When it comes to education and employment, the future is here. Technology plays a critical role in the future of work, but existing employees need upskilling and reskilling to harness new ways of working, capitalize on sustainability initiatives and adapt to new marketplace norms. Worldwide, students are studying technologies that will likely be outdated by the time they graduate, while developing nations struggle to create equitable learning access and provide basic necessities needed for education. The rise of AI and other automation advancements have only heightened these inequalities. BCIU is at the forefront of these conversations, bringing together the public and private sector to foster innovative solutions on the future of work, workforce development and equitable access to education.
April 2024: Panel in Washington, DC with Pearson during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings on Financing and Investing in Global Workforce Development and Technology
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December 2023: Panel at COP28 in Dubai on Redefining the Future of Work: Implementing Green Skills and Jobs in the Global Workforce
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May 2024: Panel in London during the Education World Forum on Redefining Learning: Panel on Exploring AI and Innovation’s Role in Education and Training
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September 2022: BCIU United Nations General Assembly Panel in New York on Reskilling and Rethinking the Transition to the Green Economy
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Before COVID-19 struck, many organizations were advancing solutions to address the roadblocks that hold women back. We were making progress. Not enough and not fast enough, but the trend was positive. Then, suddenly, a once-in-a-lifetime global health emergency turns the world upside down, and our workplaces face a confluence of crises. In the past year, the issue of gender parity has become particularly acute, and the inequities in our places of employment are taking a brutal toll on women.
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In this segment of our “3 Questions in 3 Minutes” video series, World Bank Group President Mr. David Malpass provides insights on the World Bank’s mission, it’s priority focus on combating climate change, and what “international understanding” means to him.
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Over the past twenty years, digital technologies have brought deep transformation to our industries and economies. They have contributed to U.S. economic growth and competitiveness. More recently, digital tools and technologies have enabled resilience amidst the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing people to connect, communicate, work, shop and learn virtually. Digital transformation is likely to only accelerate, as policymakers look for ways to strengthen economic resilience and boost economic recovery in a post-pandemic world.
If you are interested in partnering with us on these or other related opportunities and to get a full picture of our sector strategy, please contact Brian Dershowitz at bdershowitz@bciu.org.