Source: European Parliament
Supporting decent and sustainable jobs, as a driver for eradicating poverty and inequality, is a key objective for the EU’s international partnerships. But what impact do aid and investments, including through Global Gateway projects, really have? Experts and stakeholders will present new measurement tools and best practices in creating decent employment in partner countries, to develop practical recommendations for enhancing the EU’s future engagement and Parliament’s oversight.
Supporting decent and sustainable jobs, as a driver for eradicating poverty and inequality, is a key objective for the EU’s international partnerships. But what impact do aid and investments, including through Global Gateway projects, really have? On 25 June, 10.30-12.30, experts and Members will discuss new measurement tools, as well as best practices in creating decent employment in partner countries. The Hearing will be chaired by Barry Andrews, Chair of the DEVE Committee, and moderated by Udo Bullmann and Hildegard Bentele, Standing Rapporteurs on Global Gateway. Panellists include experts from the University of London, the ILO, the African Development Bank, the International Trade Union Confederation – Africa and the International Organisation of Employers. Takeaways from the Hearing will feed into the DEVE committee’s monitoring of the NDICI-Global Europe instrument, as well as the AFET-DEVE own-initiative report on “Global Gateway: past impact and future orientations”.