The International Labour Organization (ILO) to release a new report “Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024 - Promoting decent work and social justice to manage ageing societies”

14:00-15:00 hrs Bangkok Time (GMT+7) Tuesday, 28 May 2024, at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) and online.

This Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024 presents the most recent statistics on the state of the labour market and its impact on the 3.4 billion people living in the region. 

Beyond trends, the report examines the implications of population ageing for labour markets and society. With Asia and the Pacific being the fastest ageing region in the world, labour force participation rates and economic dependency ratios are projected to change significantly by 2050. The ensuing economic, financial and social challenges are exacerbated by persistent decent work deficits such as insufficient social protection, a high incidence of low labour incomes, gender inequality and age discrimination. 

Addressing these deficits is fundamental to successfully manage ageing societies and requires concerted action by workers, employers and governments.

The main findings of the report will be presented followed by a panel discussion to discuss the findings. 

Register to follow the event online
 

For media enquiries or more information please contact:

Steve Needham
Senior Communications Officer, ILO
Email: needham@ilo.org