Economic Policies for Inclusive Job-Rich Growth

The course aimed at providing a comprehensive hands-on overview of analytical tools and the policy instruments that support policy makers, analysts and practitioners through a better understanding on how fiscal, monetary, and exchange rate/debt policies, frame sectoral strategies, and structural transformation processes and economic diversification, and how they impact on productive employment creation, in particular on women and youth.

Through this course, participants gained access to cutting-edge research, case studies, and policy tools that are essential for navigating the complex terrain of global economics in 2024 and beyond. The course referred to the ILO’s policy and normative instruments and its long-standing experience in research and technical advisory services to assist governments and social partners work towards employment goals, now adapted to the challenges of the ongoing context of policy crisis.

CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the course was to strengthen the capacities of policymakers and social partners in the design and implementation of macroeconomic, sectoral and labour market policies and strategies to foster a robust and inclusive growth from unfolding crises while investing in longer-term structural transformation processes required to meet the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.

The programme was structured into the following modules:

• Labour market issues, trends and the policy challenge of continuing fragility;

• Macroeconomic support;

• Identifying promising sectors for decent jobs;

• Gender-responsive economic policies;

• Skills development for structural transformation;

• Implementing coordinated policies for job creation.

METHODOLOGY:

The course was delivered entirely online, providing opportunities for live debates and discussions through online webinars, which offered participants the chance to engage with both experts and peers.

Each module included a mix of online materials, a weekly webinar led by ILO experts and ITCILO facilitators, and offline learning activities to encourage deeper exploration of the topics and peer interaction. Furthermore, participants were required to complete weekly assignments, as well as a final assignment. Successful completion of these assignments was a key criterion for awarding the Certificate of Achievement.

NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 learning hours