International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Making Jobs Work for People and the Planet
Channel: SparkBlue
Date: 17/10/2023

17 October 2023 - This UNDP-hosted discussion focuses on the role of quality jobs in poverty alleviation. It brings together a mix of experts and voices from various sectors, including development, civil society, academia, and the private sector, with the objective to identify actionable strategies for creating quality jobs that contribute to inclusive growth, especially during times of global transitions and crises.

00:00 Opening remarks
5:37 Video on the 2023 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
7:52 Introduction of panelists
11:38 How can we make job opportunities inclusive and resilient to reduce multidimensional poverty, especially during crises?
17:39 What financial inclusion measures can effectively reduce poverty through sustainable jobs amidst global and digital shifts?
23:22 How can systemic barriers limiting women's access to quality jobs be addressed, and how can the care economy reduce poverty?
31:48 How can digital transformation be inclusive, equipping everyone with skills and opportunities for the digital economy?
38:50 What role does policy play in ensuring tech adoption promotes green entrepreneurship and inclusivity, especially for developing countries?
45:45 How can public-private partnerships create quality jobs, and what policies can enhance the private sector's role in decent work?
55:28 What interventions are necessary to ensure the digital and green transitions can generate opportunities for all segments of society?
1:05:56 Closing remarks

SPEAKERS:
- Moderator: Ms. Michelle Muschett, UN Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Latin American and the Caribbean, UNDP   
- Ms. Sabina Alkire, Professor of Poverty and Human Development, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) 
- Mr. Gregory Chen, Managing Director BRAC International Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative 
- Ms. Sofía Sprechmann Sineiro, Secretary General of CARE International 
- Mr. Jonathan Reichental, former Chief Digital Officer Palo Alto, and CEO, Human Future 
- Mr. Ted Chen, Co-founder, CEO & Chief Product Architect at Evercomm Singapore 
- Mr. Khulekani Mathe, Deputy CEO Business Unit South Africa

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