https://iloblog.org/2019/07/16/the-future-of-work-the-time-for-talking-is-over/ Blog of the International Labour Organization (ILO): Promoting jobs, protecting people Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:08:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ https://iloblog.org/2019/07/16/the-future-of-work-the-time-for-talking-is-over/comment-page-1/#comment-71269 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:08:06 +0000 http://iloblog.org/?p=2912#comment-71269 ILO has a leading role in achieving SDG 8 (Promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all); however, for inclusive growth, the political commitment of the government of the respective country is a key enabler as there are large pockets of population in most developing countries who are usually left behind in any major development agenda or program. For example, rough estimates suggest that about 10% of any country’s population may have some sort of disability and in absence of a functional social support or safety system, they often live as destitute unless their families are wealthy and supportive. ILO should play an awareness building role to mainstream these vulnerable population groups and make sure that development policies and programs include their inputs and concerns. ILO must work with the local employers so that they see the value of making workplace modifications; people with certain disability will then get jobs and participate in economic activities.

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