Economic Conference "Labour Markets in the Baltics: Challenges Ahead" Part I
Channel: LatvijasBanka
Date: 04/10/2019

On 2 October 2019, Latvijas Banka organised its annual economic conference. This time it was dedicated to the future challenges of the labour markets in the Baltics.

Opening of the conference: Ilmārs Rimšēvičs, Governor, Latvijas Banka

Keynote speech: Andrea Bassanini, Editor of the OECD Employment Outlook, OECD
"The Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities in Light of Technological and Demographic Developments"

Panel discussion I
PERSPECTIVES AND POLICIES TO RAISE RESILIENCE OF
LABOUR MARKETS IN THE BALTIC STATES
Moderator: Mārtiņš Kazāks, Member of the Council, Latvijas Banka
Discussion participants
- Uldis Rutkaste, Head of Monetary Policy Department, Latvijas Banka
- Ülo Kaasik, Deputy Governor, Eesti Pank
- Borja Gracia, Senior Economist, Mission Chief for Lithuania, International Monetary Fund
- Evita Simsone, Director of the State Employment Agency of Latvia
- Andris Vanags, Chairman of the Board, AS SAKRET HOLDINGS