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Education Above All Hosts Global Youth Townhall
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation through its Silatech Programme, in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), hosted yesterday a global youth townhall titled 'Digitally Powered Economic Journeys.'
The event brought together more than 500 participants, including youth, development practitioners, and partners from across the globe to take stock of youth economic empowerment programming.
The town hall explored how the digital era is reshaping skills, employment, and economic opportunities for youth worldwide, with a particular focus on marginalised youth. Participants shared experiences, lessons, and recommendations on how technology can be harnessed to expand decent work and inclusive growth, especially in the Global South.
The session examined the impact of rapid digital transitions and technological advancements on youth employability, entrepreneurship, and access to livelihood opportunities. Discussions also addressed the need for youth economic empowerment programmes to be designed in light of the impacts of technology and AI on the future of work. Within this context, ILO delivered a presentation on the progress made towards Sustainable Development Goal 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Mana al-Ansari, executive director of Silatech Programme, delivered the opening remarks, emphasising the need for partnerships that prepare young people for a digital future.
Francesco d'Ovidio, director of the ILO Office in Qatar, added:“Digital transformation holds great potential to create new employment opportunities for young people - but only if it is decent, inclusive, and rights-based.”
The townhall started with several keynote speeches from youth beneficiaries of EAA and ILO programmes, as well as from key partners including Qatar Foundation Alumni. The highlight of the townhall was a moderated discussion that provided youth from 58 countries a platform to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of the digital era on employment prospects and the future of work.
The event brought together more than 500 participants, including youth, development practitioners, and partners from across the globe to take stock of youth economic empowerment programming.
The town hall explored how the digital era is reshaping skills, employment, and economic opportunities for youth worldwide, with a particular focus on marginalised youth. Participants shared experiences, lessons, and recommendations on how technology can be harnessed to expand decent work and inclusive growth, especially in the Global South.
The session examined the impact of rapid digital transitions and technological advancements on youth employability, entrepreneurship, and access to livelihood opportunities. Discussions also addressed the need for youth economic empowerment programmes to be designed in light of the impacts of technology and AI on the future of work. Within this context, ILO delivered a presentation on the progress made towards Sustainable Development Goal 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Mana al-Ansari, executive director of Silatech Programme, delivered the opening remarks, emphasising the need for partnerships that prepare young people for a digital future.
Francesco d'Ovidio, director of the ILO Office in Qatar, added:“Digital transformation holds great potential to create new employment opportunities for young people - but only if it is decent, inclusive, and rights-based.”
The townhall started with several keynote speeches from youth beneficiaries of EAA and ILO programmes, as well as from key partners including Qatar Foundation Alumni. The highlight of the townhall was a moderated discussion that provided youth from 58 countries a platform to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of the digital era on employment prospects and the future of work.
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