The Future of Work in Information and Communication Technology

The objective of the project is to compile, examine and disseminate information on specific trends of the ICT sector at global and country levels to enhance decent work. The project will support the development of a global analysis of current trends in the digital economy, taking into account the situation of women and youth. The analysis will focus on anticipated demand fo ICT skills in the future; most effective ways to scale up ICT skills development; and, measures to ensure greater mobility of skilled workers as well as to improve working conditions in global supply chains of the ICT industry.

Project symbol

GLO/17/20/JPN

Admin unit

SECTOR

Start date

01/10/2017

End date

30/06/2022

Total allocation

1725195

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

1725195

Development Partners

Japan, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Country/Countries

Global

Outcomes

Outcome 5: Skills and lifelong learning to facilitate access to and transitions in the labour market
Outcome 3: Economic, social and environmental transitions for full, productive and freely chosen employment and decent work for all