Proposal 6

Labour Market Information Network

Second Asia-Pacific Intergovernmental Meeting on Human Resources Development for Youth
Bangkok, 1-5 June 1998

Objectives

  • To establish national labour market information through the creation of labour market centres in each country of the region
  • To establish a network of labour market information;
  • To renew employment planning activities in the region, with a vision for the future.

Problem addressed

  • Lack of information on the demand and supply of labour, employment opportunities, availability of resources, and technology is a severe problem faced by the employment planners today;
  • If necessary and correct information is available to the planners and policy makers, it will be helpful in preparation of policies, future plans, and projects to promote employment;
  • There is a gap in the process of employment planning.

Activities

  • Selection of experts and preparation of a detailed project document;
  • Conduct preliminary studies in each country;
  • Selection and training of staff;
  • Supply necessary equipment;
  • Establishment of labour market information centres.

Role of UN Agencies

  • ESCAP: coordination of the project;
  • Other UN agencies to provide necessary consultancy services and financial support.

Role of National Counterparts

  • Provision of necessary facilities;
  • Project execution.

Back to overview of both meetings

Asia-Pacific Meeting of Youth Organizations in Preparation for the Third Session of the World Youth Forum, 27-29 May 1998
Report of the Meeting    (TEXT-ONLY VERSION)
List of Participants    (TEXT-ONLY VERSION)

Second Asia-Pacific Intergovernmental Meeting on HRD
for Youth, 1-5 June 1998
Keynote Speech | Panel Discussion
Report of the Meeting    (TEXT-ONLY VERSION)
List of Participants  (TEXT-ONLY VERSION)
Asia-Pacific Position    (TEXT-ONLY VERSION)
Proposals for Action  (TEXT-ONLY VERSION)
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