Paragraph 24 of the Future We Want, Rio+20
B. Advancing Integration, Implementation, and Coherence: Assessing the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development and addressing new and emerging challenges
We note the need for sustainable development strategies to proactively address youth employment at all levels. In this regard, we recognize the need for a global strategy on youth and employment building on the work of the International Labour Organization.
Supporting Initiatives
Asia-Pacific Thematic Working Group on Youth
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
ESCAP works with ILO and other members of the RCM/UNDG Asia-Pacific Thematic Working Group on Youth to support this.
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We note the need for sustainable development strategies to proactively address youth employment at all levels. In this regard, we recognize the need for a global strategy on youth and employment building on the work of the International Labour Organization.
ESCAP in collaboration with ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific has launched a joint research work
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
ESCAP in collaboration with ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific has launched a joint research work on macroeconomic policies for ‘full and productive employment’ at the country level. The aim of these two country studies (Thailand and Viet Nam) is to provide policy advisory services to Member States in the form of national macroeconomic and employment policy reviews, with specific attention in fostering youth entrepreneurship and ensuring rights for young people, and to suggest policy options for the future in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region.
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We note the need for sustainable development strategies to proactively address youth employment at all levels. In this regard, we recognize the need for a global strategy on youth and employment building on the work of the International Labour Organization.
Strengthening the capacity of Governments in ESCAP, ECA and ESCWA to respond to the needs of youth in formulating inclusive and sustainable development policies
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
ESCAP is preparing the Development Account project which covers employment issues and identify good practices and lessons learned related and prepare a toolbox for governments on planning, designing and implementing youth policies, and is set to be implemented 2014-2017.
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We note the need for sustainable development strategies to proactively address youth employment at all levels. In this regard, we recognize the need for a global strategy on youth and employment building on the work of the International Labour Organization.
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Regional and sub-regional organizations, including the UN regional commissions and their sub-regional offices, to prioritize sustainable development through, inter alia, more efficient and effective capacity building, development and implementation of regional agreements and arrangements as appropriate, and exchange of information, best practices, and lessons learnt.
Support these institutions, including through the United Nations system
Enhance the UN regional commissions and their sub-regional offices in their respective capacities to support Member States in implementing sustainable development.
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Promote the exchange of information and knowledge on decent work for all and job creation, including green jobs initiatives and related skills, and to facilitate the integration of relevant data into national economic and employment policies.
The youth employment crisis: A call for action (ILO)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
The 101st Session of the International Labour Conference in June 2012 adopted resolution “The youth employment crisis: A call for action” (ILC101-TRAITEXT-2012-06-0295-2-En.docx). The resolution provides a portfolio of tried and tested measures in five areas: macro-economic policies, employability, labour market policies, youth entrepreneurship and rights. It underscores the need for balance, coherence and complementarity across the policy measures.
http://www.ilo.org/ilc/ILCSessions/101stSession/texts-adopted/WCMS_185950/lang--en/index.htm
The ILO Governing Body approved in November 2012 a seven-year follow-up action plan for the Office’s support to Member States in the implementation of the Call for Action.
http://www.ilo.org/gb/GBSessions/GB316/ins/WCMS_191163/lang--en/index.htm
In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph
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We note the need for sustainable development strategies to proactively address youth employment at all levels. In this regard, we recognize the need for a global strategy on youth and employment building on the work of the International Labour Organization.