An insightful #IndiaAIImpactSummit session on AI’s impact on jobs. While automation risks exist, the real story is augmentation—AI automates tasks, not entire occupations.
Can #trade agreements create better #jobs?
The EU-India trade deal has the potential to boost growth, wages and #Employment but only if trade policies are aligned with #skills development, labour market policies & sustainable enterprises.
Blog explains: https://t.co/Qwwc7HMb8i
The NCAER Data Innovation Centre, in collaboration with @GoIStats, hosted a conference on Enhancing Gender Statistics on January 15–16, 2026.
Policymakers, researchers, and statisticians discussed conceptual, methodological, and policy challenges in collecting and using data on gender. The two-day event concluded with key insights and takeaways to advance official data systems.
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PIB release: https://t.co/R0QwVICd5W
Blog: https://t.co/FJdCpvulof
Beyond stability: budgets and central banks shape the #FutureOfWork
The new #EmploymentInFocus article calls for pro-employment frameworks where all fiscal and monetary choice is assessed by its impact on jobs, not just growth.
More here🔗https://t.co/u2OMfoIJUM
In many emerging economies, growth hasn’t led to enough decent jobs. Pro-employment macro policies-where fiscal & monetary tools boost labour demand—can drive structural transformation & make jobs central to development.
🔗https://t.co/zMWbKIRdXN
Emerging economies like #India face a double challenge: grow fast & create decent jobs.
The new Employment in Focus article highlights how pro-employment macro policies- strategic spending, job multipliers, & labour-aware monetary frameworks- can deliver inclusive development.
👉https://t.co/jg7DYXaYxk
NCAER and IHD jointly launched a book by NCAER’s Senior Advisor, Dr G.C. Manna, titled “75 Years of the Indian National Sample Survey” on June 30, 2025.
The event featured a panel discussion chaired by Professor S. Mahendra Dev, Chairman of the EAC-PM. Dr Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI, also addressed the gathering.
“In developing countries, people work informally not by choice, but due to a lack of formal jobs.” — Radhicka Kapoor, ILO
🌍 2B+ in informal work.
🎓 The free #EmploymentMasterclass tackles:
✔️ Youth jobs
✔️ Gender gaps
✔️ Crisis & climate
Join now → https://t.co/pdCeuymPQz
I am thrilled that ‘Harnessing Technology for Inclusive Prosperity’ - which includes my chapter with @Radhicka - has been selected for the 2024 Noteworthy Books by Princeton University’s Industrial Relations Section (https://t.co/W1IKCtM83c). Thank you, editors and my co-author!
#BSManthan | #AI will augment #jobs rather than replace them, say experts at BS Manthan, highlighting the need for upskilling and policy support to maximise productivity and employment growth.
@SumitaDawra, Govt. of India | @Radhicka, @ilo
| Hiranmay Pandya, @BMSkendra
https://t.co/Jkn6T6g8LM
Based on ASI data on registered firms from 2000-16 @Radhicka & Krishnapriya note importance of older, larger firms in creating manufacturing jobs. Policies should promote entry of new medium-sized plants & growth of dynamic, incumbent small & medium firms https://t.co/SP2ytulwzc
SANEM, in partnership with @ilobangladesh will organize a panel discussion on 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 at the 8th SAEC 2025.
Date: Sunday, 23 February 2025
Time: 04:15 PM – 05:45 PM (GMT+6)
One way to create jobs for both women & men is to invest in the care economy. This will Recognise, Reduce and Redistribute women's unpaid care work, free up time for paid work & leisure. Care economy = lab intensive + green jobs. I write for ICPP.
https://t.co/c32BxDduzr
Check out our piece (with @Radhicka Kapoor): 'Technology, Jobs, and the Future of Work in India' in the book 'Harnessing Technology for Inclusive Prosperity' https://t.co/GmOvUxQkLw that discusses how new technologies are reshaping economies and societies.
📢 @ILO_EMP_Policy podcast highlights the need for a new generation of employment policies centred on relevance to country-specific situations, and their implementation based on evidence and social dialogue.
Listen to the full episode 👉 https://t.co/K0fooBagw2
Very interesting piece on promoting equal norms for childcare. A great example of institutionalised childcare support is Germany's "kita" system, where parents can leave their toddlers during the day. This enables #women's participation in the #workforce!
In the face of persisting labour market challenges such as informality, gender disparities and new ones like rapid rise of AI and climate change, what will a new generation of employment policies look like? Upcoming podcast explores.
Preview👇
In the fourth episode of the ICRIER Podcast, Dr. Radhicka Kapoor, a Professor at ICRIER, and Ms. Puja Mehra, a Senior Fellow (Consultant) at ICRIER, discuss women's participation in India's workforce.
🔗 https://t.co/7Iwj80QldR
@Radhicka@pujamehra@ICRIER#iwd2024#womensday2024