Riyadh, November 19, 2023, The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is gearing up for the 5th Session of the Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers (ICLM), scheduled to take place from November 21 to 23, 2023, in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan. This significant gathering will center around the theme "Innovative Solutions and Digitalization of Labour and Employment Services in OIC Member States."
The conference is poised to bring together labor ministers from OIC Member States to delve into critical issues impacting the Muslim world in the evolving landscape of work. Key topics on the agenda include the ramifications of new technologies, employment trends, and social protection measures.
A prime opportunity for OIC labor ministers to collectively address pressing concerns, the conference will facilitate an assessment of the progress made in implementing resolutions from previous ICLM sessions and the OIC Labour Market Strategy. Discussions will also revolve around the ongoing initiatives of OIC institutions aimed at tackling unemployment, enhancing workforce capabilities, and fortifying social protection measures in Member States.
The OIC Ministerial Conference on Labor plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among Member States, with a particular emphasis on job creation. This focus is of paramount importance, especially in light of the substantial unemployment rates, particularly among the youth, in numerous OIC countries.
The anticipated activation of the OIC Labor Centre is expected to further stimulate mutually beneficial cooperation among OIC Member States, particularly in the realms of labor, employment, and social protection. As the conference unfolds in Baku, the outcomes are poised to shape and strengthen the collective efforts of OIC nations in addressing the multifaceted challenges in the labor market and advancing social and economic well-being across the Muslim world.
