Webinar
Disability-inclusion in Public Employment Services (PES) in Asia Pacific
This webinar discusses the key findings of a research on disability-inclusion in public employment services (PES) in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on case studies from China, the Philippines, and Viet Nam. The event also reviews key aspects for PES to consider to advance disability-inclusion.
Background
Interest has increased on the role of public employment services (PES) in the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labour market.
In this webinar, we discuss the key findings of a research on disability-inclusion in the region’s PES, with a focus on the case studies of China, the Philippines, and Vietnam. These countries all face the same challenge—to increase the employment rate among persons with disabilities.
Further, during this webinar we discuss key aspects for PES to take into consideration to advance disability-inclusion: partnerships, governance and strategy, employer engagement, and beyond.
Agenda
09:00 – 09:10 Opening remarks: Fredy Guayacan, Project Manager, RO-Asia and the Pacific, ILO
09:10 – 09:35 Presentation of the main findings of the research:
- Alexander Hauschild, Consultant
- Kevin Hempel, Managing Director, Prospera Consulting
09:35 – 09:45 Discussion of the main findings: Stefan Tromel, Senior Disability Specialist, ILO
09:45 – 10:05 Q&A
10:05 – 10:15 Concluding remarks: Michael Mwasikakata, Head, Labour Market Services for Transitions Unit, ILO
Moderator: Anna-Karin Palm Olsson, Technical Specialist, Labour Market Services, ILO