Second meeting of G20 employment working group begins in Guwahati

 GUWAHATI: The Second Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under India's G20 Presidency is set to take place in the city of Guwahati, Assam, from April 3 to April 5. The three-day event will see a gathering of over 72 delegates from over 19 G20 member countries, seven guest countries, and five international organisations.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE), Government of India, is the nodal ministry for the Employment Working Group under the Indian presidency of the G20. The G20 EWG's second meeting is a crucial step towards building consensus on the outcomes of the three key priority areas for EWG 2023 under the Indian Presidency. The three areas are: addressing global skill gaps; gig and platform economies; social protection and sustainable financing of social protection.

The first day of the meeting will consist of sessions focused on different priority areas, such as the Education Working Group, Digital Economy Working Group, Finance Track, G20 Entrepreneurship Research Centre, and the L20 and B20 Chairs.

During the 2nd EWG, discussion will take place on the Ministerial Communique and the outcome documents to arrive at a consensus. The communiqué is key to defining the future direction of the global economy through its eventual implementation in the G20 nations. The three-day meeting of the G20 EWG will also comprise events showcasing the cultural heritage of Assam, stated a press release.

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