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This panel will discuss technological changes and their impact on labour markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on the changes needed in the design of public policies to ensure inclusive, adequate and effective labour protection in the new contexts.

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Inaugural session of the Symposium, which will review the current context of the world of work in the region in light of the advances and challenges that have conditioned and/or favoured its performance in terms of employment generation, income opportunities and working conditions.

Santiago

Opening session

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Opening Remarks

Assistant Director General, Governance, Rights and Dialogue Cluster

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Panelists

Rector, University of the Republic, Uruguay

Verónica Alaimo

Lead Specialist, Social Department, Labour Markets Division, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Sonia Gontero

Wages and Working Time Specialist, Latin America Southern Cone Office

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