Digital skills for jobs Wednesday, 18 September 2024 : 09:30 – 10:45 With the increasing use of digital technologies in the world of work globally, much concern has been raised about the impact

Digital skills for jobs Wednesday, 18 September 2024 : 09:30 – 10:45 With the increasing use of digital technologies in the world of work globally, much concern has been raised about the impact of technologies on employment and skills, jobs quality and quantity. While new technologies and automation will replace certain tasks, technology also creates new jobs and requires new sets of skills. This may affect millions of people who either need to reskill / upskill or risk losing jobs. This session will address the following questions: How does digital transformation impact jobs and skills development? What are core challenges and opportunities? What are innovative strategies to enhance global workforce skills to meet the demands of the digital transformation, taking into the situation of youth, women and aging workers? What are best practice examples to foster digital skills development in the world of work? Moderator Mr Juan Iván Martín Lataix Skills Digitalisation Specialist International Labour Organization (ILO) Panelists Dr Chunmei (Mei) Zhao Chief Education Solutions Officer, Stanford Global and Online Education Stanford University United States of America | Digital Skills for the Future: Perspectives from Stanford and the Silicone Valley Mr Felipe Alfonso Hernandez Maya General Coordinator of User Policy Federal Telecommunications Institute Mexico Digital Skills for Jobs Mr Alberto Wenceslas Mounguengui Moudoki Chief Executive Officer National Agency of Digital Infrastructures and Frequencies (NADIF) Gabon Technology impact and jobs skillset in Gabon Mr Jonathan Peter Mwakijele Head of Training Department African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI) Kenya (Republic of) Digital Skills for Jobs Industry perspective on skills needs Wednesday, 18 September 2024 : 11:15 – 12:30 Digital transformation is largely driven by industry players. Private companies are also at the forefront of innovation and technology development, as well as the adaptation of digital technologies in business processes and the development of new business models. The demand for a digitally skilled workforce is high, not only in the ICT industry but also in other economic sectors. This session will give the voice to industry representatives to discuss the core skills required to foster digital transformation, look at prospective growth industry sectors and related skills priorities. They will also share examples of how companies adjust to the rapid technological changes through effective skilling, re-skilling and upskilling programmes, as well as talent acquisition. Another objective of the session is to shed light on market needs related to digital transformation, which will help policy makers and training institutions to adjust their digital skills programmes and strategies. Moderator Mr Fahd Batayneh Stakeholder Engagement Director, Middle East ICANN Panelists Ms Sonya Janahi Board Member Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bahrain (Kingdom of) Ms Naria Santa Lucia General Manager, Skills for Social Impact Microsoft Philanthropies Mr Ahmed Riad Rashad Senior Director, Strategy and Industry Development Huawei Mr Wissam Kadi Vice President, Global Initiatives at Academies and University Alliances SAP

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Left Out: [FULL EPISODE] Stephanie Kelton on MMT and debunking budget deficit myths, March 8, 2018

In this episode, Professor Kelton debunks budget deficit and government spending myths, and explains why understanding how our monetary system works is crucial to making the political and economic case for important programs like universal health care, free public higher education, infrastructure investment, and more. We also explore some current economic issues, including how we might be able to cancel all public and private student debt in the U.S., and lastly the role and challenges of women in economics.

Stephanie Kelton is a leading American economist and a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Stony Brook University. Kelton was Chief Economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and Economic Advisor to the Bernie 2016 presidential campaign. She's most known for being a pioneer of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).

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Left Out: [FULL EPISODE] Stephanie Kelton on MMT and debunking budget deficit myths, March 8, 2018

In this episode, Professor Kelton debunks budget deficit and government spending myths, and explains why understanding how our monetary system works is crucial to making the political and economic case for important programs like universal health care, free public higher education, infrastructure investment, and more. We also explore some current economic issues, including how we might be able to cancel all public and private student debt in the U.S., and lastly the role and challenges of women in economics.

Stephanie Kelton is a leading American economist and a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Stony Brook University. Kelton was Chief Economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and Economic Advisor to the Bernie 2016 presidential campaign. She's most known for being a pioneer of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).

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