The session will reflect on economic and employment policies, both at national and regional levels needed to promote a human-centred recovery, foster inclusive economic growth and development as well as help address longstanding structural inequalities.

Session's information note

Held in Singapore from 6 to 9 December, the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) brings together the ILO’s tripartite constituents representing Governments, workers and employers from Asia and the Pacific and the Arab States, as well as representatives of international organizations and civil society to discuss concrete steps to drive job-rich growth that is inclusive and transformative.

More information on the web portal of the conference ilo.org/aprm2022

As the&nbsp;17th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting gets underway, the first point of order will be the election of the Officers including the Government Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, and Employer and Worker Vice-Chairpersons.&nbsp;

Singapore

Opening session of the 17th Asia-Pacific regional meeting (Part 1)

17th ILO Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting

Plenary Room

Raffles City Convention Centre

Special opening address by the President of Singapore. Opening statements by: • Chairperson of the Regional Meeting • Director-General of the International Labour Organization • Employer representative • Worker representative

Opening session of the 17th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (Part 2)

Integrated policy agenda for a human-centred recovery that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient

Introduction and discussion of the Report of the ILO Director-General to the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting.

Plenary sitting: Introduction and discussion of the Report of the ILO Director-General

ILO tripartite constituents statements related to the Report of the ILO Director-General to the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting.

Plenary discussion of the Report of the ILO Director-General (continued)

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Institutional framework to support transitions towards formality and decent work

The session will discuss multilateral actions to support SDG8, to reinforce labour market resilience and to promote decent work in the two regions. Experiences in building partnerships and strengthening multilateralism will be shared.

Strengthening multilateral cooperation to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all

The session will reflect on how weaknesses of labour market institutions and policies impacted pandemic crisis response. It will focus on lessons learned and the actions needed to overcome these deficits.

Strong foundations for social and employment protection and resilience

The session will seek solutions for revitalizing productivity and skills pathways to create more and better jobs, promote a human-centred recovery, and facilitate inclusion. Discussions will highlight innovative policy measures that can drive productivity growth, quality job creation and skills development.

Revitalizing productivity growth and skills for more and better jobs

A dialogue platform to share concrete policy initiatives and other measures to promote the uptake of the principles of the MNE (Multinational enterprises) Declaration and support responsible business conduct.

Promotion and application of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy in Asia and the Pacific

Presentation and noting of the report of the Credentials Committee, and Adoption of the conclusions of the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting and closing ceremony.

Closing session of the 17th Asia-Pacific regional meeting

The Regional Meeting concludes with "Singapore Statement"

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Secretary-General, BEF

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