Labour Market Forum 2010 - Planning Institute of Jamaica
Labour Market Forum 2010 - Planning Institute of Jamaica
Labour Market Forum 2010 - Planning Institute of Jamaica
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which is geared towards creating an enabling environment for<br />
economic and social development with special emphasis on<br />
the areas <strong>of</strong> job creation, implementation <strong>of</strong> policies and<br />
social protection.<br />
The Global Jobs Pact proposes a range <strong>of</strong> crisisresponse<br />
measures that countries can adapt to their<br />
specific needs and situation. It is not a one-size-fits-all<br />
solution, but a portfolio <strong>of</strong> options based on successful<br />
examples, also designed to inform and support action<br />
at the multilateral level.<br />
The Pact advises governments to consider options such as<br />
public infrastructure investment, special employment<br />
programmes, broadening <strong>of</strong> social protection and minimum<br />
wages. Particularly in developing countries, such measures can<br />
reduce poverty, increase demand and contribute to economic<br />
stability. Donor countries and multilateral agencies are called<br />
on to consider providing funding, including existing crisis<br />
resources for the implementation <strong>of</strong> the Pact’s<br />
recommendations and policy options. Therefore, <strong>Jamaica</strong><br />
continues to work in tripartite approach to implementing this<br />
Jobs Pact.<br />
Ladies and Gentlemen, let me turn now to the <strong>Labour</strong> <strong>Market</strong><br />
Information System (LMIS) which is managed by our Ministry.<br />
We are pleased to announce that the Ministry <strong>of</strong> <strong>Labour</strong>, will be<br />
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