Riyadh: The ministerial meeting held as part of the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference concluded today in Riyadh, chaired by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi and attended by International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, along with 40 labor ministers from countries representing the G20, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting resulted in the participating ministers agreeing on six decisive actions. These include developing methodologies for skills recognition and portability by improving how skills are recognized and enhancing their flexibility in the labor market to enable mobility across sectors and borders. Another key action is guiding the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in labor market systems, ensuring that AI is employed in workforce decisions with transparency, governance, and oversight. The ministers also emphasized adapting social protection systems to support mobility and career transitions, ensuring that social protection follows workers as the nature of work and career paths evolve.

The actions also include using data to connect individuals with opportunities and strengthen labor market infrastructure, supporting the link between employment and skills development. A further priority is enhancing workforce planning to prepare employment systems for economic shocks and structural changes. The ministers also highlighted improving pathways to first employment and re-entry into the labor market by linking individuals with meaningful career opportunities.

The ministerial meeting, held in Riyadh for the third time, is considered a central pillar of the Global Labor Market Conference and has become a leading international platform for promoting evidence-based dialogue and supporting cooperation on the future of labor markets. It operates in partnership with prominent international organizations, including the ILO, the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations Development Programme, the International Organization for Migration, UN Tourism, the King’s Trust International, and the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk).

Riyadh: The ministerial meeting held as part of the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference concluded today in Riyadh, chaired by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi and attended by International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, along with 40 labor ministers from countries representing the G20, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting resulted in the participating ministers agreeing on six decisive actions. These include developing methodologies for skills recognition and portability by improving how skills are recognized and enhancing their flexibility in the labor market to enable mobility across sectors and borders. Another key action is guiding the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in labor market systems, ensuring that AI is employed in workforce decisions with transparency, governance, and oversight. The ministers also emphasized adapting social protection systems to support mobility and career transitions, ensuring that social protection follows workers as the nature of work and career paths evolve.

The actions also include using data to connect individuals with opportunities and strengthen labor market infrastructure, supporting the link between employment and skills development. A further priority is enhancing workforce planning to prepare employment systems for economic shocks and structural changes. The ministers also highlighted improving pathways to first employment and re-entry into the labor market by linking individuals with meaningful career opportunities.

The ministerial meeting, held in Riyadh for the third time, is considered a central pillar of the Global Labor Market Conference and has become a leading international platform for promoting evidence-based dialogue and supporting cooperation on the future of labor markets. It operates in partnership with prominent international organizations, including the ILO, the World Bank, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations Development Programme, the International Organization for Migration, UN Tourism, the King’s Trust International, and the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk).