BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WAPES - ECPv6.16.3//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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Tunis BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240911T110000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030724 CREATED:20240529T093353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T113800Z UID:260744-1726048800-1726052400@wapes.org SUMMARY:"WAPES World of Public Employment Services” WEBINAR - a presentation by our members of South Korea DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n September 11\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of Public Employment Services” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of South Korea\nOnline\, September 11\, 2024\, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the South Korean workforce and provide an overview of the South Korean labor market\, the role of the public employment service and other topics. Join us in this exploration and discover how these elements influence South Korea’s employment dynamics in complex ways.\n \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 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. SangHyon Lee\nResearch Fellow·Korea Employment Information Service (KEIS)\nDr. Lee is a research fellow of Employment Services Research Office of Korea Employment Information Service (KEIS) of Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL). \nDr. Lee has researched employment services for 25 years at the Ministry of Employment Labor and KEIS. \nDr. Lee took his Ph. D. in Human Resource Management at the University of Korea Tech. URL:https://wapes.org/event/wapes-world-of-public-employment-services-webinar-a-presentation-by-our-members-of-south-korea/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/banner-zoom-korea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906 DTSTAMP:20260604T030724 CREATED:20240108T164223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T132255Z UID:258077-1725408000-1725580799@wapes.org SUMMARY:Regional conference - Europe region "Skills shortages " with Switzerland (SECO) and The Netherlands (UWV) DESCRIPTION:Lugano\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n 4 and 5 September\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference report\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Practicalities\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Interviews\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samir ZUKO\, Deputy Director for International Relations and Local Labour Market\, 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 Sandrine Portier\, Deputy Director and Head of the Benchmark and Communication Unit\, 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 Michael van der Cammen\, Director for International Relations\, Bundesagentur für Arbeit\, 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 Manuela Prina\, Head of the Skills Identification and Development Unit\, European Training Foundation\, 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 Federico Muñiz Alonso\, Deputy Director of Statistics and Information\, 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 Frank Verduijn\, Labour market analyst\, 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 Eva Lapsina\, Director of the Development and Analysis Department\, 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 Dorothea Schmidt-Klau\, Head of Department\, Employment\, Labour Markets and Youth Department (EMPLAB)\, International Labour Organisation\, Switzerland \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional conference – Europe region “Skills shortages ” with Switzerland (SECO) and The Netherlands (UWV)\n4 and 5 September 2024 \, Lugano\, Switzerland\n  As Public Employment Services (PES) tackle the challenge of labour market shortages\, SECO\, UWV and WAPES invite you to a regional workshop dedicated to exploring the causes\, effects\, solutions\, and long-term perspectives of this critical issue. \nWhat to expect: – Stimulating discussions to understand labour market shortages – Informative sessions on the theme of resilience research – Interactive workshops and in-depth discussions on innovative strategies – Networking opportunities with experts and peers \nKey Topics: – Labour market intelligence and skills matching – Revealing skills potential – Retaining talent – New roles for PES \nWhy Attend: – Obtain valuable information from researchers and experts – Share challenges and best practices – Collaborate for a more inclusive and resilient future \nSpecial Note: The European Network on Regional Labour Market Monitoring (EN RLMM) will also hold its annual conference at the same venue on September 5th – 6th\, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity for dual conference attendance! Mark your calendars and be part of the conversation to shape the future of our labour markets. Formal invitations and agenda details to follow soon. Sincerely\, SECO\, UWV and WAPES \nThe working language of the workshop will be English. Spanish and French interpretation can be made available. Please indicate your request by filling in the needed language when you register. \nSave these dates in your calendars now! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme\nWednesday 4 September 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 Registration and welcome coffee\n \n 08:45\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 Introduction to the conference’s objectives and agenda.\n \n 09:15\n \n Opening Remarks and welcome address.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEvaluation of skills shortages in Switzerland Ms Dorit Griga \, Senior Manager\, International Relations\, SECO\, Switzerland\n\n  \n\nWords of welcome from the Vice-President Europe Ms Sandrine Portier\, Deputy Director and Head of the Benchmark and Communication Unit\, 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 Keynote speech\, Global Employment Trends\, demographic shifts and policy responses: The role of PES in a changing environment.\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 Ms Dorothea Schmidt-Klau\, Head of Department\, Employment\, Labour Markets and Youth Department (EMPLAB)\, International Labour Organisation\, Switzerland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 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 Session 1 - Unlocking Labour Market Potentials\n \n 10:00\n \n \nPresentation on designing tailored interventions for people with disabilities\, discouraged workers\, and refugees.\nDiscussion on collaboration with stakeholders to address labour market potentials.\nQ&A session\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Latvia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation France\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation European Training Fundation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Mr Samir Zuko Deputy Director for International Relations and Local Labour Market\, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia-Herzegovina \n\nPromoting employment: Inclusive strategies for people with disabilities in Latvia Eva Lapsiņa\, Director of the Development and Analysis Department\, National Employment Agency\, Latvia\n\n  \n\nPublic employment services faced with the challenges of labour shortages Sandrine Portier\, Deputy Director and Head of the Benchmark and Communication Unit\, France Travail\, France\n\n  \n\nTowards inclusive labour markets and societies\, the case of women and people with disabilities in high transition economies Manuela Prina\, Head of the Skills Identification and Development Unit\, European Training Foundation\, 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 Coffee 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 Workshop Session 1\n \n 11:30\n \n \n15 min – Presentation on evolving roles of PES in tapping new labour potentials.\n30 min – Discussion on ambassadorial functions\, practice-based learning\, and institutional reforms.\n15 min Q&A session and/or wrap up\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Estonia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Switzerland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation The Netherlands\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Belgium\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Session 1a\nRoom Aula 1.03 11:30 h – 12:30 h\nRetaining Talent\n • Presentation of strategies for retaining talent in the job market. • Discussion on advising employers on retraining opportunities and corporate culture. Moderator – Ms Barbora Novotna Svojse\, Partnership Development Manager\, WAPES \n\nPreventing unemployment by investing in skills development through employers: training grant for employers.\n\nMs Gerli Aas\, Strategy Manager\, Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund\, Estonia Presentation Language English – Interpretation into Spanish available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Session 1b\nRoom Aula 1.0411:30 – 12:30 \nLabour Market Intelligence and Skills Matching \n – Presentation on modernizing PES IT systems to improve labor market information – Discussion on using data analysis to identify skills needs in emerging industries. Moderator\, Ms Dorit Griga\, Senior Manager\, International Relations\, SECO\, Switzerland \n\nSkills-based matching\n\nMr Thomas de Buman\, Project manager\, SECO\, Switzerland \n\nLabour market information\n\nMr Michel van Smoorenburg\, International Labour Market Analyst\, UWV\, The Netherlands \n\nContinuous improvement in the detection and dissemination of Labour Market Information regarding shortage occupations\n\nMr Jean-Marc Manfron\, General Manager\, Le Forem\, Belgium Language of presentation English and French – English and French interpretation available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Campus EST Viganello Foyer\, First Floor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Session 2\n \n 13:45\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation The Netherlands\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation The Netherlands\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Germany\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Norway\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Session 2a\nRoom Aula 1.0313:45 – 14:45 \nNew Roles for the PES \n Moderator: Mr Niels Lieman\, Head of international relations and Advisor For European PES Affairs\, UWV\, The Netherlands \n\n34 solutions to address labour market shortages – What works in your country?\n\nMr Frank Verduijn\, Labour market information advisor and \, UWV\, The Netherlands Presentation Language English – Interpretation into Spanish available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Session 2b\nRoom Aula 1.0413:45 – 14:45 \nNew Roles for the PES and unlocking Labour Market potential\n Moderator: Ms Nicole Clobes\, Consultant\, seconded to WAPES by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit\, Germany \n\nThe Job Turbo – Integration of refugees into the labour market\n\nMr Michael van der Cammen\,Director for International Relations\, Bundesagentur für Arbeit\, Germany \n\nHow does Norway work to ensure that refugees are integrated and gain a solid attachment to the labour market?\n\nMs Cecilie Glomseth\, Senior Integration Advisor\, Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration\, Norway Language of presentation English\, French interpretation available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 14:45\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 Plenary Session 2 - New Roles for the PES\n \n 15:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Belgium\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Lituania\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Mr Shawn Mendes\, Director of International Affairs\, Arbetsförmedlingen\, Sweden \n\n\n\n\n\nMore collaboration with the local governments to unlock labour market potentialsMs Sarah Demuynck\, Policy Advisor\, VDAB\, Belgium and Mr Jo Discart\, Provincial network manager of local authorities\, VDAB\, Belgium\nEmployment Service in the future labour market: towards future resilient skills and competencesMs Inga Balnanosienė\, Director of Employment Service under the Ministry of social security and labour\, Vice-chair of EU PES Network Lithuania\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conclusion of the day by volunteers from the workshops e.g. Presenter\, participants\n \n 16:00\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 Mr Michael van der Cammen\, Director of International Relations\, Bundesagentur für Arbeit\, Germany Mr Frank Verduijn\, Labour Market Analyst\, UWV\, Netherlands Ms Gerli Aas\, Head of Strategy\, Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund\, Estonia Mr Thomas de Buman\, Project Manager\, SECO\, 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 Closing remarks for Day 1 and expectations for Day 2\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 Ms Dorit Griga\, Senior Manager\, International Relations\, SECO\, 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 Dinner at al LIDO\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 Thursday 5 September 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 Registration\n \n 08:45\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 Welcome and Introduction to the agenda for Day 2\n \n 09:15\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 Mr Niels Lieman\, Head of international relations and Advisor For European PES Affairs\, 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 Session 3 - Case Studies and Best Practices\n \n 09:30\n \n \nPanel discussion with representatives from successful initiatives\nPanel discussion with representatives from successful initiatives\nQ&A session\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Spain\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Bosnia and Herzégovina\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Sweden\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Ms Cristina Mereuta\, Senior Human Capital Development Expert\, Coordinator for Active Labour Market Policies\, European Training Foundation\, Italy \n\nMatching demand to the job market Mr Federico Muñiz Alonso Deputy Director of Statistics and Information and Mr Victor Santa-Bárbara Rupérez Barcelona Province Director\, Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal Spain\n\n  \n\nTackling green transition labor and skills shortages in northern Sweden M. Shawn Mendes\, Director of International Affairs\, Arbetsförmedlingen\, Sweden\n\n  \n\nPublic employment services – Meeting the challenge of skilled labor shortagesM. Ivan Barbalić\, Director\, Labor and Employment Agency\, Bosn\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Plenary Session 4 - Retaining talent by upskilling and reskilling \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 Presentation Kazakhstan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Slovenia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator – Mr Romano Benini\, Expert and advisor to the Minister of Labour\, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy\, Lavoro\, Italy \n\nSkills Enbek vocational training platform Ms Venera Bidakhmetova\, Head of Division\, e-Learning Development Department\, Enbek\, Kazakhstan\n\n  \n\nBringing institutions closer together for the development of micro-credit Ms Živa Štiglic\, Senior Advisor\, International Department\, Slovenian Employment 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 Wrap-up/Closing Remarks\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 \nMs Dorit Griga\, Senior Manager\, International Relations\, SECO\, Switzerland\n\n  \n\nMr Niels Lieman\, Head of international relations and Advisor For European PES Affairs\, UWV\, The Netherlands\n\n  \n\nMs Inga Balnanosienė\, Director of Employment Service under the Ministry of social security and labour and Vice-chair of EU PES Network Lithuania\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 12:00\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 WAPES European regional meeting\n \n 13:15\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 WAPES European regional meeting\, chaired by VP France\, only for WAPES members\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Free time\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 Guided city walk (appr. 1 hour duration) \n \n 17:00\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 Meeting Point: Foyer USI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meeting Point: Between 19 and 19:15 at Funicolare Lugano-Paradiso-Monte San SalvatoreVia delle scuole 7 / CP 442\, 6902 Lugano Restaurant Vetta San Salvatore\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 Dorit GRIGA\nSenior International Relations Manager – State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)\n Dr Dorit Griga works as Senior International Relations Manager at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)\, in the Labour Market and Unemployment Insurance Department. She has a background in the Social Sciences. Before joining SECO\, she worked as Executive Secretary of the Concordat on Scholarships at the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education\, where she was also involved in a project to adjust the funding of higher education institutions. She has also worked at the Swiss University of Vocational and Technical Education and at the Department of Sociology of Education at the University of Bern.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Dorothea Schmidt-Klau\nHead of Department\, Employment\, Labour Markets and Youth Department (EMPLAB)\, International Labour Organization\, Switzerland\n Dorothea Schmidt-Klau is Head of the Employment\, Labour Markets and Youth Service in the Employment Policy Department of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Before taking up this post\, she headed the department’s management and coordination unit\, contributing to the development of integrated employment\, development and skills policies. Between 2009 and 2013\, she was Senior Employment Specialist for North Africa\, providing strategic advice to governments and social partners. She holds a doctorate in economics from the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg\, and her work focuses on gender equality\, poverty reduction and labour market policies. Ms Schmidt-Klau has also contributed to several major ILO publications.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Samir Zuko\nDeputy Director for International Relations and Local Labour Market\, Labour and Employment Agency of Bosnia-Herzegovina\n Samir Zuko is Deputy Director for International Relations and Local Labour Market at the Employment and Labour Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. With over 20 years’ experience\, he is an expert in labour markets and migration flows\, having contributed to numerous international projects to improve labour market efficiency. Mr Zuko plays a key role in the implementation of international employment agreements\, ensuring their compliance through his work with the Interstate Control Commission. He also participates in international conferences\, where he shares his expertise on migration and labour market issues.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. Eva Lapsiņa\nDirector of the Development and Analysis Department\, National Employment Agency\, Latvia\n Eva Lapsiņa has worked at the National Employment Agency for 10 years\, where she has held positions in various areas such as data analysis and labour market forecasting\, service improvement and employer services. Her main responsibilities in her current position include corporate development and operational planning\, public relations\, international relations\, statistics and analysis\, and customer care management. Through her various roles within the institution\, Eva Lapsiņa has acquired in-depth knowledge of the operations\, objectives and services of public employment agencies\, which are essential for jobseekers and employers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Sandrine Portier\nDeputy Director and Head of Benchmark and Communication Unit\, France Travail\, France\n Sandrine Portier has been working for the French PES for over 30 years. After extensive experience in supporting jobseekers and managing local branches\, she joined Pôle emploi’s head office in 2013. She went on to hold a variety of complementary positions: head of the performance management system unit\, deputy director of national communications\, and internal performance consultant. Sandrine is currently Deputy Director of the European and International Relations Department\, head of the Benchmark and Communication unit\, and supervises team leaders dedicated to international mobility. This wide range of responsibilities makes it easier to build bridges between the different issues related to the role of a PES on the international stage.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Manuela Prina\nHead of the Skills Identification and Development Unit\, European Training Foundation\, Italy\n Manuela Prina is Head of the Knowledge Hub for Skills and Jobs Unit at the European Training Foundation (ETF) in Italy. Since 2008\, she has been leading knowledge initiatives on skills\, innovation and labour market policies\, contributing to the reform of education systems in countries outside the EU. Before joining the ETF\, she worked for the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. With a PhD in International Political Economy\, she is actively involved in global agendas on inclusion\, digital\, and migration. Manuela is also the parent of four teenagers and passionate about lifelong learning.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Barbora Novotna Svojse\nPartnership Development Manager\, WAPES\n Before joining WAPES in January 2024\, Barbora was deeply involved in the dynamic world of Public Employment Services (PES)\, both at Member State and European Commission level. Her roles have ranged from representative of the Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in the PES network and WAPES\, to Policy Officer and Programme Director at DG EMPL. As part of the European PES network secretariat team\, she facilitated the implementation of the PES network and EURES work programmes. In the CZ and SK country teams\, she actively contributed to the implementation of the EU 2020 strategy and the European Semester. Throughout her career\, she has built up a wealth of expertise in the fields of employment\, social affairs\, skills\, youth policies\, mobility and the management of ESF+ programmes. Building partnerships and networks\, as well as coordinating activities at European and international level\, such as mutual learning events and conferences\, have been both a source of joy and a privilege. Joining AMSEP’s Executive Secretariat is like coming full circle to the most exciting parts of her career.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Gerli Aas\nHead of Strategy\, Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund\, Estonia\n Gerli Aas has been Head of Strategy and Head of Development at the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund since 2002. She has held various positions\, including Director of the General Department and Director of Strategy\, where she led strategic planning and change management. With two masters degrees in digital change in business and administrative management\, Gerli has contributed to numerous labour market reforms and unemployment prevention. She chairs the Estonian VET Quality Evaluation Council and is a member of the pool of evaluators for European public employment services. She currently sits on the committee for allocating training subsidies to employers. Her expertise in performance management and strategic development enhances the effectiveness of the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Thomas de Buman\nProject Manager\, SECO\, Switzerland\n Thomas de Buman is head of the Evolution Data Matching project at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). He holds a master’s degree in communication systems from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and has extensive experience of implementing IT projects in public administrations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Michel van Smoorenburg\nInternational Labour Market Analyst\, UWV\, Netherlands\n Michel van Smoorenburg is an international labour market analyst at the Dutch Public Employment Service (UWV) and a senior member of the Labour Market Information and Advice Department. With a career that began in 1997\, he is responsible for national and international research projects\, such as the comparison of labour market trends and migration. Michel has worked with SEO Economic Research to improve career guidance through graduate tracking and has worked with the Central Statistical Office on the analysis of data on job vacancies and registered jobseekers. He is also involved in European projects on skills shortages and is an active member of the European Regional Labour Market Monitoring Network. Michel has a degree in business economics from the Zuyd Hogeschool and in human resources management from Tilburg 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 Mr Jean-Marc Manfron\nDirector\, Job Market Watch\, Analysis and Forecasting Department\n After starting his career at Gallup Europe\, a company specialising in opinion polls\, Jean-Marc Manfron joined Forem\, where he progressed from market analyst to head of market analysts. For more than three years\, he has been head of the Job Market Watch\, Analysis and Forecasting department within Forem’s Strategy Directorate. This department produces analyses describing the workings of the employment market\, including the identification and detection of occupations with labour shortages in Wallonia and the causes of tensions. The prospective work carried out also makes it possible to anticipate future tensions\, taking into account developments and needs identified in the various sectors of activity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Niels Lieman\nHead of International Relations and PES Advisor for European Affairs\, UWV\, Netherlands\n Niels Lieman is a seasoned expert in employment services and pensions management. For more than 14 years\, he has held various positions at the Dutch public employment service\, UWV\, where he has contributed to the development of online services\, human resources\, and the management of the objection and appeals departments. In 2020\, Niels was appointed Head of International Relations at the UWV\, leveraging global best practice to improve employment services. He also plays a key role in the UWV pension fund\, as general secretary and chairman of the audit\, finance and risk committee.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Frank Verduijn\nLabour Market Information Advisor\, UWV\, Netherlands\n Frank has been working at the UWV for around ten years\, and in the Labour Market Department since 2018. As a labour market analyst\, he is responsible for researching the current state of the Dutch labour market\, as well as trends and developments in the labour field. He also acts as an internal trainer and external spokesperson on these issues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Michael van der Cammen\nDirecteur des relations internationales\, Federal Employment Agency\, Germany\n Michael van der Cammen is Director of International Relations\, responsible for the division dealing with migration\, recognition of certificates\, admission to the labour market and international advice 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cecilie Glomseth\nSenior Integration Adviser\, Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration\, Norway\n Cecilie Glomseth is Senior Integration Advisor at NAV\, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. A historian of religion by training\, she has in-depth expertise in integration\, focusing on strengthening the multicultural skills of NAV’s advisers. For the past three years\, she has led initiatives on the use of interpreters\, multicultural competence and the fight against discrimination and digital exclusion. Cecilie has also played a crucial role in the care of refugees\, particularly those displaced from Ukraine\, contributing to social inclusion in Norway.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Shawn Mendes\nDirector of International Affairs\, Arbetsförmedlingen\, Sweden\n Shawn Mendes is Director of International Affairs at Arbetsförmedlingen\, Sweden’s public employment service. He has a wealth of experience at various Swedish institutions\, including the Swedish Council for Higher Education\, Vinnova\, the Ministry of Education and Research\, and Skolverket. Before moving to Sweden in 2002\, he worked in Canada as a policy advisor and in the public sector in British Columbia\, where he specialised in international trade and labour market policy. Shawn holds a BA from Simon Fraser and Carleton Universities in Canada\, and an MA 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 Ms Sarah Demuynck\nPolicy Advisor\, VDAB\, Belgium\n Labour market policy advisor specialising in the employment of third-country nationals and new arrivals in Flanders. The focus is on local links with migration policy and the activation of people not in 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 Mr Jo Discart\nManager of the provincial network of local authorities\, VDAB\, Belgium\n The provincial network manager has a supra-local and strategic role. It monitors local partnerships at provincial level\, based on its expertise in working with organisational networks and managing strategic relationships in cooperation with local authorities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Inga Balnanosienė\nDirector of the Employment Service at the Ministry of Social Security and Labour\, Vice-President of the EU PES network in Lithuania\n Inga Balnanosiene is the Director of the Lithuanian Employment Service\, under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour\, and Vice-President of the PES Network of the European Union. With over 15 years’ experience in the public employment service\, she has coordinated the implementation of labour market policies and contributed to the development of new and innovative employment services. She plays a key role in coordinating national research into labour market needs\, ensuring a balance between skills supply and demand. Inga works closely with stakeholders to address skills shortages and is actively engaged at European level to integrate best practice from Member States into Lithuanian public employment services\, thereby promoting sustainable employment and social inclusion.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Cristina Mereuta\nSenior Expert in Human Capital Development\, Coordinator of Active Labour Market Policies\, European Training Foundation\, Italy\n Cristina Mereuta is Senior Expert in Human Capital Development and Coordinator of Active Labour Market Policies at the European Training Foundation (ETF) in Italy. She leads the ETF’s project on active labour market policies\, focusing on transition to employment\, career guidance\, and work-based learning. Cristina advises EU neighbouring countries on the implementation of programmes inspired by the EU Youth Guarantee\, while contributing to research on skills matching and school-to-work transition. Prior to the ETF\, she worked for the Romanian Ministry of Labour\, where she was responsible for employment policy and collaborated with international organisations such as the European Commission and the 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 Federico Muñiz Alonso\nDeputy Director of Statistics and Information\n Federico Muñiz Alonso is Deputy Director General of Statistics and Information at SEPE\, Spain’s public employment service. He graduated in physics from the University of Barcelona in 1992\, and began his career as a mathematics teacher in secondary schools\, where he also held management positions from 1995 to 2008. Since 2008\, he has been coordinating the information systems of the public employment services of Spain’s autonomous regions. He also oversees the SEPE’s Observatory of Occupations\, which analyses labour market trends and prepares reports on training needs. Federico represents Spain on a number of European committees\, including the Indicators Group of the European Commission’s Employment Committee and the Benchlearning project of the PES 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 Mr Victor Santa-Bárbara Rupérez\nDirecteur de la province de Barcelone\, Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal Espagne\n Law degree from the University of Alcalá de Henares. Master’s degree in leadership and public service from Menendez Pelayo University. Provincial Director of the Barcelona SEPE since 2012. Head of the Barcelona Observatory of Professions. Professor at the University of Barcelona. Author of more than 25 articles on employment and social security. Author of several legal works.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Ivan Barbalić\nDirecteur\, Agence du travail et de l’emploi\, Bosnie-Herzégovine\n Ivan Barbalic est le directeur de l’Agence pour le travail et l’emploi de Bosnie-Herzégovine depuis janvier 2024. Diplômé de l’université de Bridgeport et titulaire d’une maîtrise conjointe de l’université de Sarajevo et de l’université de Bologne\, il a également obtenu un Mid-Career Master in Public Administration à la Harvard Kennedy School en 2021. Ancien ambassadeur de Bosnie-Herzégovine en Russie et représentant permanent auprès des Nations unies\, il a présidé le Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU en 2011. Avant son poste actuel\, il a été conseiller principal du premier ministre du canton de Sarajevo et a joué un rôle clé dans divers projets de gouvernance et d’intégration européenne. Il est également l’un des fondateurs de l’ACIPS\, un groupe de réflexion influent à 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 Ms Venera Bidakhmetova\nHead of Division\, e-Learning Development Department\, Enbek\, Kazakhstan\n Venera Bidakhmetova is an EdTech leader who has led the growth of Skills Enbek\, a skills development platform with over 450\,000 users. As Head of Division at the Centre for Workforce Development in Kazakhstan\, she led initiatives to expand online course offerings and foster partnerships with industry. Recognised for her contributions in this field\, Venera holds the Future Skills Master badge awarded by the Skills Lab network of the European Training Foundation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Živa Štiglic\nSenior Adviser\, International Department\, Slovenian Employment Service\n Živa Štiglic is a Senior Adviser in the International Department of the Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS). With a Master’s degree in law\, she plays a key role in the implementation of interstate labour and employment agreements\, as well as in cooperation with other labour market actors\, both nationally and internationally. Previously\, Živa was responsible for the central employers’ office at ESS\, where she developed new approaches to engaging employers. She has also worked as an expert for Socieux+\, helping to strengthen countries’ capacity to manage employment strategies and social protection systems. URL:https://wapes.org/event/regional-conference-europe-region-skills-shortages-with-switzerland-seco-and-the-netherlands-uwv/?lang=en LOCATION:Lugano\, Suisse ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-Lugano.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTSTAMP:20260604T030725 CREATED:20240513T041127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T141448Z UID:260453-1721088000-1721260799@wapes.org SUMMARY:Mitigating Future Skills Gaps: Progressing Into a Digital World of Work DESCRIPTION:Kuala Lumpur\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n July 16 & 17\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Power Point\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEME 1 – Workforce and the Evolution of Digitalisation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THE FUTURE WE WANT\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REVOLUTIONIZING PES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEME 2 – Digital Literacy in Labour market\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DIGITAL LITERACY & EDUCATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LEARNING INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n USING DIGITAL TOOLS FOR THE DISADVANTAGED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THEME 3 – Utilizing Digital Solutions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HYBRID JOB COUNSELING SERVICES\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DIGITAL TOOLS IN EDUCATION\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DIGITALISATION OF PES\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 July 16\, 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 Registration\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 Opening Remarks - Photo Sessions\n \n 08:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1. YBhg. Dato’ Sri Khairul Dzaimee bin Daud\nSecretary General\, Ministry of Human Resource\, Malaysia \n2. Dr. Imane Belmati\nWAPES President • Managing Director\, ANAPEC Morocco\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 09:30\n \n YBhg. Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohammed Azman bin Aziz Mohammed\nGroup Chief Executive Officer PERKESO\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 10:00\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 Theme 1 Workforce and the Evolution of Digitalisation: Helping Workers Cope With the Promise and Pitfalls of Digitalisation\n \n 10:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator : \nMs. Makiko Matsumoto\nEmployment Specialist\, ILO DWT-ROAP Bangkok\, Thailand \nPresentations: \n1.H.E. Mrs. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK\nDirector-General\, SESRIC \n2.Mr. Jerome Papa Lucas\nDepartment’s Bureau of Local Employment\, Philippines \n3. En Azirruan bin Ariffin\nPERKESO\, Malaysia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Theme 2 Digital Literacy in Labour Market: Promoting Digital Literacy and Education (Part I)\n \n 11:45\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: \nMs Havva Huseynli\nHead of the International Partnership Division\, APEA Azerbaijan \nPresentations: \nToghrul Alakbarov\nHead of the Central Career Branch\, APEA Azerbaijan \nNik Naharuddin Mohd Nasir\nHead of Digital Talent & Entrepreneurship\, Digital Industry Acceleration Division. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Theme 2 : Digital Literacy in Labour Market: Promoting Digital Literacy and Education (Part II)\n \n 14:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: \nMs Havva Huseynli\nHead of the International Partnership Division\, APEA Azerbaijan \nPresentations: \n1. Dr. Ram Raj Gopal\nDirector\, Innovation & Strategy Airasia Academy \n2. Dr. Jasmine Begum\nDirector of Legal\, Corporate & Government Affairs\, Microsoft ASEAN and New 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshment\n \n 16:00\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 End of the first day\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 Official dinner reception\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 July 17\, 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 Home\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 Theme 3: Utilizing Digital Solutions: Digital Tools to Address the Needs of Disadvantaged Groups (Part I).\n \n 09:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: \nMs. Barbora Novotna Svojse\nPartnership Officer\, WAPES Executive Secretariat \nPresentations: \n1. Ms. Sereyvorlak Hang\nDeputy Director-General\, NEA Cambodia \n2.Maj Prof. Dr. R. Logeswaran A/L N Rajasvaran\nDean\, Faculty of Computing and Digital Technology Help 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Break\n \n 10:15\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 Theme 3 Utilizing Digital Solutions: Digital Tools to Address the Needs of Disadvantaged Groups (Part II)\n \n 10:30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: \nMs. Barbora Novotna Svojse\nPartnership Officer\, WAPES Executive Secretariat \nPresentations: \n1. Ms. Takasaki Minako\nDeputy Director of the Employment Security Bureau\, MHLW Japan \n2. Dr. Lee Sang-Hyeon\nResearch Fellow\, KEIS 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 Closing\n \n 11:30\n \n Vice President Asia Pacific Region 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lunch\n \n 12:00\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 Excursion\n \n 14:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Departure to Putrajaya \n\nVisits at Menara PERKESO Putrajaya\nTour of prominent locations in Putrajaya\nCruise and dinner at Marina Putrajaya\n\nDeparture to Intercontinental Hotel\, Kuala Lumpur\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 End\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 Regional Asia-Pacific Conference: : Mitigating Future Skills Gaps: Progressing Into a Digital World of Work\nJuly 16 and 17\, 2024\, Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia\n  \nThe forward-looking theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Mitigating Future Skills Gaps: Progressing Into a Digital World of Work’. WAPES and PERKESO will mark another significant milestone from all PES’s countries discussion on empowering labour market stakeholders as well as thriving an increasingly digitalised world. \nThe global workforce is in the midst of seismic change as digitization permeates all aspects of industry and commerce. Technological advances are redefining roles and workflows\, while creating opportunities and challenges for workers. The conference aims to delve into these complexities\, offering insights and solutions to bridge the gap between the promises and pitfalls of digitization\, through the three thematic sessions described below: \n1. Helping workers cope with the promises and pitfalls of digitization\nThe promise of digitization lies in its potential to improve productivity\, efficiency and innovation. However\, it also presents challenges such as job displacement\, skills obsolescence and intensifying competition. According to the World Economic Forum\, half the world’s workforce may need to be retrained in the next two years\, and 1.1 billion jobs will be transformed by technology over the next decade. This discussion will explore strategies to help workers adapt to the digital landscape while mitigating the risks of job displacement and skills mismatch. \n2. Promoting digital literacy and education\nDigital literacy is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for participation in the modern workforce; however\, according to PwC\, 75% of decision-makers in Asia-Pacific countries are concerned that their respective workforces are falling behind in the race to acquire digital skills This session will focus on initiatives to promote digital literacy and education\, including the development of curricula\, training programs and lifelong learning opportunities. By equipping people with the necessary digital skills\, we can give them the means to thrive in the digital economy. \n3. Digital tools to meet the needs of disadvantaged groups\nDespite the transformative potential of digitization\, some groups\, such as low-income earners\, minorities and people with disabilities\, face barriers that prevent them from accessing and benefiting from digital tools and technologies. The International Labour Organization reports that vulnerable populations are at greater risk of being left behind in the digital transformation. This session will explore innovative approaches and inclusive technologies designed to meet the specific needs of disadvantaged groups\, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital revolution. \nThrough these discussions\, the conference aims to catalyze collaborative efforts between policymakers\, employers and educators to mitigate digital skills gaps and foster inclusive growth in an increasingly digital world of work. \n  \nThe working language of the conference will be English. \nSave these dates in your calendars now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Practicalities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Concept Note & call for speakers URL:https://wapes.org/event/mitigating-future-skills-gaps-progressing-into-a-digital-world-of-work/?lang=en LOCATION:Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-Malaisie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240625T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240625T121500 DTSTAMP:20260604T030726 CREATED:20240312T104429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T073044Z UID:259087-1719315000-1719317700@wapes.org SUMMARY:PES reform WEBINAR : The role of PES in responding to global megatrends DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n June 25\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “PES Reform” – The role of PES in responding to global megatrends\nOnline\, Tuesday 25 June 2024 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (CET)\nWAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe\, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment\, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. \nThe activity\, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024\, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. \nThese events take place in English. \nRegister via the link below: URL:https://wapes.org/event/pes-reform-webinar-the-role-of-pes-in-responding-to-global-megatrends-2/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/banner-zoom-european-region-megatrends-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240612T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030726 CREATED:20240108T114254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T122708Z UID:257960-1718197200-1718200800@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, The world of PES : a presentation by the Austrian PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n 12th of June 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\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 by the Austrian Public Employment Service\, AMS\nOnline\, 12th of June 2024\, 1pm – 2 pm CET\nThis webinar will focus on Austrian labour market\, the AMS’s role and other topics to discover. Join us in exploring how these elements shape employment in Austria.\n \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 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 Julian Hiebl\nInternational Coordinator·Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS)\nMr Julian Hiebl coordinates international relations at the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS). He holds a master’s degree in political science and history from the University of Vienna. Before joining AMS\, he worked for more than 15 years at the Austrian Ministry of Labour and was seconded to the European Commission as a national expert. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-a-presentation-by-the-austrian-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-AMS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240604T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240604T121500 DTSTAMP:20260604T030726 CREATED:20240312T103224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T143830Z UID:259084-1717500600-1717503300@wapes.org SUMMARY:PES reform WEBINAR : Cooperation with external providers in the provision of employment services DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n June 04\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “PES reform” – Cooperation with external providers in the provision of employment services (contracting-out\, outsourcing questions)\nOnline\, June 04\, 2024\, from 11:30 to 12:15 CET\nWAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe\, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment\, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. \nThe activity\, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024\, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. \nThese events take place in English. \nRegister via the link below: URL:https://wapes.org/event/pes-reform-webinar-cooperation-with-external-providers-in-the-provision-of-employment-services-2/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/banner-zoom-european-region-cooperation-with-external-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240515T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030726 CREATED:20240108T101822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T122545Z UID:257928-1715778000-1715781600@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES : presentation of the Swedish PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n May 15\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\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 WEBINAR “The World of Public Employment Services” – Presentation of the Swedish PES\, Arbetsförmedlingen\nOnline\, May 15\, 2024\, from 13:00 to 14:00 CET\nThis webinar will revolve around Swedish Workforce Dynamics\, offering a comprehensive view of the labour market in Sweden\, the role of the Public Employment Service of Sweden\, and other intriguing subjects waiting to be uncovered. \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 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 Shawn Mendes\nDirector of International Affairs·Arbetsförmedlingen\nMr Shawn 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. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-swedish-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-sweden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240430T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240430T121500 DTSTAMP:20260604T030726 CREATED:20240312T101018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T122715Z UID:259081-1714476600-1714479300@wapes.org SUMMARY:PES reform WEBINAR : Internal transformation processes within PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n April 30\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Internal transformation processes within PES (organisational change\, skills development\, innovation\, new management strategies) and the role of impact evaluations:\nOnline\, Tuesday 30 April 2024 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (CET)\nWAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe\, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment\, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. \nThe activity\, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024\, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. \nThese events take place in English. \nRegister via the link below: URL:https://wapes.org/event/pes-reform-webinar-internal-transformation-processes-within-pes-2/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/banner-zoom-european-region-internal-transformation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240416T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030727 CREATED:20240105T151134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T101758Z UID:257902-1713272400-1713276000@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES : presentation of the Swiss PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n April 16\, 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 \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” – Presentation of the Swiss PES\, SECO\nOnline\, April 16\, 2024\, de 13h00 à 14h00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the Swiss workforce\, providing a comprehensive perspective on the labour market in Switzerland. We will explore the role of the Public Employment Service of Switzerland and delve into various intriguing subjects that await discovery. Join us in this exploration as we uncover how these elements intricately shape employment dynamics in 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 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 Dorit GRIGA\nSenior Manager of International Relations·State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)\n\nDr. Dorit Griga works as Senior Manager of International Relations at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in the Labour Market/Unemployment Insurance division. She has a background in the Social Sciences. Prior to working at SECO\, she was employed as Executive Secretary of the Scholarship Concordat at the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education where she was also involved in a project to adjust the financing of higher education institutions. Moreover\, she worked at the Swiss University for Vocational Education and Training and in the Department of Sociology of Education at the University of Bern. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martin GASSER\nScientific Advisor·State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)\n\nMartin Gasser works as a Scientific Advisor at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in the Labour Market/Unemployment Insurance division. His main tasks include performance management\, steering and strategy development for the Public Employment Services (PES). He has a background in Social Sciences and Statistics. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-the-swiss-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-SECO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240402T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240402T121500 DTSTAMP:20260604T030727 CREATED:20240312T095202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T141919Z UID:259078-1712057400-1712060100@wapes.org SUMMARY:PES reform Webinars : Digitalisation of services\, remote services\, work format DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n April 02\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR on PES reform : Digitalisation of services\, remote services\, work format (impact of teleworking\, share of office and homework etc.)\nOnline\, April 02\, 2024\, from 11.30 am to 12.15 pm CET\nWAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe\, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment\, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. \nThe activity\, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024\, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. \nThese events take place in English. URL:https://wapes.org/event/pes-reform-webinars-digitalisation-of-services-remote-services-work-format-2/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/banner-zoom-european-region-digitalisation-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240305T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240305T121500 DTSTAMP:20260604T030727 CREATED:20240312T090017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T141612Z UID:259075-1709638200-1709640900@wapes.org SUMMARY:PES reform webinars : The evolution of the profession of job counsellor and its place in the organisation DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n 5 March 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “PES Reform” – The evolution of the profession of job counsellor and its place in the organisation\nOnline\, Tuesday 5 March 2024 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. CET\nWAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe\, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment\, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. \nThe activity\, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024\, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. \nThese events take place in English. URL:https://wapes.org/event/pes-reforme-webinars-the-evolution-of-the-profession-of-job-counsellor-and-its-place-in-the-organisation-2/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/banner-zoom-european-region-job-conselor-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240304T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030727 CREATED:20240105T145138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T053053Z UID:257875-1709553600-1709557200@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, the world of PES: presentation of SEPE\, the Spanish PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n March 4\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\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 Spanish PES\, SEPE\nOnline\, March 04\, 2024\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET\nThis webinar will focus on the dynamics of the Spanish labour market\, providing a comprehensive overview of the Spanish labour market\, the role of the Spanish Public Employment Service and other interesting topics..\nThe event will be held in Spanish\, with interpretation available in English and French.\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 Belen REBOLLO MORAL\nDeputy Director General for Active Employment Policies·Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE)\nWith more than twenty years of experience in employment policies\, she has held technical and managerial positions in public administration and is currently responsible for the definition of objectives\, strategies and methodology of actions in the field of active employment support policies and coordination of their promotion in collaboration with the Autonomous Communities and social partners\, as well as the promotion and monitoring of the Recovery\, Transformation and Resilience Plan in the Spanish Employment Service (SEPE). Its functions include the implementation of the Spanish Employment Activation Strategy 2021- 2024 and the definition of the Annual Employment Policy Plans in collaboration with the National Employment System. She develops the planning and promotion of the public training offer for employed workers and the coordination of its implementation through the State Foundation for Employment Training. Teaching expert with more than 3\,000 hours of training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ana María CIMENT BLASCO\nDeputy Director General of Unemployment Benefits·Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE)\nGraduated in Law from the University of Valencia; I joined in 1996 as a civil servant of the State\, in the Senior Corps of Technicians of the Social Security Administration. During my professional career\, I have developed several management positions in Barcelona and Valencia\, at the General Treasury of the Social Security Service\, and more recently in the State Public Employment Service where I joined in 2016. Since January 2023. I hold the position of Deputy Director General of Unemployment Benefits in the Spanish Public Employment Service (SEPE). URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-presentation-of-sepe-the-spanish-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-SEPE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224 DTSTAMP:20260604T030727 CREATED:20230227T145258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T143710Z UID:254128-1708560000-1708732799@wapes.org SUMMARY:PES and Entrepreneurship "A challenge for inclusive and sustainable economic development" DESCRIPTION:Tunis\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n February 22 and 23\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Marketplace\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biographies\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Practicalities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n are pleased to announce the upcoming Conference on \nPES and Entrepreneurship “A challenge for inclusive and sustainable economic development”\nWhat roles for PES? New tools\, new support methods\nTunis\, February 22 and 23\, 2024\nEntrepreneurship is now one of the key drivers of economic development in countries worldwide.The assessment\, encouragement and support of entrepreneurs who are turning ideas and projects into new businesses is a priority for economic development and involves many actors\, including the Public Employment Services (PES). \nIn many countries of the South\, the development of entrepreneurship is seen as an effective way of dealing with the complexities of the labour market. This includes : \n\nProviding new integration opportunities for the thousands of young graduates entering the labour market each year.\nContributing directly to the reduction of informal employment by supporting individual initiatives and promoting the social dimension of entrepreneurship through the development of the social and solidarity economy (SSE).\nReducing inequality and discrimination by facilitating access to support tools and programmes for the most vulnerable groups (promoting women’s entrepreneurship\, creating integration activities for young people experiencing difficulties or people with disabilities\, etc.).\n\nEntrepreneurship also plays a leading role in driving innovation\, seizing the opportunities offered by the development of digital technologies\, the emergence of a new economy and new forms of work. \nFinally\, the future challenges that our societies will face in terms of climate change and demographic change also provide an excellent breeding ground for the promotion of entrepreneurial initiatives in our “business incubators”. \nIn this context\, ANETI is organising an international conference on the 22nd and 23rd of February 2024 on the topic “PES and Entrepreneurship: a challenge for inclusive and sustainable economic development”. \nSharing best practice and learning from successful experiences in promoting entrepreneurship is the overall objective of the conference. \nWe cordially invite you to respond to the call for contributions\, which will be sent to you shortly. Further practical information and details of the event programme will be provided soon. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Day 1: 22 February 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 Opening speech\n \n 09:00\n \n • Mr Lotfi Dhieb : Ministre de l’Emploi et de la Formation Professionnelle• Mme Imane Belmaati Presidente of WAPES et Director General of ANAPEC (Morocco)• Mme Jaqueline Groth\, German Cooperation Attaché at the German Embassy in Tunisia• Ms Férihane Korbi Boussoffara: Managing Director of 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 Introductory panel: Public Employment Services\, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development \n \n 9h30\n \n • Ms. Leila Belkhiria Jaber – President of the National Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CNFCE)• Mr Habib Karaouli – Chairman & CEO de Capital African Partners Bank (CAP Bank)• Mr Mongi Bédoui– International employment/training expert and Community 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Session 1: Cultural entrepreneurship and the creation of opportunities\n \n 10:50\n \n Success Story n°1 : Enactus TBS avec le Projet WAFEER (05 mn) \n\nSession 1: Cultural entrepreneurship and the creation of opportunities \n\nHow do you identify potential entrepreneurs?\nWhat approaches\, tools and partnerships with the education system and support structures (schools\, colleges\, universities\, training centres\, consular chambers\, investment banks) are needed to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and taste?\nWhat pathways\, what coordination and what services?\n\nPanellists \n•Ms Faten Ayari– Manager of Espace Entreprendre Sousse -ANETI (Tunisia)• Mr Walid Barhoumi and Ms Imen Ghelala – the status of the student entrepreneur SALEEM project (Tunisia) with Mr Karem Chatti• Mr Séverin Lekoumba– Directeur Central ANPE (Gabon)• Ms Marjorie Montegnies and Ms Séverine Intini – ACTIRIS (Belgium – Brussels-Capital Region) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation ANETI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Project SALEEM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation ANPE Gabon\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation ACTIRIS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 marketplace with start-up pitches (60 min)\n \n 12:20\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 BREAK\n \n 13:20\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marketplace visit and activities\n \n 14:20\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2: Entrepreneurship: a lever for action to overcome informality and social exclusion\n \n 15:00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Success Story 2: Ms Oumayma Hajjej (Coolni Biscuit project) (5 mins) \nSession 2: Entrepreneurship: a lever for action to overcome informality and social exclusion \n\nThe transition from the informal to the formal sector as a logic of opportunity\nActions and impact of the Social Solidarity Economy on the informal sector\nFacilitating the transition from unemployment to self-employment and business creation\n\nPanellists \n\nMrs Evita Simsone – Director of the Latvian State Employment Agency\nMme Florence Dumontier Director Europe and International Relations Directorate General France Travail\nCéline Jaeggy Director of Legal and Institutional Affairs -UNEDIC (France)\n Mme Asma Ben Hassen – Fondatrice et Présidente « Tunisia Inclusive Labor Institut » et M. Chawki Ghariani – Conseiller Entrepreneuriat (ANETI) « Statut auto-entrepreneur »\nMr James Kittos – ASURIA (Australia)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Letonia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation France Travail\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation UNEDIC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation ASURIA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n End of the first day\n \n 17:00\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 Day 2: 23 February 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 3: Digital entrepreneurship\, new opportunities and new forms of work and new forms of services for PES\n \n 09:00\n \n Success Story 3: Youssef Boufaid / CEO & Co-founder | Transforming the Gaming Industry at Herodot Studio (5 mins) \nSession 3: Digital entrepreneurship\, new opportunities and new forms of work and new forms of services for PES \n\n\n\n\n\nRisks and opportunities of the Gig Economy\, and capitalising on skills.\nImpact of new service platforms?\nWhat ecosystems are needed to encourage the development of start-ups?\nHow can the PES adapt to supporting these new forms of entrepreneurship?\n\n\n\n\n\nPanellists \n• Ms Inga Balnanosienė – Directrice des Services d’Emploi au sein du Ministère de la Sécurité Sociale et du Travail (Lituanie)\n• Ms Asma Ben Hassen – Founder and President of « Tunisia Inclusive Labor Institut »\n• Mr. Mohamed Salah Frad – DG UGFS-NA / President ATIC (Tunisia)\n• Mrs Kate Trott – Head of International Relations\, Department for Work and Pensions\, DWP-Department for Work and Pensions (UK)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Lituania\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Tunisia Inclusive Labour Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation ATIC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Session 4: Entrepreneurship and Megatrends\n \n 10:50\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Success Story 4.1: Mr Lotfi Hamadi – Social entrepreneur / Founder Wallah We can (10mn) \nSession 4: Entrepreneurship and Megatrends \n\nEconomic development: green and silver?\nWhat motivates eco-innovative entrepreneurs? How can we support them?\nThe Social Solidarity Economy\, a lever for economic development and social integration\n\nPanellists \n\nMrs Chéma Gargouri – CEO TAMSS – Tunisian Association for Management and Social Stability\nMrs Živa Štiglic – Senior advisor in international department of the Employment Agency of Slovenia- (Slovenia )\nMr Anouar Alaoui– Director of Partnership\, Communication and Cooperation Agence Nationale de Promotion de l’Emploi et des Compétences ANAPEC (Morocco)\nMr Aoud Abd Razagh EL BECHIR – Director of the Skills Development Department – TECHGHIL (Mauritania)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation TAMSS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Slovenia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation Morocco ANAPEC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Broadcast of a recording of "GERME training" Espace Entreprendre Mahdia (10mn)\n \n 12:20\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Success Story 4.2: Orange economy (5 mins) Ahmed Amine Azouzi\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feedback and recommendations Closing speech\n \n 12:35\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Biographies\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nizar YAICHE\nformer Finance Minister of the Republic of Tunisia and currently Partner and member of the Global Executive Leadership Team at PwC.\nHomme politique et haut fonctionnaire tunisien il occupe le poste de ministre des Finances en 2020. \nIn March 2021\, he presented President Kaïs Saïed with a plan of 500 measures focusing on the economy\, social issues\, justice and public services\, drawn up with the help of around 100 experts. \nIn May 2021\, he rejoined PwC as partner in charge of strategic aspects and international cooperation between Europe\, the United States\, the Middle East and Africa and then joined its Leadership Team\, which led him\, in addition to his regional responsibilities in the field of development aid\, to intervene on a global scale with governments and public administrations to refine and implement their strategies\, particularly in technological matters and digital transformation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BEDOUI Mongi\nFormation in Human Sciences and Development: Doctorate in Education Science (University of Cergy Paris)\, Master’s Degree in Development Sociology (University of Tunis)\, Master’s Degree in Human Sciences (History and Geography\, University of Tunis)\, Postgraduate Certificate in Development (Institute of Lausanne – Switzerland and ITAAUT Tunis) and Higher Certificate in Training and Employment – University of Grenoble. Additionally\, holds a professional diploma in training trainers of the World Bank Institute in the FGB Base Management Training Method. Member of the World Order of International Experts OMEI in Geneva/ Researcher and member of the Laboratory “Bonheurs” of the University of Cergy in Paris France.\nMr. Bedoui has 18 years’ professional experience in the Tunisian Administration\, serving as the Central Director of Employment and Vocational Guidance\, Central Director of Small Enterprises\, Director General of Employment and Emigration at the Ministry of Employment and Training\, CEO/Founder of the Tunisian Employment Agency\, and Vice President of AMSEP for 3 years. He has also served as Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Ambassador representing Tunisia at the League of Arab States in Cairo. \nWith 22 years as an expert in employment\, vocational training\, and sustainable development\, Mr. Bedoui has worked for various international institutions such as the European Union\, World Bank\, UNDP\, AFD\, GIZ\, ADB\, … He is technical coordinator of projects for an international study company and has been the coordinator and head technical assistance projects in the MENA region\, Morocco\, Algeria\, DRC\, Mauritania\, Sao Tome and Principe\, Syria\, Yemen\, Gulf states and other countries in organizing\, managing\, and supporting employment services\, entrepreneurship\, and mobility in the development of training engineering and professional didactics\, as well as providing technical assistance in the management of sustainable local development projects. \nMr Mongi Bedoui has also been a researcher at the University of Cergy (France)\, Bonheurs laboratory since 1998\, working on the themes of vocational training\, employment and entrepreneurship.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Youssef Boufaied\nCEO & Co-founder | Transforming the Gaming Industry at Herodot Studio \nYoussef Boufaied\, a computer engineer who graduated from ESPRIT in 2018\, has devoted eight years of his career to freelance mobile development.\nDriven by a passion for the video game industry\, he joined one of the first startups in Tunisia as an iOS developer. \nIn 2018\, he founded Herodot Studio\, becoming a key player in this sector in Tunisia. As the CEO and co-founder\, he led the studio to success\, successfully integrating augmented reality into their creations. \nHis visionary leadership and commitment to the growth of the video game industry in Africa make him an inspiring figure in the 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 Karim CHATTI\nCEO and co-founder of DeepVolt\, one of the TOP 50 mobility startups in Europe\, and renewable energy engineer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oumayma HAJJEJ\nfounder and CEO of Coolny Biscuits\nMy entrepreneurial journey began during my higher education\, during which I launched my business at the age of 21\, directly from my home. This adventure\, born out of a passion for entrepreneurship and challenge\, has led me to where I am today: at the helm of a company that employs 8 collaborators and collaborates with some of the most prestigious brands of Tunisia. \nHolder of a Master’s degree in Management and Strategy from IHEC Carthage\, I have also deepened my skills and understanding of human dynamics through a diploma in mediation. This combination of skills allows me to take a holistic approach in managing my business and professional relationships. \nMy presentation at this conference will focus on the evolution of Coolny Biscuits\, from its humble beginnings in an informal setting to its current status as a formal business success. I will share my journey\, the challenges faced\, and how I overcame obstacles to realize my vision. My experience underscores the importance of perseverance\, innovation\, and the ability to navigate the complexities of the business world.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lofti HAMADI\nCEO deWallah We Can\nLotfi Hamadi is a Tunisian French entrepreneur who defines himself as a “Concept Creator”. Born in Kesra in 1976\, he left Tunisia at an early age with his family to settle in France. After starting his studies in law\, he was drawn into the nightlife scene at Bains Douches and became one of the youngest nightclub managers in France within the Bertrand Group. After opening a summer establishment in Tunisia\, he was disappointed by systemic corruption and\, more importantly\, the lack of a work culture\, so he decided not to renew the experience. In 2003\, he flew to Canada and achieved success in the nightlife industry\, becoming the manager of the best nightclub on the East Coast of Canada at the time\, the Tribe Hyperclub. \nIn 2011\, spurred by the Tunisian Revolution\, \, convinced that economic development is the key to establishing democracy. He launched the Wallah We Can initiative\, aiming to work voluntarily for childhood\, believing that investing in education to support students’ development is crucial for the country’s progress. At the same time\, he dedicated the rest of his free time to his professional career in his field as a consultant for hotels and restaurants\, ensuring his economic independence and partially financing Wallah We Can projects. \nHis approach includes creating entrepreneurial solutions to meet social and environmental issues\, convinced that only income-generating solutions can have a real impact and sustainability. Thus\, he founded GreenSchool\, a model public school financed by an energizing farm (producing 45\,000 kilowatts/year) and an agricultural farm (producing 150 fruits and vegetables/year). He also established Ecolibree\, which advocates for menstrual justice by producing and selling washable sanitary pants\, with profits funding free distribution for those facing menstrual poverty. \nIn 2016\, he was listed among “the personalities who will leave their mark on Africa.” \nIn 2024\, he secured financing of 1 million euros from the Netherlands to expand his model to the scale of the Bizerte Governorate. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Faten AYARI \nANETI\nFaten AYARI has over twenty years’ experience with the National Agency for Employment and Self Employment in Tunisia. She oversaw the Executive Employment Office in Sousse\, which gave her extensive knowledge of the region’s economic fabric and business environment. She was then given the task of setting up the Espace Entreprendre\, for which she is still responsible. \nShe has played an active role in boosting entrepreneurship in the Sousse region by establishing partnerships and helping to create networks between the various players involved in business creation. She has also been a member of several think tanks on improving EAPs in Tunisia. \nFaten AYARI has\, among other things\, taken part in an expert mission to the National Employment Fund – Cameroon as part of South-South cooperation\, and she has also been asked to act as an expert in the TEAM project\, to give an account of the expert’s missions between issues and personal and professional 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 Walid BARHOUMI\nProfessor of computer science at the National School of Engineers of Carthage\nWalid Barhoumi is a professor of computer science at the National School of Engineers of Carthage. He is also Tunisia’s national ICT contact point for the European Commission’s “Horizon Europe” framework programme. He was director of the virtual education department at the University of Carthage from 2020 to 2021. \nWalid Barhoumi has held the position of director of the Student Entrepreneur Pole at the University of Carthage (PEEC) from 2018 to 2022. Additionally\, he served as the director of the Career and Skills Certification Center (4C) at the University of Carthage from 2017 to 2020. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Division at the National Agency for Employment and Self-Employment-ANETI\nHead of Division at the National Agency for Employment and Self-Employment-ANETI\nChief Inspector – 26 years’ experience at ANETI \nEducation: – Master’s degree in Accounting Management – ISCAE\n Master’s degree in education sciences specialising in Adult Education \nCertifications :\n– International Expert in Entrepreneurship\, Vocational Guidance\, and Soft Skills\n– Certified International Trainer by the International Labor Organization (ILO)\n– Facilitator for “Education for Employment-efe” by BYB\n– Soft Skills Coach\n– Sports Development Coach\n– Trainer of Trainers at ANETI\n – Advisor to the Student Entrepreneur Pole of Carthage (PEEC) within the project “Structuring and Supporting Student Entrepreneurship in the Maghreb” (SALEEM).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Séverin LEKOUMBA\nAdministrative and Strategy Director of the National Employment Promotion Pole. \nHolder of a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance\, he has held various positions\, including Project Engineer responsible for assisting companies in implementing Technical Reassignment Units for employees laid off for economic reasons\, Provincial Agency Manager\, Head of Organization and Methods Department at the General Management\, Research Officer and Adviser to the General Manager. Expert in business creation and management\, he is also a Certified Trainer on the TRIE-CREE-GERME methodology of the International Labour Organization. He brings a total of 18 years of experience in training and supporting entrepreneurship in business creation and 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 Marjorie MONTAGNIES\nACTIRIS\nWith a Master’s degree in Applied Communication from the Institute of Higher Studies in Social Communications (IHECS)\, Marjorie initially worked in the communication and media sector. \nDriven by a strong interest in the development of knowledge and skills and their transfer in a professional context\, she continued her career in the field of adult education. She initially worked in a sectoral training centre and then within the University Institute for Continuing Education of UCL (Catholic University of Louvain). \nShe has been working for Actiris\, the Brussels Regional Employment Office\, for over 10 years. As the Brussels public employment service\, Actiris aims to become\, with its partners\, the public provider of employment solutions in Brussels\, recognized as such by both jobseekers and employers. \nMarjorie coordinates various types of partnerships\, especially those related to entrepreneurship. \nLaunching calls for projects\, selecting partners\, meeting with the various structures and organising the Brussels ecosystem\, taking part in round tables\, etc. are all part of the day-to-day work of the partnership project managers\, with the goal of offering high-quality support to Brussels jobseekers\, helping them to find or create sustainable and quality 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 Séverine INTINI\nACTIRIS\nSéverine Intini holds a degree in clinical psychology and a master’s degree in psychopedagogy in adult education (Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve). For many years\, Séverine worked in the field\, initially as a psychosocial counsellor with young people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods and later with women who were victims of human trafficking. For almost 20 years\, she has been involved in the socio-professional integration sector\, starting as a career counsellor and\, since 2012\, at Actiris\, the Brussels Regional Office for Employment\, within the Partnerships department. Séverine manages various partnership “measures”\, including those related to entrepreneurship\, in collaboration with Marjorie Montegnies. \nShe also coordinates a range of partnerships designed to support the employment of specific target groups\, such as (ex)prisoners\, illiterates\, people with mental or physical health difficulties or disabilities\, and people living in extreme poverty. Additionally\, she oversees a measure that provides support to jobseekers interested in the artistic field and looking to develop or promote their activities. Each measure is evaluated\, it involves launching calls for proposals through the drafting and publication of project specifications\, selecting applications\, concluding agreements\, and\, of course\, supporting these partners in achieving our common goal: the employment integration of Brussels jobseekers.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nFlorence DUMONTIER \, Director of Europe and International Relations at France Travail\, has many years’ solid and wide-ranging experience of PES management\, holding operational management positions in the network at all levels\, including national\, and responsibilities in the field of human resources. She set up and directed Pôle emploi’s Management University\, and then launched the project to create an e-university within the French public sector. Today\, as part of her department\, she supports the development and structuring of international mobility support services for both working people and companies\, and continues to professionalize and strengthen France Travail’s expertise in international 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 Céline JAEGGY\nUNEDIC France\nCéline Jaeggy has been Director of Legal and Institutional Affairs at Unédic since January 2021.From 2016 to the end of 2020\, she was Counselor for Social Affairs at the French Embassy in the United States.She has also worked for local authorities and held various positions at the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs. Between 2014 and 2016\, she was in charge of employment policies in the office of the Minister of Labor.She is a graduate of the Strasbourg Institute of Political Studies and a former student of ENA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Asma BEN HASSEN\nPresident of The Tunisia Inclusive Labor Institute\nAsma Ben Hassen is the president of The Tunisia Inclusive Labor Institute\, an economist fromTunisia who has spent the last ten years working to empower vulnerable Tunisian women and men. She holds a postgraduate degree in economic sciences and is working on a doctoral thesis on informality and Formalization strategies. \nAsma has ten years of experience in higher education\, where she specialized in microeconomics and labor market issues\, has a strong experience in project management and evaluation\, and business creation. Her work has focused on creating sustainable economic development through the promotion of self-employment and entrepreneurship. Asma has worked over her career to build strong partnerships with governments across North Africa\, focusing on creating inclusive economies and empowering marginalized populations.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nDirector of the Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania\nCoordinating at the national level the implementation of labour market policy\, actively participating in drafting new efficient employment services and methods\, coordinating the national research on the labour market needs\, supply\, and demand\, evaluation/assessment of the efficiency in the field of employment services\, motivation\, planning of staff\, training needs analysis\, supervising performance indicators establishment and coordinating the performance management policy. The participation in the preparation of the National Reform Programme is in line with the EU Employment Strategy and EU 2025\, the National Programme for the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Active participation in the Public Employment Services network (EU level) provided many opportunities for learning from best practices in the other Member States in designing and implementing employment\, social inclusion\, and work-related 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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Olivia BYRNE\nInternational Relationships\, Department for Work and Pensions (Royaume Uni)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 SALAH FRAD\nPresident of ATIC\nGeneral Manager\, UGFS North Africa\n\nMohamed Salah Frad is the General Manager of United Gulf Financial Services – North Africa (a subsidiary of Kipco Group)\, which is a portfolio management company offering a wide range of services such as managed portfolio services\, fund services\, and consultative services. \nMr. Frad has a large experience in Corporate Finance\, Asset Management\, \nFinancial Restructuring\, and Evaluation. Before joining the Kipco Group in 2008\, Mr. Frad served as the Director of Research at MAC SA and led the initial public offerings of 6 companies as the head of the research department. \nMr. Frad holds an International Certificate of “Investment Analyst (CIIA)” and an Executive MBA\, in addition to a diploma from the Higher School of Commerce (HEC). Mr. Frad is a member of the ATA (Tunisian Association of Financial Analysis). \nSince August 2017\, he has also held the position of President of the Tunisian Association of Venture Capital Investors “ATIC.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n James KITTOS\nDirector\, Marketing and SE\, ASURIA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chéma GARGOURI\nFounder-Director of TAMSS\nChéma Gargouri is the Founder-Director of TAMSS\, a national NGO specializing in the economic and social empowerment of women and youth. Through TAMSS\, Chéma has designed and managed over 200 development programs\, impacting more than 12\,000 women and youth. She is also a consultant for NGOs and international development organizations\, having held the position of Country/Program Director. \nHer main areas of expertise include the creation and consolidation of social enterprises\, women’s entrepreneurship\, and livelihood development for disadvantaged populations. A graduate of the University of Tunis in languages and human sciences\, Chéma has also an MBA in Impact Entrepreneurship offered by the E4Impact Foundation\, University of Central Tunisia\, and ALTIS Graduate School of Business in Milan\, Italy. She is expected to graduate at the end of February 2024. \nChéma is a Summer Fellow of the Center on Democracy Development\, and Rule of Law (2009) at Stanford University\, USA. She graduated from the Executive Management of NGOs program (2014) at Georgetown University\, USA\, and holds a certificate of completion from the Executive Social Entrepreneurship Program at the Graduate School of Business\, Stanford University (2016).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 STIGLIC\nExpert 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). Its functions include the implementation of interstate labor and employment agreements\, as well as cooperation with other labor market players and public employment services in 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 Anouar ALAOUI\nDirector of Partnership\, Communication and Cooperation Agence Nationale de Promotion de l’Emploi et des Compétences ANAPEC (Morocco) URL:https://wapes.org/event/pes-and-entrepreneurship-a-challenge-for-inclusive-and-sustainable-economic-development/?lang=en LOCATION:Tunis\, Tunisie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lAmphitheatre-El-Djem.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240214T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030728 CREATED:20240105T134902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T053840Z UID:257842-1707915600-1707919200@wapes.org SUMMARY:WEBINAR\, The world of PES : a presentation by the Public Employment Service of Slovenia DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n 14th of February 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 \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 “WAPES World of Public Employment Services” WEBINAR – a presentation by the Public Employment Service of Slovenia\nOnline\, 14th of February 2024\, 1pm – 2pm CET\nThis webinar will revolve around Slovenian Workforce Dynamics\, offering a comprehensive view of the labour market in Slovenia\, the role of the Public Employment Service of Slovenia\, and other intriguing subjects waiting to be uncovered. Join us in this exploration as we delve into how these elements intricately influence employment dynamics in Slovenia. \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 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 Greta Metka Barbo Škerbinc\nActing Director General·Employment Service of Slovenia\n\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Živa Štiglic\nExpert in the International department·Employment Service of Slovenia\n\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.\nPreviously 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. URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-the-world-of-pes-a-presentation-by-the-public-employment-service-of-slovenia/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-Slovenia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240130T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030728 CREATED:20240108T142900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T142305Z UID:258007-1706630400-1706634000@wapes.org SUMMARY:Launch of the second edition of publication "The World of Public Employment Services" DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n January 30\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Launch of the second edition of publication “The World of Public Employment Services\,” survey — a collaborative initiative 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).\nOnline\, January 30\, 2024\, 4:00 PM CET\nInitially introduced in 2011\, and later updated in 2016\, this ground-breaking publication\, provides invaluable comparative insights derived from 73 Public Employment Services across 71 countries. As we embark on the latest edition\, focusing on critical dimensions such as the social economy\, digital transformation\, labour migration management\, and green transition\, we invite your organization to contribute to this comprehensive global endeavour. Your contribution will not only update our understanding of how Public Employment Services are addressing contemporary challenges but will also empower your organization with insights from international best practices. \nTo ensure your participation\, we have scheduled informative sessions on the 30th of January at two convenient times: 09:00 am CET and 04:00 pm CET.\nDuring these sessions\, representatives from IDB\, OECD\, and WAPES\, along with contributing researchers and pilot survey countries\, will provide detailed information about the survey and its objectives. Sessions will be supported by simultaneous translation from English into French and Spanish. Please note that you are kindly requested to choose only one of the two time slots to attend the session. This ensures that you receive thorough insights into the reissue and the survey itself without any scheduling conflicts. Additionally\, your active participation in filling out the survey is crucial for inclusion in the reissue of the book. This step is integral to capturing the diverse perspectives and practices of Public Employment Services worldwide. \nWe look forward to your country’s valuable participation in shaping the future of public employment services. URL:https://wapes.org/event/information-session-participation-in-the-2nd-edition-of-the-publication-the-world-of-public-employment-services-2/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-World-of-PES-book.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240130T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240130T100000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030728 CREATED:20240108T140337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T135316Z UID:257991-1706605200-1706608800@wapes.org SUMMARY:Launch of the second edition of publication "The World of Public Employment Services" DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n January 30\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Launch of the second edition of publication “The World of Public Employment Services\,” survey — a collaborative initiative 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).\nOnline\, January 30\, 2024\, 09:00 CET\nInitially introduced in 2011\, and later updated in 2016\, this ground-breaking publication\, provides invaluable comparative insights derived from 73 Public Employment Services across 71 countries. As we embark on the latest edition\, focusing on critical dimensions such as the social economy\, digital transformation\, labour migration management\, and green transition\, we invite your organization to contribute to this comprehensive global endeavour. Your contribution will not only update our understanding of how Public Employment Services are addressing contemporary challenges but will also empower your organization with insights from international best practices. \nTo ensure your participation\, we have scheduled informative sessions on the 30th of January at two convenient times: 09:00 am CET and 04:00 pm CET.\nDuring these sessions\, representatives from IDB\, OECD\, and WAPES\, along with contributing researchers and pilot survey countries\, will provide detailed information about the survey and its objectives. Sessions will be supported by simultaneous translation from English into French and Spanish. Please note that you are kindly requested to choose only one of the two time slots to attend the session. This ensures that you receive thorough insights into the reissue and the survey itself without any scheduling conflicts. Additionally\, your active participation in filling out the survey is crucial for inclusion in the reissue of the book. This step is integral to capturing the diverse perspectives and practices of Public Employment Services worldwide. \nWe look forward to your country’s valuable participation in shaping the future of public employment services. URL:https://wapes.org/event/information-session-participation-in-the-2nd-edition-of-the-publication-the-world-of-public-employment-services/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-zoom-World-of-PES-book.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240123T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030728 CREATED:20240105T130505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T085814Z UID:257820-1706014800-1706018400@wapes.org SUMMARY:"WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR - a presentation by the Algerian Public Employment Service\, ANEM DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n January 23\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of Public Employment Services” WEBINAR – a presentation by the Algerian Public Employment Service\, ANEM\nOnline\, 23th of January 2024 1pm- 2pm CET\nThis webinar will focus on Algerian labour market\, the ANEM’s role and other topics to discover. Join us in exploring how these elements shape employment in Algeria. \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 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 Fayçal Larabi\nDirector of Organisation and Regulation of the Employment Market·Agence Nationale de l’Emploi (ANEM)\nMr Fayçal Larabi\, specialist in employment market management\, joined ANEM in 1988\, where he has held several positions of responsibility at local and central level (Head of Local Employment Annex\, Head of Wilaya Employment Branch\, Head of Department\, Deputy Director\, Central Director). \nHe has led several projects to develop and modernise ANEM’s services\, such as the project to modernise the management of the employment market and the project to develop user services. \nHe has also been involved in several international cooperation programmes and projects\, including the PASEA programme and the P3A twinning project. \nHe currently leads the Directorate for the Organisation and Regulation of the Labour Market\, which is responsible for organising employment services and developing methods for managing the employment market. URL:https://wapes.org/event/wapes-world-of-pes-webinar-a-presentation-by-the-algerian-public-employment-service-anem/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/banner-ANEM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240123T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030728 CREATED:20240311T144347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T140602Z UID:259072-1706009400-1706014800@wapes.org SUMMARY:PES reform webinars : Kick off DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n January 23\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members area\, click here Click Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WEBINAR “PES Reform” – Kick Off meeting\nOnline\, January 23\, 2023\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CET\nWAPES’ Vice-Presidency Europe\, the European’s Commission Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support and the OECD’s Directorate for Employment\, Labour and Social Affairs are pleased to invite you to a series of webinars on the topic of PES reform. \nThe activity\, which will run virtually during the first half of 2024\, will start with a kick-off meeting and will be followed by thematic events on selected key topics related to PES reforms. \nThese events take place in English. URL:https://wapes.org/event/pes-reform-webinars-kick-off-2/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/banner-zoom-european-region-kick-off-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231218T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030728 CREATED:20231108T140850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T094610Z UID:256766-1702886400-1703178000@wapes.org SUMMARY:DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF GREEN JOBS\, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DESCRIPTION:Conakry\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n December 18 to 21\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 (Online)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Report\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 AASEP\, AGUIPE and WAPES are pleased to invite you to the interregional conference: \nDEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF GREEN JOBS\, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES .\nConakry\, December 18\, 19\, 20 and 21\, 2023\nLanguages: English and French \n  \nIt is with great pleasure that WAPES joins forces with AGUIPE and AASEP to invite you to Conakry\, Guinea\, from December 18 to 21\, 2023\, to take part in the interregional conference on DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF GREEN JOBS\, AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. \nThis interregional conference\, following on from the work carried out in N’Djamena in 2018\, aims to update our main guidelines and the main thrusts of the strategy to be implemented by our PES. \nMore specifically\, the Conference aims to : \n– Share sectoral programmes and initiatives (environment\, agriculture\, energy\, tourism) linked to climate change mitigation and adaptation: identify risks and opportunities in terms of activities and jobs\, with contributions from the various Guinean ministries involved in these issues. \n– Share experiences\, partnerships and inter-institutional coordination between PES and partners in promoting green jobs at different territorial levels. \n– To set up the process for implementing the Programme for the Development and Promotion of Green Jobs initiated by the Africa region (AASEP 2023 Strategic Orientation) in the form of pilot programmes in AASEP countries. \nThe WAPES team and the AGUIPE/AASEP organizing committee \n \n \n \n \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 December 18\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr Thierry HUORT\nWAPES Consultant \n– Video : Message from Ms Manuela RODRIGUEZ – WAPES Secretary Executive\n– Presentation of the objectives\, expected results and agenda of the conference \nFamily picture (Officials & participants)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr Noureddine BENKHALIL\nPresident of WAPES and Director General of the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills of the Kingdom of Morocco\n« Global policy to promote green jobs in Morocco»\n \n Presentation PPT N. BENKHALIL\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 19\, 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 Moderator: Thierry HUORT – WAPES Consultant \nMr Alpha Amadou Bailo BALDE\nStrategy and Development Office Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Guinea\n« Guinea’s experience in disseminating bio-digester technology » \n  \nMr Oumar CONDE\nHead of Production Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Guinea\n« Valorisation of organic matter in agriculture through composting » \nMr Sory CAMARA\nPresident of the Federation of Waste Managers of Guinea\n« Entrepreneurship and green jobs in Africa » \nMr Mamoudou DIAKATE\nLegal Adviser – Office National du Tourisme “ONT GUINEE SA”\n«Sustainable tourism: an opportunity for sustainable employability in Guinea »\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT A. BALDE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT M. DIAKITE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT O. CONDE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Mr Hans Landry IVALA – Managing Director – PNPE Gabon \nMr Sambala SIDIBE\nHead of Employment Promotion Department – General Management – National Employment Agency (ANPE) – Republic of Mali\n« Experiences of the ANPE in the field of green employment: POURGHERE project integrators and Transformation of Plastic Waste » \nMr Modeste Bithoko NTIKIYANZA\nDirector of Studies and Planning – Office National de l’Emploi (ONEM) – Democratic Republic of Congo \n«Permaculture as a solution for public employment services to promote green jobs in rural Africa» \nMme Sonia KOUASSI\nYouth Employment Agency – Ivory Coast\n« Ivory Coast’s experience in waste management»\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT S. KOUASSI\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT S. SIDIBE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Kosiki TSIGLO – Managing Director ANPE Togo \nMme Fatou Kiridi BANGOURA\nSpecialist in Social Safeguarding – Agence Nationale de Financement des Collectivités Locales (National Agency for the Financing of Local Authorities)\n« Partnership opportunities with ANAFIC and Local Authorities for the creation and promotion of Green Jobs in the Republic of Guinea » \nMr Aboubacar Sidiki CAMARA\nDeputy Managing Director – Agence Guinéenne d’Exécution des Travaux d’Intérêt Publics Pour l’Emploi (AGETIPE) – Republic of Guinea\n« The place of the Agence Guinéenne d’Exécution des Travaux d’Intérêt Publics pour l’Emploi in the employment ecosystem in the Republic of Guinea\, HIMO\, a tool for massive job creation and the emergence of local businesses » \nMr Saa Elie MONGONO\nAdministrative Secretary of the NGO Synergie d’Action Citoyenne (SAC) – Republic of Guinea\n« Ways to recycle plastic waste » \nMr Layaly CAMARA\nProject Manager – Cabinet d’Ingénierie Environnementale et de Développement Durable – Guinea\n« For a green job in Guinea: Development of the forestry sector » \nMr Alpha COULIBALY\nDeputy Coordinator of the Forward Studies Unit – ANPE – Mali\n« Development and promotion of green jobs in Mali: ANPE’s perspectives »\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT L. CAMARA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT F. BANGOURA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT A. CAMARA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentation PPT A. COULIBALY\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December 20\, 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 Objective: Based on 3 prospective scenarios\, define together : \n\n their degree of probability (high – low)\nCurrent actions or policies likely to reinforce one or other of these scenarios\nInnovative actions or projects that the PES and its partners could undertake to influence these probabilities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Presentation of the objectives\, expected results and agenda of the 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 Thierry HUORT\nWAPES Consultant\nThierry joined the secretariat at the beginning of January 2020\, seconded by Pôle emploi\, the French public employment service. \nFor more than 35 years in the employment service\, he has held various positions from employment consulting to management to human resources project management. \nSince 1997\, Pôle emploi has also entrusted him with missions in the context of international cooperation. In this respect\, he has been involved in various countries/regions: Albania\, Algeria\, Burkina Faso\, Cameroon\, New Caledonia and Morocco\, for which he led a Morocco-European Union institutional twinning project for the benefit of ANAPEC (Morocco PES) in cooperation with Arbetsformedlingen (Sweden PES) and GVG (Germany Assoc.). \nBorn in Algeria\, he lived in Ivory Coast until the age of 18. After initial technical studies (Electronics)\, and resuming his studies on the job\, he holds a University Diploma in Education Sciences (DUPHA “Human Potential and Learning”).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introductory 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 Mr Traoré Mory FODE SEYDOU\nNational Director of Sanitation and the Living Environment – Republic of Guinea\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Diana-Grace Arra BAIYE\nFederation Of Environmental And Ecological Diversity For Agricultural Revampment And Human Rights – Republic of Cameroon\nInternational relations delegate on climate change and forest resource conservation\, whose interest is to protect forests and restore the ecosystem in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions\, by creating partnerships between national and international organizations working on sustainable development and interested in the development of an equitable and sustainable society for all.\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Noureddine BENKHALIL\nPresident of WAPES and Director General of the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills of the Kingdom of Morocco\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel 1: Emerging sectors\, new professions and sectoral transformations: Levers for professional integration and action on the informal 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 Mr Alpha Amadou Bailo BALDE\nStrategy and Development Office Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Guinea\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Oumar CONDE\nHead of Production Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Guinea\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Sory CAMARA\nPresident of the Federation of Waste Managers of Guinea\nMaster’s degree with over 10 years’ proven experience in sanitation\, the environment and green entrepreneurship. \nToday\, awarded World Climate Leader by THE REALITY CLIMATE PROJECT\, President of the Cadre des Gestionnaires des Déchets de l’Afrique (CAGEDEA) and of Guinea (FEGEDEG) and consultant on sanitation and disaster issues. \nHe has worked on sanitation projects in Guinea and a number of other African countries; dealing with climate issues\, disasters and environmental emergencies\, he has proposed waste management approaches for empowerment and resilience through charcoal and green fertilizer chains\, ecological paving stones and binders\, ecological and natural soaps.\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Diakité Mamoudou\nLegal Adviser – Office National du Tourisme “ONT GUINEE SA”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel 2: PES action on the development of green jobs: State of play and prospects – Review of the N’Djaména recommendations\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 Hans Landry IVALA\nManaging Director – PNPE Gabon\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 Sambala SIDIBE\nHead of Employment Promotion Department – General Management – National Employment Agency (ANPE) – Republic of Mali\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 Modeste Bithoko NTIKIYANZA\nDirector of Studies and Planning – Office National de l’Emploi (ONEM) – Democratic Republic of Congo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mme Sonia KOUASSI\nYouth Employment Agency – 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 Mr Aklesso MAMAH KAO\nIn charge of the support programme for integration and development of employment (A.I.D.E.) – National Employment Agency – Republic of Togo\nAklesso MAMAH KAO is an economist and specialist in monitoring\, evaluation\, accountability and learning\, with ten years’ experience in managing multi-stakeholder youth employability and health (HIV) projects in Togo. It has directly improved access to quality employment for over 14\,000 young people (aged 18-40) through employability and development. He has proven skills in monitoring-evaluation\, strategic planning and financial management\, and has established solid and fruitful partnerships with national and international NGOs\, private sector companies and associations. It seeks to bring its expertise to dynamic organizations whose aim is to leverage new technologies to make a significant impact on vulnerable populations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel 3: What policies\, partnerships and governance are needed to coordinate stakeholders at local level to develop an inclusive green economy?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kosiki TSIGLO\nManaging Director ANPE Togo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mme Fatou Kiridi BANGOURA\nSpecialist in Social Safeguarding – Agence Nationale de Financement des Collectivités Locales (National Agency for the Financing of Local Authorities)\natou K. BANGOURA\, a graduate of the Master 2 Bi-Disciplinaire de Sciences Politiques/Géographie -Aménagement du Territoire at the Université Lyon 2 Lumières de Lyon (France)\, is the Social Safeguards Specialist at the Agence Nationale de Financement des Collectivités Locales. \nRecruited in 2020 by ANAFIC\, she was initially in charge of gender and social inclusion aspects of ANAFIC-funded activities. Since 2023\, she has been in charge of the social aspects of implementing activities planned by ANAFIC and its partners (World Bank\, AFD\, Green Climate Fund\, etc.). \nCommitted by nature to community issues and the sustainable development of local authorities\, she has taken part in the design and implementation of several activities focusing on taking climate aspects into account in local communities. \nSince its recruitment\, one of its missions has been to ensure the inclusion and participation of all local players in local governance activities: management of community claims\, empowerment\, financing of income-generating activities\, improving the representation of young people and women in local decision-making bodies\, prevention of GBV\, etc. \nIn 2024\, its main challenges will be to support local authorities in implementing the above-mentioned themes\, which are already the subject of an action plan. Also\, the recruitment of local agents to support local authorities (community organizers\, CSPDL\, NGOs) should enable the value of community jobs to be enhanced\, by systematically integrating climate (resilience\, adaptation/mitigation) and inclusive (gender\, vulnerable people\, unemployed young graduates\, etc.) aspects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Aboubacar Sidiki CAMARA\nDeputy Managing Director – Agence Guinéenne d’Exécution des Travaux d’Intérêt Publics Pour l’Emploi (AGETIPE) – Republic of Guinea\nBorn January 02\, 1988 in Siguiri\, Republic of Guinea\, married with five (5) children. \nAfter primary and secondary school in his hometown\, he passed his baccalauréat in 2008 and went on to study at the Université Général Lansana Conté in Sonfonia\, where he obtained a master’s degree in political science in 2014. \nIn 2022\, he took his second master’s degree\, this time in international business\, at the French University of Guinea. \nHe holds several study certificates\, including: Procurement of employment-intensive public works for SMEs\, Employment and decent work for peace and resilience\, and Project management.jet. \nSince January 31\, 2019\, he has been Deputy Managing Director of the Agence Guinéenne d’Exécution des Travaux d’Intérêt Public pour l’Emploi (AGETIPE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Saa Elie MONGONO\nAdministrative Secretary of the NGO Synergie d’Action Citoyenne (SAC) – Republic of Guinea\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Layaly CAMARA\nProject Manager – Cabinet d’Ingénierie Environnementale et de Développement Durable – Guinea\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 Alpha COULIBALY\nDeputy Coordinator of the Forward Studies Unit – ANPE – Mali URL:https://wapes.org/event/development-and-promotion-of-green-jobs-an-opportunity-for-public-employment-services/?lang=en LOCATION:Conakry\, Guinée ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/photo-conakry-600.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231129T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030729 CREATED:20230825T141138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T155147Z UID:255640-1701259200-1701262800@wapes.org SUMMARY:"WAPES World of Public Employment Services” WEBINAR - a presentation by the State Employment Agency Republic of Latvia\, NVA DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n 29th of November 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our members's area\, click here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of Public Employment Services” WEBINAR – a presentation by the State Employment Agency Republic of Latvia\, NVA\nOnline\, 29th of November 12 pm – 1 pm CET\nThis webinar will focus on Latvian Workforce Dynamics: Gain insights into the Latvian labour market\, the role of the National Employment Agency (NVA)\, and other related topics. Join us to explore how these elements collectively influence employment trends in Latvia. \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 Eva Lapsiņa\nEva Lapsiņa has been working at the State Employment Agency for 10 years\, holding positions in various areas of the agency’s activities – she has led the Labour Market Forecasting System improvement project\, has been the deputy head of the Employer Support Division and since 2021 has been Director of the Development and Analytics Department. From 2022 she is also the Adviser for European Public Employment Services Affairs (AFEPA) and Alternate Member of European Public Employment Services Network. \nIn her current role\, Eva manages a diverse set of responsibilities\, including institutional development\, planning documents\, public relations\, international relations\, statistics and analytics\, short-term forecasting for the labour market\, as well as overseeing customer service operations including the call centre. URL:https://wapes.org/event/wapes-world-of-public-employment-services-webinar-a-presentation-by-the-state-employment-agency-republic-of-latvia-nva/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/banner-zoom-LATVIA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231116T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030729 CREATED:20230705T151328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T145014Z UID:255178-1700121600-1700240400@wapes.org SUMMARY:NEETs: Global and Local Trends DESCRIPTION:Antalya\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n November 16 & 17\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 (Online) Videos & Presentations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program (PDF)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 ISKUR\, APEA and WAPES are pleased to invite you to the conference : \nNEETs: Local and Global Trends\nWhat roles for PES? New tools\, new support methods\nAntalya\, November 16 and 17\, 2023\n\nReport\n  \nThe Public Employment Services Forum on NEETs convened successfully in Antalya\, Türkiye\, on November 16th and 17th\, 2023. Hosted by the Public Employment Services of Türkiye\, and Azerbaijan \, the conference addressed the challenges posed by NEETs (young people not in employment\, education\, or training) on both a global and European scale. \nThe conference\, held over two days\, underscored the significance of NEETs as a barometer for inclusive and sustainable economic growth\, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal. Despite uneven global progress\, the event highlighted the effectiveness of holistic approaches involving early intervention\, skills development\, and sustainability strategies. The discussions focused on practical\, best-in-class approaches to policy and program design\, digitalization\, skills development\, profiling\, matching\, outreach\, and inclusion strategies. \n \n Read the 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 Program\n \n \n \n \n \n November 15\, 2023\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 November 16\, 2023\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 09:30\n \n \nİŞKUR – DG of IŞKUR Mr Samet Güneş\n\n / Video / \n\nAPEA – Mr Mustafa Abbasbayli – Chairman of the Managing Board\n\n / Video / \n\nILO – Yasser Ahmed Hassan – Türkiye Office Director\n\n / Video / \n\nWAPES\, President Mr Benkhalil\n\n / Video / \n\nWAPES\, VP Europe\, Florence Dumontier\n\n/ Video / \n\nPES NETWORK\, Video speech by the Chair of the PES Board\, Ms Mancel\n\n/ Video / \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 1: Introducing NEETs on a global scale\n \n 10:30\n \n video / \nModerator Mr Niels Lieman \nMr Shane Niall O’Higgins\, Senior Economist at the ILO Analysis Unit and Professor of Economics at the University of Salerno\, ILO: Varieties of NEET: Characteristics\, determinants and implications for policy / video – presentation \nMs Karen E. Maguire\, Head of Division: Local Employment\, Skills and Social Innovation\, OECD: NEETS: Global challenge\, local solutions / video – presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q & A\n \n 11:40\n \n video \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 2 (Part 1) : Preventing and Educating NEETs\n \n 13:30\n \n Moderated by Nicole Clobes /  video \nMs Cristina Mereuta\, Senior Expert in Human Capital Development – Coordinator of Active Labor Market Policies\, European Training Foundation: Prevention\, outreach and skills development Western Balkans priorities video – presentation \nMs Kristina Fleischer \, Head of the Job Seekers Division at the Central Office of the Croatian Employment Service (Croatia): Preventing and Educating NEETs / video – presentation \nMs Anne-Céline Adnet\, Communication Manager (digital and non-digital)\, Customer Feedback and Contact Center\, Le Forem (Belgium) : Coup de BOOST / video – presentation \nMr Olav Kersen\, Head of Youth Policy\, Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund\, (Estonia) : Video message from the Estonian PES on NEETs/ video \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q & A\n \n 14:50\n \n video \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 2 (Part II) : Preventing and Educating NEETs\n \n 15:45\n \n video / Moderator  Ms Amandine Moignard \nMr Emre Yıldız\,  Senior Employment Expert at the International Relations and Projects Department of İŞKUR (Türkiye) : Introducing NEET PRO – Labour Market Support Program for NEETs (NEET PRO) /  video – presentation \nMr Luis Pinedo Caro\,  Research Officer\, International Labor Organization Office for Türkiye (ILO): How to integrate young migrants into society to prevent unemployment and train them in language skills video – presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q & A\n \n 16:15\n \n video \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing of the first day\n \n 16:35\n \n Ms Eve-Marie Mosseray\, Outgoing Executive Secretary of WAPES : Summary of the day and introduction to the second day/ video \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speech to be held in the conference room\n \n 18:50\n \n Ministry of Labour and Social Security – Minister Prof. Dr. Dr. Vedat Işikhan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n November 17\, 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 3: Support services for mental health\, wellbeing\, employment\, awareness-raising and job preparation\n \n 09:30\n \n video / Moderator Mr. Michael van der Cammen \nProf. Dr. Kezban Çelik \, TED sociologist\, University of Ankara (Türkiye) : Keynote address\, research on NEETs – a holistic approach / video – presentation \nDr. empowering. Tibor Borbély-Pecze  \, Associate Professor and Project Manager at the French Ministry of Economic Development and FinanceState Secretariat for Employment Policy (Hungary) : The Hungarian case of the reinforced YG+ / video – presentation \nMr Toghrul Alakbarov \, Head of the Central Career Agency of the Public Employment Agency of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan): How to enhance the capacity of career coaches to improve the efficiency working with NEETs /  video – presentation \nMs Živa Štiglic \, Expert in the International Department of the Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS) (Slovenia):  PUM-O program; Helping NEETs integrate the labor market  /  video – presentation \nMr Petru Blanariu \,  Deputy Director of the Romanian PES (Romania): WAPES Forum on NEETs – Global and local trends / video – presentation /    video – presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 4: Build sustainability and resilience\n \n 11:45\n \n video/ Moderator Ms Sandrine Portier \nMs Mehriban Rasulova \, Head of the Vocational Training Department at APEA\, specialist in education management (Azerbaijan): How to enhance efficiency of vocational training for NEETs? / video – presentation \nMs Sandrine Portier \, Deputy Director of European and International Relations\, responsible for benchmarking and communication\, Pôle emploi (France): Building sustainability and resilience – The youth commitment contract video – presentation \nMs Eva Lapsiņa \, Director of the Development and Analysis Department and Head of the Development and Strategic Communication Division\, NVA (Latvia): Experience of the State Employment Agency; WOMEN4IT / video – presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q & A\n \n 12:30\n \n video \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 5: NEETs\, a global challenge. What are the specific obstacles faced by countries in the South\, and what innovative solutions could help PES in the North?\n \n 14:00\n \n video / Moderator Mr. Anton Eckersley \nMr Abdoulaye Diatta \, Secretary General of the Agence Nationale pour la Promotion de l’Emploi des Jeunes du Sénégal (ANPEJ) (Senegal): The role of PES in supporting employers to hire NEETs – best practices of ALMPs / (in French) /  video – presentation \nMr. Patrick P. Patriwirawan \,  Director Jr. IV of the Bureau of Local Employment (Philippines): Philippine PES: Investing in decent jobs for young people\, shaping the future of work / video – presentation \nMr Daniel Pérez \, National Director of Employment (Uruguay): Program; I study and I work /  video – presentation \nMr Sophearith Lo \, Deputy Director of the National Employment Agency\, Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (Cambodia): Strategic communication for NEETS in Cambodia: Challenges and solutions /  video – presentation \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel 6 : How to design the future for PES and NEETs?\n \n 15:45\n \n Moderator Mr. Haji Aliyev / video \,   \nDiscussion with the PES who spoke as panelists \n1. İŞKUR by Türkiye2. Croatian Employment Service3. Slovenian Employment Service4. National Employment Agency of the Republic of Latvia5. ANPEJ Senegal \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing\n \n 16:15\n \n video   \n  /   \nİŞKUR – Deputy Director of İŞKUR Dr. Varol Dur (Türkiye) \nAPEA – Mr Mustafa Abbasbayli \, Chairman of the APEA Board of Directors (Azerbaijan) \nWAPES – Mrs Eve-Marie Mosseray \, outgoing 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 Videos\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Panel 1: Introduction\, NEETs worldwide\n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nInternational affairs consultant to the Dutch Public Employment Service (UWV)\nNiels Lieman is a versatile professional with extensive experience in hotel management\, employment services\, and pensions. Over the past 13 years\, Niels has held a variety of positions within the Dutch Public Employment Service (UWV)\, including employer services\, development of online services\, human resources and medico-social affairs. Since 2020\, Niels has been responsible for international relations\, where he eagerly learns from other countries’ practices to enhance employment services. Niels currently works as an international business consultant for the Dutch Public Employment Service (UWV).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen E. Maguire\nHead of Department: Local Employment\, Skills and Social Innovation\, OECD\nKaren is Head of Department and manages the OECD Programme on Employment and Local Economic Development (LEED) within the Centre for Entrepreneurship\, SMEs\, Regions and Cities. \nThis program collects and provides a wealth of data and policy analysis\, while developing the skills of national and sub-national governments in the fields of local economic development\, local action for employment and skills\, social inclusion\, the social economy and culture\, among others. Over the past 18 years at the OECD\, Karen has written numerous publications on these topics. Before joining the OECD\, Ms. Maguire worked as an investment banker for UBS in New York\, as an international consultant in economic development and as a research analyst for the Urban Institute in Washington\, DC. She holds a B.A. in Economics and Sociology from the University of Chicago and an M.A. in Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.\n \n \n \n \n \n \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. Shane Niall O’Higgins\nSenior Economist at the ILO Analysis Unit and Professor of Economics at the University of Salerno\, ILO\nNiall holds degrees from Trinity College Dublin\, the Universities of York and Sheffield\, and a PhD from the European University Institute in Florence. His main areas of research focus on various segments of labor economics and experimental economics. Previously a senior researcher with the ILO’s Youth Employment Program\, he is one of the principal authors of the ILO’s biennial publication Global Employment Trends for Youth. Other recent publications include works devoted to courses and youth employment policyas well as a chapter on NEETS in the ILO Global Employment Policy Review 2023 : Macroeconomic policies for recovery and structural transformationand articles in the European Economic Review\, Cambridge Journal of Economics\, Journal of Institutional Economics and B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy. He has also written two recent papers on volunteering as a school-to-work transition mechanism\, Volunteer work and its links to the labour market experiences of young people (ILO/UNV\, 2020)and\, On the design of Volunteer programmes to facilitate the entry and re-entry of young people into work (OIT/VNU\, 2022) and lead author of the series 2023 Youth Country briefs in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel 2: Prevention and education for NEETs\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 is currently a consultant with the World Association of Public Employment Services in Brussels\, where she has been seconded by the German Federal Employment Agency. She began her career with the Public Employment Service in 2016\, advising different customer groups and supervising a team of placement officers and employer advisors. She then moved to Belgium to work at the EU representation of the German Federal Employment Agency. In addition to her training in early childhood education\, Nicole also holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s in industrial and organizational psychology.\n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nSenior Human Resources Development Expert – Active Labor Market Policy Coordinator\nCristina’s main responsibilities include (a) coordination of the ETF project on active labor market policies and professional transition\, including career guidance and workplace learning; (b) advising EU neighboring countries on the design\, implementation and monitoring of programs inspired by the EU Youth Guarantee; (c) research and development of skills anticipation and matching capabilities; analysis of skills mismatches and measurement of the transition from school to work; (d) contribution to EU regional and national policy dialogue and cooperation in the fields of employment and skills development for young people and adults. \nBefore joining ETF\, she worked for the Romanian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection\, as Director of the Employment Policy Department and as an expert in labor policy\, continuing education and international relations. She has also contributed as an independent expert to international and European projects and initiatives focusing on activation\, skills development and social inclusion. \nShe holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the National School of Political Science and Public Administration in Bucharest (Romania)\, and has taken part in national and international training and experience-sharing programs in the fields of employment\, social policy and European 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 Kristina Fleischer\nHead of Job Seekers Department Central Office\, Croatian Employment Agency\nSince 2012\, Kristina has been Head of the Job Seekers Department in the Professional Mediation Department of the Croatian Employment Agency’s Central Office. His career focuses on the application of new methods and services\, and on improving current practices and services for customers. It also participates in processes aimed at developing services to optimize mutual satisfaction between jobseekers and employers. \nIn 2015\, she was appointed Benchlearning’s internal and external process evaluator in the areas of PES customer management\, service design\, quality management with specific areas of expertise in profiling\, youth work (Youth Guarantee)\, blended services\, customer satisfaction and business process standardization. Over the past eight years\, she has contributed to some twenty external evaluations in EU countries\, as well as for companies in the Western Balkans. \nAfter graduating in political science from the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Zagreb\, she worked in the private sector as a business reporting analyst. For 10 years\, she worked at the Croatian Employment Agency’s regional office\, first as an employment consultant and head of the employers’ department\, before being assigned to the central office. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anne-Céline Adnet\nResponsible for Communications (digital and non-digital)\, customer feedback and the contact center\, Forem\nConvinced of the virtues of listening to customers\, analytical reporting and collective intelligence\, Anne-Céline Adnet has a single motto in both her professional and private life: “There are no problems… There are only solutions! With a degree in communications\, she applied her organizational skills\, pragmatism and creativity to the international energy company Engie for the first 12 years of her career. In search of new challenges and motivated by the importance of public service\, she decided 10 years ago to join the Belgian PES Le Forem as Communications Manager. While coordinating all the components inherent in communication (internal\, external\, change\, digital…)\, she ensures that the “voice of the customer” is taken into account\, by collecting feedback from users. In addition\, she uses her positive\, unifying and results-oriented spirit to lead and manage the Contact Center. \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nProject Manager\, WAPES\nAmandine joined the WAPES Executive Secretariat in June 2023 as Projects Manager. \nAfter studying international relations in Paris (France)\, Amandine chose Madrid (Spain) to complete her studies with a Masters in international cooperation and project management. It was here that she began a career in managing development projects with a consulting firm and then with a Spanish public foundation that promotes peer-to-peer technical cooperation for public administration. She then worked for 2 years in Bamako (Mali) for a family planning NGO\, before finally returning to Europe\, first in Paris\, with a stint at France Médias Monde\, then in Brussels. \nIt was her experience at SOCIEUX+ that introduced her to the work of public employment services and made her want to join the WAPES family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emre Yıldız\nSenior employment expert in İŞKUR’s external relations and projects department.\nIn 2013\, Emre Yıldız began working as a junior employment expert in İŞKUR’s foreign relations and projects department. In 2016\, his thesis work on NEETs and the Youth Guarantee enabled him to become a Senior Employment Expert. His master’s degree\, which includes a field study of the reasons for and consequences of NEET status\, is still in progress. He was one of the first experts to study NEETs in Turkey. Mr. Yıldız is a “PMP” graduate and his areas of work are project\, program or portfolio management\, international relations as well as fundraising. Mr. Yıldız speaks English and French\, and coordinates İŞKUR’s European affairs and projects unit and NEETPRO\, one of the country’s most comprehensive programs for young people in NEET situations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luis Pinedo Caro\nResearch Officer\, International Labor Organization Office for Turkey\, ILO\nLuis Pinedo Caro is Research Officer at the International Labor Organization’s Office for Turkey. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton\, UK\, and has many years’ experience in employment-related fields such as global supply chains\, the affluent economy and the contribution of internships to promoting young people’s employability. In Turkey\, he studied the impact of COVID-19 and the 2023 earthquakes on the labor market\, as well as the working conditions of Syrian refugees\, among other topics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 3: Support services for mental health\, wellbeing\, employment\, awareness-raising and job preparation\n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nMichael van der Cammen is Director of International Relations\, responsible for the division in charge of migration\, recognition of certificates\, admission to the labor market and international consulting 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. \nUntil 2019\, Michael headed the migration and refugee sector at the German PES. His long career with the agency also includes key IT and reform projects\, centralizing public tenders in the field of active labor market policy measures from local employment agencies to headquarters.\n \n \n \n \n \n \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. Kezban Çelik\nSociologist at TED University\, Ankara\nKezban is Professor in the Department of Sociology at TED University\, Ankara\, Turkey. Its main areas of study are youth\, unemployment\, work\, migration\, health and social policy. \nShe received her PhD from the Department of Sociology at Middle East Technical University with a thesis entitled “Youth Unemployment and Unemployment Experiences in Ankara and Şanlıurfa\, Turkey”. She then took part in drafting the 2008 UNDP report on the human development of young people in Turkey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toghrul Alakbarov\nHead of the Central Careers Department of the Azerbaijan Public Employment Agency.\nAs a Fulbright Scholar\, Mr. Toghrul Alakbarov earned a master’s degree in education and workforce development at Bowling Green State University. He is a certified career consultant (Certified Career Services Provider)\, coach (ICF educated) and trainer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. Habil. Tibor BORBÉLY-PECZE\nChargé de mission and associate professor in Hungary\, Ministry of Economic Development\, State Secretariat for Employment Policy\nFrom 2023\, Tibor will be directly responsible for implementing the Youth Guarantee in Hungary. He worked for two and a half decades in public administration. \nIts specific areas of expertise are the design and implementation of public employment services and the development of lifelong guidance policies. He has also been active as an expert in the development of PES and Lifelong Learning Guidance (LLG) at international level.\nHe is the author of over 200 journal articles\, books and book chapters. He is co-editor of the Hungarian Labor Market Review. He is a volunteer member of CEDEFOP’s CareersNet network and a member of the EU27 Advisory Committee (2022-2025). \nFrom 2023\, he will be directly responsible for implementing the Youth Guarantee Program in Hungary. He spent two and a half decades in public administration. \nHe is the author of over 200 journal articles\, books and book chapters. He is co-editor of the Hungarian Labor Market Review. He is a volunteer for a second term on CEDEFOP’s CareersNet network and a member of the EU27 Advisory Council (2022-2025). \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 Živa Štiglic\nExpert in the International Department of the Slovenian Employment Service (ESS)\nŽiva holds a master’s degree in law and currently works as an expert in the international department of the Slovenian Employment Service (ESS). \nIts functions include the implementation of interstate labor and employment agreements\, as well as cooperation with other labor market players and public employment services in other countries. \nPreviously\, she was in charge of the Employer Central Office at ESS\, responsible for developing and implementing new methodologies and services for employers\, and worked primarily on employer engagement challenges. \nIn the course of her very rich career\, she has also worked as a project manager and outreach officer with NGOs\, as well as an expert for Socieux+\, sharing knowledge and experience through short-term missions and activities aimed at building 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 Petru Blanariu\nDeputy Director\, National Employment Agency\, Romania\nPetru has headed the International Relations Department of the Romanian National Employment Agency for 24 years\, from 1999 to 2010 as Director\, and from 2010 to the present as Deputy Director. He represents the Romanian PES on the board of the EU Public Employment Services Network as an alternate representative\, and has taken part in a number of activities organized by the network. During his term of office\, Mr Blanariu also successfully managed several projects financed by the European Social Fund and implemented by the Romanian PES. \nPrior to his appointment to the PES middle management team\, Mr. Blanariu worked for almost five years in the International Relations Department of the Romanian Ministry of Labor and Social Solidarity\, first as an expert\, then as head of the bilateral relations unit. \nMr. Blanariu holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute\, as well as a post-graduate diploma in public administration from the National School of Political and Administrative Studies in Bucharest. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 4: Strengthening sustainability and resilience\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandrine Portier\nDeputy Director of European and International Relations\, responsible for benchmarking and communication\, Pôle emploi (France)\nSandrine has been working for the French PES for over 30 years. After solid experience in supporting jobseekers and managing 2 local branches\, she joined Pôle emploi headquarters in 2013. She went on to hold a variety of complementary positions: head of the performance management system unit\, deputy director of national communications\, and internal performance consultant. Sandrine is currently Deputy Director of the European and International Relations Department\, head of the Benchmark and Communication unit\, and supervises team leaders dedicated to international mobility. This wide range of responsibilities enables him to act as a link between the various issues related to the role of a PES on the international stage.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mehriban Rasulova\nDirector of the vocational training department at the APEA\, specializing in education management. Azerbaijan\nWith over 10 years’ professional experience\, Mehriban has worked for the Azerbaijan Ministry of Education\, the National Student Admission Commission (now the National Examination Centre)\, the Baku Higher Petroleum School\, as well as for private training companies. She is a graduate of the Azerbaijan Language University and the University of Glasgow\, UK. Ms Rasulova is also one of the winners of the national management competition. \nCurrently\, Ms Rasulova is responsible for implementing vocational training as an active labor market policy\, and for developing an approach and mechanisms to improve the quality of vocational training to meet labor market demand and the diverse needs of learners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nDirector of the Development and Analysis Department – Head of the Development and Strategic Communication Department\nLatvian National Employment Agency\nEva has worked at the National Employment Agency for 10 years\, holding positions in various areas of the agency’s activity – she led the project to improve the labor market forecasting system\, was deputy head of the employer support division and\, since 2021\, has been director of the development and analysis department. Since 2022\, she has also been an advisor on European public employment services and an alternate member of the European Public Employment Services Network. \nMain responsibilities in current position: Institutional development and planning documents; public relations; international relations; statistics and analysis\, short-term labor market forecasts; customer service management\, call center operations.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 5: NEETs\, a global challenge. What are the specific obstacles faced by countries in the South\, and what innovative solutions could help PES in the North?\n \n \n \n \n \n \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\, Australia\nA graduate of the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London)\, Anton has worked for thirty years in the field of international workforce and skills development solutions\, in both the public and private sectors. In particular\, he implemented the complex transformation of the UK’s Public Employment Service (PES)\, was responsible for cross-departmental workforce development policy in the context of the European Semester\, and served as Deputy Attaché for Labor and Social Affairs at the British Embassy in Paris.\nInternationally\, he has a strong track record of supporting global knowledge exchange communities\, including the ILO\, the European PES Network and as an auditor for WAPES\, where he regularly contributes to wider conversations on public service transformation. His current role with international service provider APM-Ingeus involves working with governments\, international organizations and other partners to design\, deliver and evaluate sustainable\, citizen-centered workforce development solutions.\nAway from work\, he avoids airports and prefers the milder rigors of sea fishing. He also teaches primary school children online in East Africa and is a volunteer language and citizenship trainer for a refugee charity in his current hometown in the 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 Abdoulaye DIATTA\nGeneral Secretary of the National Agency for the Promotion of Youth Employment in Senegal (ANPEJ)\nProfessor of Physical Sciences since 1990\, Mr Abdoulaye DIATTA is an expert in Education\, a specialist in e-learning and has a solid knowledge of negotiation. \nBetween 2003 and 2006\, he was Head of the Strategic Watch Department of the Communication Support Unit of the Presidency of the Republic of Senegal\, before being appointed Director of the Education Volunteers Project in February 2006. \nMr. DIATTA subsequently set up the new Training and Communication Department of the Ministry of National Education\, where he led\, among other things\, the reform relating to the creation of the Regional Centers for the Training of Education Personnel (CRFPE) and the drafting of the Ministry of National Education’s training policy between 2011 and 2014. \nHe was ANPEJ’s Services Coordinator from 2017 to 2019 before being appointed ANPEJ’s Secretary General and serves as Mayor of the commune of Keur Madiabel. \nMr. DIATTA holds a Master’s degree in Applied Physics and an MBA in Organization Management. \nMr. DIATTA has been made an Officer in the National Order of the Lion.\n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nJr. Director IV\, Bureau of Local Employment\, Philippines\nFor over 10 years\, Patrick has gained experience in labor policy analysis and research in the areas of labor relations and public sector unionism\, worker displacement and unemployment protection\, sector-specific labor market analysis\, and overseas employment\, starting as Head of Labor and Employment II in 2012. \nHe holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations from the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at the University of the Philippines in Diliman\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science with highest distinction from the University of the Philippines in Manila. \nHe has been on the Career Executive Service candidate list since 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Daniel Pérez\nNational Director of Employment\, Uruguay\nA sociologist by training\, he is currently National Director of Employment\, having previously worked in social policy consultancies in the fields of health\, gender\, diversity\, education\, social benefits\, adolescents in conflict with the law and social welfare. He has also worked as a lecturer in higher education and teacher training\, as well as in market research. \nHe also represents his country on Mercosur commissions responsible for vocational training\, public employment services and the high-level group “Mercosur Strategy for Employment Growth” (GANEMPLE). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sophearith Lo\nDeputy Director\, National Employment Agency\, Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training\, Cambodia\nMr. Sophearith LO is Deputy Director of the National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT). He has been a civil servant\, mainly in the public employment service\, since 2020 at the Agence nationale pour l’emploi. Prior to joining the NEA\, his experience ranged from resolving labor strikes to setting the minimum wage in the context of the garment industry. \nHe obtained a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the National Institute of Management and a master’s degree in public policy from the KDI School of the Republic of Korea. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANEL 6: How to design the future for PES and NEETs?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Haji Aliyev\nHead of the International Affairs and Strategic Development Department\, Azerbaijan Public Employment Agency\nHaji is an accomplished professional with diverse experience in the oil and gas sector\, as well as in the aviation industry. He currently heads the International Affairs and Strategic Development Department of the Azerbaijan Public Employment Agency\, where he develops the agency’s strategy and international relations. \nHaji began his career with SOCAR and BP\, where he acquired technical and strategic expertise in the energy sector. He then turned to the airline industry\, gaining valuable experience in Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates. \nHe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Azerbaijan Oil and Gas Academy\, a Master’s degree from Heriot-Watt University and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of York and the University of Strasbourg. URL:https://wapes.org/event/neets-global-and-local-trends/?lang=en LOCATION:Antalya\, Antalya\, Turquie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Antalya-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231115T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030730 CREATED:20230707T105933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T153344Z UID:255240-1700040600-1700065800@wapes.org SUMMARY:Meeting of the WAPES Communication and Information Network DESCRIPTION:Antalya\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n November 15\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Practical information\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 Meeting of the WAPES Communication and Information Network\n  \nAntalya\, November 15\, 2023\nWe would like to inform members of the WAPES Communication and Information Network that the annual meeting will take place in Antalya\, Türkiye\, ahead of the NEETs: Global and Local Trends conference\, on November 15\, 2023 from 09:30 to 16:30. \nOn the agenda:\n9:30 > 12:00: Exchange of best practices \n13h30 > 16h30 : Collective work on the 2024/2025 communication plan \n \nImportant Note:\nPlease note that both events\, the conference and the meeting\, will take place face-to-face on site. It will not be a hybrid conference. This will not be a hybrid conference. \nYour WAPES Executive Secretariat URL:https://wapes.org/event/meeting-of-the-wapes-communication-and-information-network/?lang=en LOCATION:Antalya\, Antalya\, Turquie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/reunion-communication.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231114T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030730 CREATED:20230707T095635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T153627Z UID:255226-1699948800-1700056800@wapes.org SUMMARY:Managing Board DESCRIPTION:Antalya\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n November 14 and 15\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Practical information \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 Managing Board\n  \nAntalya\, November 14 and 15\, 2023\nYearly Managing Board Meeting:\nWe would like to inform board members that the annual board meeting will take place in Antalya\, Turkey\, ahead of the NEETs: Global and Local Trends conference \, on November 14 and 15\, 2023. \n  \nImportant Note:\nPlease be aware that both events\, the conference\, and the managing board meeting\, will be held in person on site. This will not be a hybrid conference. \nYour WAPES Executive Secretariat URL:https://wapes.org/event/managing-board/?lang=en LOCATION:Antalya\, Antalya\, Turquie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/photo-de-famille-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231109T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231109T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030730 CREATED:20231005T092607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T160416Z UID:256121-1699524000-1699529400@wapes.org SUMMARY:Webinar on Long-Term Unemployed (LTUs) DESCRIPTION:“WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Video and documents available in our member area\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The WAPES Europe region is pleased to invite you to a webinar on Long-Term Unemployed (LTUs)\, co-organized with Slovenia\,\n \nThursday November 9th\, from 10h to 11h30 (CET).\nAn overview of the situation on LTUs across Europe will be given\, as well as in depth presentations from France and Slovenia. A round of Questions & Answers will follow together with a working group discussion (in two break-out rooms). \nYou can find below the agenda for this workshop: \nWelcome and introduction – 5′Setting the scene: what is at stake\, figures\, trends…on LTUs – 10′Presentation of 2 actions : Slovenia and France + Q/A – 40′Discussions in 2 parallel working groups around 3 questions: Which trend regarding the LTU in your country (increase\, decrease\, flat)? How do you explain this trend? What practise\, example… from your PES could you share? – 20′Wrap up – 10′Conclusion and thank you – 5′ URL:https://wapes.org/event/webinar-on-long-term-unemployed-ltus/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/banner-zoom-europe-region.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030730 CREATED:20231027T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T140602Z UID:256600-1699437600-1699441200@wapes.org SUMMARY:Introducing new WAPES member Kazakhstan DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n November 08\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Video and document available in our member's area\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introducing new WAPES member Kazakhstan\nOnline\, November 08\, 2023 \, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET\nDear member\, \nWe are excited to announce that on the 8th of November 2023\, 10:00-11:00 CET you will have the possibility to attend a presentation by WAPES new member Kazakhstan. Please mark your calendars and join us for this special occasion. Kindly note that the presentations will be in English only. \nWe look forward to seeing you online! URL:https://wapes.org/event/introducing-new-wapes-member-kazakhstan/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/banner-zoom-KAZAKHSTAN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231018T143000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20231018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030730 CREATED:20230808T161142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T130636Z UID:255493-1697639400-1697648400@wapes.org SUMMARY:Online Conference: Digitalisation of PES DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n October 18\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Biographies\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 Program\nWelcome\nDr. Sang Hyon Lee – Research Associate\, Employment Service Innovation Division\, Keis (video) \nDr. Youngjung KimPresident of KEIS (video) \n \nKeynote address : Overview of digitization policies in Asia-Pacific \nMr. Michael Mwasikakata – Director of Labor Market Services for Transitions in the Employment\, Labor Market Policies and Youth Department (EMPLAB)\, ILO (video) \nILO presentation\n  \nSession 1: Digitalization of PES; national policies\n  \nAustralian Employment Division online services (video) \nMs Melissa Ryan – First Assistant Secretary\, Workforce Australia for Individuals Division \nPresentation Australia\n  \nDigitization of public employment services in Cambodia (video) (video 2) \nMs Ouch Cheachanmolika – Acting Director General of the National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT). \nPresentation Cambodia\n  \nQuestion-and-answer session (video) \nQ&A\n  \nSession 2: Labour market information systems (LMIS) and data-driven employment services – Digital tools/platforms for matching job offers and applications\n  \nEmploi Store (digital platform/tool for employment and training) (video) \nMr. Antoine BAYLE – Head of the Libre Innovation section – Pôle Emploi\, Mr. Alexandre MILLET – Deputy manager of the Libre Innovation department \nPresentation France\n  \nLabor market information system (LMIS) and data-driven employment service (video) \nDr. Gyun Kim– Service Chief Researcher / Executive Director of the Planning and Information Office – Korean Employment Information Service \nKorea presentation\n  \nQuestion-and-answer session (video) \nQ&A\n  \nFinal remarks (video)\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: Digitalisation of PES \nOnline\, October 18\, 2023 Time: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm (GMT +9 \, Seoul time)\nThe Korea Employment Information Service (KEIS) and the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) are collaborating to host an impactful webinar on the digitalisation of Public Employment Services (PES). This note proposes a web seminar in which members of the WAPES Asia-Pacific region gather to share the status of digitized public employment services and exchange knowledge. This overview provides a concise introduction to the webinar and its significance in advancing effective employment services in the digital era. \nBackground & Objectives\nIn the post-COVID era\, non-face-to-face and digital transformation is accelerating more than ever in society as a whole. In today’s rapidly evolving world\, digitalization has become a crucial factor in shaping the landscape of employment services. The advancements in technology offer tremendous potential for enhancing the efficiency\, accessibility\, and effectiveness of PES. Recognizing the importance of embracing digital transformation\, many countries are investing in building LMIS to strengthen their labour market competitiveness. \nThis webinar aims to look at the status of public employment services among Asia-Pacific countries in the post-COVID era\, and to share insights\, experiences and best practices on the digitization of PES. \nThe primary objectives of the webinar on Digitalization of PES are as follows:\n\nExplore the role of digitalization in improving the delivery and accessibility of employment services\nShare successful case studies and innovative solutions adopted by various countries to leverage digital tools and platforms within PES\nIdentify key challenges and opportunities associated with digitalization of PES and discuss strategies to address them\nSharing labour demand analysis and forecasting\, labour market data flow and information delivery systems\nFacilitate knowledge exchange\, networking\, and collaboration among PES professionals and stakeholders\n\n  \n\n\n\nX\nShould you have any questions or require further information\, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.\n\n\n\nThank you for your continued support\, as we anticipate a successful and enriching event. \nYour Executive Secretariat \nFor its Members\, by its Members \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa Ryan\nFirst Assistant Secretary\, Workforce Australia for Individuals Division – Department of Employment and Workplace Relations \nMelissa Ryan is the First Assistant Secretary\, Workforce Australia for Individuals. Her responsibilities include the design and implementation of Workforce Australia\, which commenced in July 2022. Melissa has held senior roles in a range of Commonwealth departments and has worked across a broad range of public policy issues\, including social services program reforms; industrial relations\, workers’ compensation\, work health and safety regulation; and income support program administration.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ouch Cheachanmolika\nActing Director General\,National Employment Agency (NEA)\nMs. Ouch Cheachanmolika is a Deputy Director General of National Employment Agency (NEA) of Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT). Ms.Ouch has served as a public official mainly in public employment service since 2014 at National Employment Agency. Her received a bachelor degree of management at Royal University of Law and Economic in Phnom Penh and master degree of employment and human resource at Lumière Lyon II University in French. She received a certificate of training program on Career Guidance Policy and Practice in Turin\, Italy in 2014 and training program on Improving the Employment Service in Japan 2015. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Antoine Bayle\nHead of Open Innovation Pôle Emploi\nAfter 20 years in digital experience\, Antoine BAYLE has been leading the open innovation department for almost five years. This department is in charge of setting up tools to encourage collective innovation. Antoine is also in charge of Pôle emploi’s strategy to open up our data through our API management platform.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alexandre Millet\nDeputy Head of Open Innovation Pôle Emploi\nFollowing 12 years in IT and innovation consulting\, Alexandre joined Pôle Emploi 3 years ago\, and has been helping expand and rationalize the open innovation cooperation with external actors.\n \n \n \n \n \n \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. Gyun Kim\nSenior Research Fellow/Executive Director Of Planning and Information Bureau – Korean Employment Information Service\nMr. Gyun Kim is the Executive Director of Planning and Information Bureau at the Korea Employment Information Service. He has held various positions within the organization\, including team leader for strategic marketing\, UX employment services\, planning the online youth center\, digital planning team and director of big data center\, and innovation planning division. Currently\, he simultaneously serves as the director of the Innovation Planning division and the Executive Director of the Planning and Information Bureau.\ninformation. He is in charge of general responsibility for international cooperation affairs. Since 2007\, Mr. Kim has been conducting research on employment services in Korea\, focusing on job seeker characteristics and the country’s leading labor market information system\, WorkNet. He has also studied the structure\, role\, and strategies of Korea’s labor market information system. Mr. Kim currently serves as a practitioner member of the National Social Security Committee of Korea and a forum member of the Presidential Fourth Industrial Revolution Committee. He received his business education from Yonsei University and Hanyang University and has taught management at several universities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \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\nResearch Fellow of Employment Service Innovation Division – Korean Employment Information Service\nDr. Sang Hyon Lee is a Research Fellow of Employment Service Innovation Division\, Korea Employment Information Service. Dr. Lee took his Ph. D. in Human Resource Management at the University of Korea Tech. He has researched employment services for 25 years at the Ministry of Labor and KEIS. He leaded various researches on performance evaluation\, customer relationship\, contracting out\, governance and collaboration of PES. He also organized several international trainings and seminars on 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 Michael Mwasikakata\nHead of the Labour Market Services for Transitions Unit in the Employment\, Labour Market Policies and Youth Branch (EMPLAB) of the Employment Policy\, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department – ILO\nMichael Mwasikakata\, is the Head of the Labour Market Services for Transitions Unit in the Employment\, Labour Market Policies and Youth Branch (EMPLAB) of the Employment Policy\, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department\, at ILO HQ in Geneva. His responsibilities include research and knowledge development\, development of tools and strategies to strengthen employment services and active labour market policies\, provision of technical assistance to member states to strengthen and modernise public employment services and support regulation of private employment agencies as well as promotion of partnerships and cooperation between public and private employment services. Its role also includes supporting the regulation of private employment agencies and promoting partnerships and cooperation between public and private employment services. He has previously served at the ILO Decent Work Team for Eastern and Southern Africa\, South Africa advising countries in the region on employment policy frameworks as well as in ILO projects and as a senior officer in the Government of Malawi. URL:https://wapes.org/event/online-conference-digitalisation-of-pes/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/banner-zoom-KEIS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231004T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231004T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030730 CREATED:20230707T133911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T133159Z UID:255265-1696428000-1696431600@wapes.org SUMMARY:Introducing iŞKUR: the PES of Türkiye DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n October 04\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Videos and documents available in our member's area\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Introducing iŞKUR: the PES of Türkiye\nOnline\, October 04\, 2023\nWe are pleased to announce the launch of our first two webinars dedicated to “WAPES Public Employment Services”. \nJoin us for these upcoming PES briefings and save the dates in your diaries. \nThe first webinar will be dedicated to the presentation of the Dutch Public Employment Service\, the UWV\, and will take place on September 4 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm (CET). \nThe second webinar will be hosted by our Turkish colleagues\, iŞKUR\, on October 4 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm CET. \n📅 Webinar 1: September 4\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm CET (UWV) \n📅 Webinar 2: October 4\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm CET( iŞKUR) \nThis upcoming webinar will be available in all three official languages of WAPES: English\, Spanish\, and French. Stay tuned for the Zoom invitation and registration details\, which will be shared shortly. \nPlease note that the audience is limited to member countries. You are welcome to pass on the invitation and link within your organization\, but please do not pass them on to anyone outside the PES. \nPlease check the members’ area regularly for future invitations and webinars organized by WAPES in 2023 and 2024. \nWe look forward to sharing our knowledge and collaborating with this dynamic international community! \nYour WAPES Executive Secretariat \nFor its Members\, by its Members \n \n \n \n \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 Dr. Varol DUR\nDeputy General Manager at İŞKUR \nDr. Varol DUR initiated his professional journey as an Assistant Social Security Specialist at the Social Security Institution in 2005\, progressively engaging in pivotal social security reform initiatives. Transitioning to a Social Security Specialist role in 2009\, DUR assumed a leadership position in managing outsourced projects\, particularly in unregistered employment combat and women’s employment support\, while also overseeing international activities. \nWith a M.A. in European Union studies and M.P.A. in Comparative Social Policies from York University\, England\, he secured his doctorate from Ankara University in 2019\, focusing on the effects of social policies on women and families within welfare state typologies. Following his training in England (2015-2017)\, DUR joined the Türkiye Office of the International Labor Organization\, serving as a Social Protection Specialist and Project Manager for formal employment transition\, migrant workers\, and social security. \nSince October 2022\, he has been Deputy General Manager at İŞKUR. DUR’s extensive contributions extend to published works in peer-reviewed journals\, encompassing women’s employment\, private employment agencies\, and international organizations’ impact on social policies\, while also delivering lectures at Adnan Menderes and Hacettepe Universities. URL:https://wapes.org/event/introducing-iskur-the-pes-of-turkiey/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/banner-zoom-ISKUR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230926T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230926T110000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030730 CREATED:20230731T082716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T131445Z UID:255448-1695722400-1695726000@wapes.org SUMMARY:Empowering Labour Markets through Convention 88 and Employer Outreach: A Global Perspective DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n 26th of September \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n access video and documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowering Labour Markets through Convention 88 and Employer Outreach: A Global Perspective\nOnline\, 26th of September | Time: 10.00 am CET\nThis webinar focuses on PES’ successful outreach to employers in alignment with Convention 88 and Convention 181 of ILO. The content of this webinar draws on an international evidence base to shed light on practical collaborations. It focuses on how PES\, aligned with Convention 88\, can actively support employers seeking diverse talent pools\, such as apprentices\, trainees\, young professionals\, and individuals with disabilities. \nThe webinar will be recorded\, held in English\, and moderated by Nicole Clobes – WAPES Consultant Interpretation will be available in French and Spanish. \nKey Highlights of the webinar:\n\nConvention 88 insights transforming labour markets\nOptimal employer outreach for better services\nGlobal best practices in employer engagement\nQ&A with speakers and moderator\n\nYour WAPES Executive Secretariat \nFor its Members\, by its Members \n \n access video and documents\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 – Technical Specialist on Labour Market Services at International Labour Organization (ILO) \nAnna-Karin Palm Olsson holds a Master’s Degree in International Legal Sciences\, specializing in European Union Law and Human Rights. She has been at the ILO for over a year now working as a Technical Specialist on Labour market services. She comes from International Affairs at Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Services) where she worked for over 17 years mostly with international affairs\, as a Project Manager and responsible for the international aspects of Agenda 2030. She has worked with the free movement of workers within the EU and mobility of workers globally. 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 Dr. Jo Ingold – Associate Professor of Human Resource Management\, Deakin Business School \nJo Ingold is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at Deakin Business School and has spent over two decades working in and around employment services.. Jo’s research and teaching encompass employability and skills\, employer engagement\, recruitment and talent acquisition and workplace inclusion. She has built the largest evidence base globally on employer engagement in employment services and works with governments\, industry and practitioners to embed best practices. In 2023 she published the first book on employer engagement in employment services. Jo is a Fellow of the Institute of Employability Professionals and co-chairs the UK Employment Related Services Association’s Employer Engagement Forum. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy\, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, a Chartered Academic Member of the Australian Human Resource Institute and Editor of the academic journal Work\, Employment and Society. \n  URL:https://wapes.org/event/empowering-labour-markets-through-convention-88-and-employer-outreach-a-global-perspective/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/banner-zoom-ILO-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230904T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230904T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T030731 CREATED:20230707T132156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T145602Z UID:255253-1693836000-1693839600@wapes.org SUMMARY:Presentation of Public Employment Services organized by WAPES : UWV DESCRIPTION:Online\n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n September 04\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Documents and videos available in the members' area\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SAVE THE DATE\nPresentation of Public Employment Services organized by WAPES : UWV\nOnline\, September 04\, 2023\nWe are pleased to announce the launch of our first two webinars dedicated to “WAPES Public Employment Services”. \nJoin us for these upcoming PES briefings and save the dates in your diaries. \nThe first webinar will be dedicated to the presentation of the Dutch Public Employment Service\, the UWV\, and will take place on September 4 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm (CET). \nThe second webinar will be hosted by our Turkish colleagues\, iŞKUR\, on October 4 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm CET. \n📅 Webinar 1: September 4\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm CET (UWV) \n📅 Webinar 2: October 4\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm CET( iŞKUR) \nThis upcoming webinar will be available in all three official languages of WAPES: English\, Spanish\, and French. Stay tuned for the Zoom invitation and registration details\, which will be shared shortly. \nPlease note that the audience is limited to member countries. You are welcome to pass on the invitation and link within your organization\, but please do not pass them on to anyone outside the PES. \nPlease check the members’ area regularly for future invitations and webinars organized by WAPES in 2023 and 2024. \nWe look forward to sharing our knowledge and collaborating with this dynamic international community! \nYour WAPES Executive Secretariat \nFor its Members\, by its Members \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Documents and videos available in the members' area\n \n \n \n \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 Niels Lieman\nInternational Business Consultant·Public Employment Service (UWV) \nNiels Lieman is a versatile professional with extensive experience in hotel management\, employment services\, and pensions. He has a background in hotel management\, online marketing\, and change management\, and has held diverse roles at the Dutch Public Employment Service (UWV) for the past 13 years\, including employer services\, online service development\, HR\, and social medical affairs. \nSince 2020\, Niels has been responsible for international relations\, where he eagerly learns from other countries’ practices to enhance employment services. His commitment to making a positive impact\, combined with his leadership and financial expertise within the UWV Pension Fund\, drives his contributions to both the public and private sectors. URL:https://wapes.org/event/presentation-of-public-employment-services-organized-by-wapes-uwv/?lang=en ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LOGO_UWV_JPG-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230616 DTSTAMP:20260604T030731 CREATED:20230224T115624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T081831Z UID:254113-1686787200-1686873599@wapes.org SUMMARY:Extraordinary General Assembly DESCRIPTION:Hybride \n \n \n \n \n \n “WAPES World of PES” WEBINAR – a presentation by our members of Cambodia\n \n \n \n \n \n June 15\, 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 Dear members\, \nOur next hybrid Extraordinary General Assembly is coming up fast. The WAPES Executive Secretary is pleased to share with you a short explanatory video to help you get started with the preparations for this important event which will take place on Thursday 15 June 2023 at 1pm (CEST). Please click on this link to listen to the message. \nTo help us prepare for the event\, please complete the registration form via this link\, and confirm : \n1. whether you will participate in person or on line2. The name + first name + e-mail address of the person who will represent your PES at this GA \nWithin one month at the latest\, you will receive the important documents that will be considered at this Hybrid General Meeting (including\, but not necessarily restricted to\, the new coordinated text of the Statutes in English\, French and Spanish\, the annual Accounts for the financial year ending 31 December 2022\, and the budget for the financial year 2023). \nWith best regards\, URL:https://wapes.org/event/extraordinary-general-assembly/?lang=en LOCATION:Bruxelles\, Belgique ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RENE-LUTTERUS-0493-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR