ILO Calls for Urgent Overhaul of Global Workforce Policies Amid Technological Disruption
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a report urging governments worldwide to revamp education and workforce policies in response to rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, climate transition, and demographic shifts. The report, titled 'Lifelong Learning and Skills for the Future,' highlights the need for expanded access to lifelong learning and modern skills development systems to prevent deepening inequality and social divides. The ILO emphasizes that traditional education systems are insufficient in a world where workers must continuously adapt to evolving technologies and industries. The report also notes that access to structured learning remains limited, with only 16% of people aged 15 to 64 participating in structured training. The ILO calls for stronger public financing, social dialogue, and improved coordination between education systems and labor markets to build more inclusive and flexible lifelong learning systems. 
