The World of Work Report: Lifelong Learning and Skills for the Future examines how countries can build effective lifelong learning systems to support workers and enterprises in the context of ongoing technological, environmental and demographic change.
Despite widespread recognition of its importance, access to quality lifelong learning remains limited and highly unequal. At the same time, digitalisation and the green transition are reshaping skill demand, requiring not only technical capabilities but broader, complementary skill sets. Whether these transitions lead to better jobs and more inclusive labour markets depends on how effectively learning systems respond.
The report brings together new evidence to address these challenges, including survey data on learning in the world of work, large-scale vacancy data on evolving skill demand, and global evidence on what works in improving employment and earnings outcomes.
Across its three parts, the report moves from participation and system gaps, to changing skill needs, and finally to effective policies and system design, providing a comprehensive and policy-relevant evidence base, in addition to covering conceptual and historical foundations.
Following the official press launch of the report on 5 May 2026, this seminar offers an opportunity to engage more deeply with its findings and implications. It will bring together representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations, external experts and ILO specialists for an open exchange, with opportunities to interact directly with key stakeholders. The event will also be covered through ILO communication channels, contributing to broader visibility of the discussion.
Speakers
Moderators:
- Caroline Fredrickson, Director, Research and Statistics Department
- Srinivas B Reddy, Chief, Skills and Employability Branch
Presenters:
- Sévane Ananian, Senior Economist, ILO Research and Statistics
- Isaure Delaporte, Economist, ILO Research and Statistics
- Hannah Liepmann, Economist, ILO Research and Statistics
- Pedro Moreno da Fonseca, Lifelong Learning Specialist, ILO Skills and Employability Branch
Discussants (tbc):
- Representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations
- Christine Hofmann, Senior Regional Skills Specialist, Regional Office-Africa
Dialog
Dialog