Decent Work and Spatial Planning

This course explored the intersection of decent work and spatial planning, addressing challenges related to spatial inequality, urban planning, and labour market outcomes. Participants examined strategies to create inclusive urban environments, improve access to decent work opportunities, and foster socio-economic development. The course combined theoretical insights, practical applications, and international case studies, culminating in a comprehensive assignment envisioning equitable and sustainable cities.

OBJECTIVES

• Analyze the relationship between spatial inequality and decent work in diverse contexts.

• Identify structural barriers to inclusion for marginalized groups and propose effective policy interventions.

• Design strategies for investment in housing and infrastructure to generate decent work opportunities.

• Integrate labour market strategies into urban planning to enhance worker mobility and access to opportunities.

• Develop forward-looking approaches to building inclusive, sustainable urban environments, leveraging digital and green technologies.

CONTENT

Week 1: Linkages between spatial planning and decent work

• Urban planning's impact on labour market outcomes and inclusion.

• Multi-level policy integration and approaches to addressing segregation.

Week 2: Inclusive spatial planning for socio-economic development

• Governance models promoting equitable participation and economic growth.

• Financing strategies for inclusive public infrastructure and services.

Week 3: Access to adequate housing and job creation

• Policies linking housing and labour market mobility.

• Decent job creation in the construction sector using green practices.

Week 4: Leveraging advances in urban planning and digital technologies

• Use of AI, IoT, and big data to address urban inequalities.

• Inclusive smart city planning benefiting marginalized workers.

NUMBER OF HOURS: 40