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Operationalizing the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
Description/achievement of initiative

The overall objective is to support the operationalization of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth, the overarching platform for the promotion of youth employment in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The commitment focuses on expanding the strategic multi-stakeholder alliance of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth, scaling up action at country and regional levels, and promoting knowledge about what works and how to improve labour market outcomes of youth. The project is implemented through a collaboration between the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Social Security, Spain, and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Implementation methodologies

The collaboration between the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Social Security, Spain, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) aims to support the operationalization of the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth. The collaboration focuses on four strategic elements of Decent Jobs for Youth: (i) building a strategic alliance, (ii) scaling up action and impact, (iii) sharing and applying knowledge, and (iv) mobilizing resources. In this context, the project supports the strategic multi-stakeholder alliance by initiating consultations and convening key youth employment stakeholders; by initiating concrete action at country level, based on the thematic priorities; by developing and operationalizing the knowledge facility; and by exploring linkages to funds and financing opportunities in support of country level work on youth employment.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

Spain, Ministry of Labour, Migration and Social Security; International Labour Organization (ILO)
Progress reports
Goal 4
4.4 - By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
Goal 5
Goal 8
8.3 - Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services
8.5 - By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
8.6 - By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
8.b - By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization
Goal 17
17.17 - Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships

Data, monitoring and accountability
10 / 2019
2,038,767 United States dollars committed to public-private and civil society partnerships in support of decent jobs for youth
10 / 2019
3 knowledge sharing or advocacy tactics on youth employment carried out, including events, campaigns and media items
Financing (in USD)
2,038,767 USD
Staff / Technical expertise
Technical cooperation and expertise provided by the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Social Security, Spain, and the ILO.

Basic information
Time-frame: 2017-11-01 - 2019-10-31
Website
Partners
Spain, Ministry of Labour, Migration and Social Security; International Labour Organization (ILO)
Countries
Contact information
Pedro Luis Otero Ramírez-Cárdenas, Adviser to the State Secretary for Employment, ploteror@mitramiss.es
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