Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, discussed the shifts in global employment, stating that the emergence of a global workforce would align with modern requirements. This discussion occurred during the annual ORF online panel in New York, centered around “The Heart of Development: Aid, Trade & Technology.” Jaishankar presented insights into navigating global uncertainty, focusing on interconnected drivers: self-reliance, technology, multipolarity, and South-South cooperation. He also noted the global workforce’s adaptation in response to contemporary demands, reflecting changes in skills, mobility, and digital competencies. Moreover, he highlighted the importance of resilient trade pathways to overcome various barriers to trade, and how economies can adapt to the existing challenges, creating new priorities and flows.
UNGA: Jaishankar on Global Workforce Adaptation and Economic Resilience
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