Partners’ Meeting in Support of the Palestinian National Employment Strategy - February 23rd, 2023

Oct 28, 2026

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Partners’ Meeting in support of the Palestinian National Employment Strategy held on February 23rd, 2023 from 09:30 to 15:00, featuring opening remarks and participation from representatives of the Palestinian government, the International Labour Organization, the Arab Labour Organization, the League of Arab States, and partner institutions. The agenda includes signing of agreements, analysis of the Palestinian labour market situation, and discussion of strategic priorities across demand, supply, and governance. Sessions also cover partner interventions supporting implementation, followed by closing remarks and lunch.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Opening

Tea/Coffee Break

Signing of Agreements

Palestinian Labour Market Situation and Priorities

Strategic Priority: Demand

Strategic Priority: Supply

Strategic Priority: Governance

Interventions by Partners

Closing Remarks

Partners’ Meeting in Support of the Palestinian National Employment Strategy, February 23rd, 2023 09:30-10:45 Opening H. E. Mr. Nasri AbuJaish Minister of Labour, Government of Palestine Minister of Foreign Affairs / State Minister Government of Jordan Ms. RubaJaradat, Regional Director for Arab States Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, Director General (by video) International Labour Organization H.E. Mr. Fayez Al Mutairi Director General, Arab Labour Organization Mr. Volker Oel Deputy Director General Middle East The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development H.E. Mr. Ahmad Abu El-Ghaith, Secretary General Represented by H.E. Ms. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh, Assistant Secretary General League of Arab States Mr. Shaher Saed Secretary General of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions Mr. Omar Hashem Chairperson of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture H. E. Mr. Riad Malki Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Palestine 10:45-11:00 Tea/Coffee Break 11:00-11:40 Signing of Agreements 11:40-12:20 Palestinian Labour Market Situation and Priorities for the National Employment Strategy H. E Ms. Ola Awwad President of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics The Palestinian Labour Market H. E. Mr. Khalid Osaili Minister of National Economy, Government of Palestine Strategic Priority “Demand”: Boosting the private sector’s resilience and capacity to increase productivity and create decent employment opportunities for jobseekers, particularly youth and women H. E. Mr. ZiadJweiles President of the National TVET Commission, Government of Palestine Strategic Priority “Supply”: Firmly aligning education, including higher education, with Future labour market needs. H. E. Mr. Nasri AbuJaish Minister of Labor, Government of Palestine Strategic Priority “Governance”: Strengthening labour market governance and developing active labour market policies and programmes Ms. Lynn Hastings Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, OPT The UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework: Supporting Decent Jobs and Economic Growth in OPT 12:20-14:45 Interventions by Partners in support of the implementation of the National Employment Strategy Moderator: ILO/PMO (TBD) 14:45-15:00 Closing Remarks 15:00 Lunch

FAQs

What is the event and what is it supporting?

The event is a partners’ meeting supporting the Palestinian National Employment Strategy, focusing on coordination and implementation support.

What are the three strategic priorities discussed?

The agenda covers Demand, Supply, and Governance priorities related to labour market improvements and employment creation.

What major agenda items occur after the tea/coffee break?

After the break, the programme includes signing of agreements, discussion of the Palestinian labour market situation and priorities, partner interventions, and closing remarks.

Oct 28, 2026

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