES family. She joined the WAPES Executive Secretariat in June 2023 as Projects Director and started as Executive Secretary ad interim in October 2024.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John McCarthy\nDirector\, International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy (ICCDPP)\nInternational policy expert specialising in career guidance in the education\, training and employment fields and provided policy advice and training to ministries\, departments\, government agencies\, and organisations in Africa\, the Americas\, Australasia\, Asia\, the Middle East\, and Europe. Policy developer for lifelong learning at the European Commission’s Directorate for Education and Training where he chaired the Commission’s Expert Group on Lifelong Guidance and co-edited the joint EC-OECD publication Career Guidance – a Handbook for Policy Makers (2004). Undertaken assignments for the OECD\, ETF\, CEDEFOP\, ILO-ITC\, and ELGPN including country reviews of policies and systems for career guidance. Played a key role in the development of Guidelines for Policies and Systems Development for Lifelong Guidance: A Reference Framework for the EU and for the Commission (2015) for the ELGPN. \nRecent publication: McCarthy\, J.\, Borsbely-Pezce\, T. (2021) Career guidance: living on the edge of public policy. In\, Robertson\, P.J.\, Hooley\, T.\, and McCash\, P. (Eds.) Oxford Handbook of Career Development. Oxford: Oxford University Press \nContact: jmc@iccdpp.org and sign up for free ICCDPP monthly newsletter on career guidance policy\, systems\, and practice issues.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole Clobes\nConsultant – WAPES\nMs Nicole Clobes has been a consultant to the World Association of Public Employment Services in Brussels since 2023\, following her secondment from the German Federal Public Employment Agency. In her role with WAPES\, she focuses on crucial advocacy efforts\, including promoting the ratification of ILO Convention 88\, which underlines the ongoing partnership between WAPES and the International Labour Organization in improving global employment standards. \nNicole’s career in public employment services began in 2016\, where she initially advised various client groups and managed a team of placement agents and employer advisors. She also held a position with the European representation of the German Federal Employment Agency in Belgium. \nNicole has a BA in Communications and an MA in Industrial and Organisational Psychology\, as well as training in early childhood education. This diverse background has given her considerable expertise in her current role as consultant.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tristram Hooley\nProfessor of Careers Education at the University of Derby\nTristram Hooley is Professor of Careers Education at the University of Derby. He also holds visiting Professorial roles at the Inland Norway University and Canterbury Christ Church University. He is Vice Chair of the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy. His research focuses on career\, career guidance\, public policy and technology and he has published 11 books and over 100 articles and papers. He also writes the Adventures in Career Development blog.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sareena Hopkins\nChair\, ICCDPP and Executive Director\, CCDF\, Canada\nSareena Hopkins is the Chair of the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy (ICCDPP)\, bringing together policymakers\, researchers\, and practitioners to create a global conversation around public sector policies for career development that promote action at national\, regional\, and local levels. In her “day job”\, Sareena is the Executive Director of the Canadian Career Development Foundation (CCDF)\, working in Canada and internationally to strengthen the reach and impact of career development. With her team at CCDF\, she moves from ideas to action in areas of public policy\, research and development\, capacity building and advocacy. Sareena is an International NICEC Fellow and was awarded the International Gold Medal for Leadership in Career Development.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tibor Bors BORBÉLY-PECZE\nSenior Project Adviser\, Youth Guarantee Co-Ordinator\, Associate Professor \, Hungary\nHe’s a Senior Project Officer of the Ministry for National Economy\, Hungary. Has been working for the Hungarian Public Employment Service in various expert positions since 1999. He is a benchlearning assessor of the European PES Network\, alternative member of the EU PES Board\, and Youth Guarantee Co-ordinator of Hungary. He is also an Associate Professor in Pedagogy in the field of Career Guidance. Honorary Associate Professor of the Milton Friedman University Budapest and the University of Szeged\, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences. Senior Lecturer at the University of ELTE Budapest\, Institute of Research on Adult Education and Knowledge Management. Current and former board member of different international associations (such as IAEVG\, ICCDPP). He is the author of more than 200 articles and book chapters.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vilma Mostahinic\nHead of the International Cooperation Department\, Croatian Employment Service\, Croatia\n\nVilma Mostahinic is Head of the International Cooperation Department at the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ). She represents HZZ in the EU PES Network as an Alternate Member of the Board of the EU PES Network and the Advisor for European PES Affairs (AFEPA). She joined the Croatian Employment Service in 2010. She worked for the Job Mediation Department and EURES Croatia. While working in these departments she has gained professional experience and knowledge in the field of international job mediation and labour market mobility. She holds a master’s degree in foreign languages and education. URL:https://wapes.org/event/the-future-of-career-guidance-in-the-pes-overview-of-the-wapes-iccdpp-survey-on-career-guidance/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/banner-pour-page-web-carreer-guidance.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR