Human Resource and Economic Development Conference
Manila, Philippines - The conference will provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas among APEC economies on innovative human resource development strategies and ways to effectively link human resource and economic development in order to increase global competitiveness.
The Innovations in Human Resource and Economic Development Conference will be held on September 17-19, 2007 in Manila, Philippines.
The conference will provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas among APEC economies on innovative human resource development strategies and ways to effectively link human resource and economic development in order to increase global competitiveness.
BACKGROUND
APEC economies are more interconnected than ever before and have come to understand the critical role that an educated and skilled workforce plays in ensuring sustainable growth in the 21st century. To truly compete in the global marketplace, APEC economies must continue to search for innovative human resource development strategies. The demands of the global economy require that economies go a step beyond effective education and training programs to efforts that incorporate human resource development into their larger economic strategies.
CONFERENCE PURPOSE
The conference will provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and promising practices among APEC economies on innovative human resource development strategies and ways to effectively link human resource and economic development in order to increase global competitiveness.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Keynote address on meeting the challenges of the global economy
Plenary sessions with leaders from APEC economies on successful practices and models of innovation
Workshops with human resource and economic development experts on building collaborative partnerships; using technology in human resource development; innovative strategies for supporting entrepreneurship; responding to economic transitions and impacts of global trade; strategic asset mapping; and developing skills credentials
Special opportunity to participate in educational tours of businesses or innovative programs
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and experts on human resource and economic development issues from government, business, education, and civil society in APEC economies are encouraged to attend.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP (HRDWG)
The conference is endorsed by APEC’s HRDWG. Established in 1990, the goal of human resources development in APEC is to promote the well-being of all people in the region through economic growth and development. HRDWG has an important role to play in achieving the liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment.
The HRDWG conducts work programs to develop human resources on issues ranging from education to labor to capacity building. The HRDWG conducts its work program through its three networks:
Capacity Building Network
Education Network
Labor and Social Protection Network
For questions about the conference, please contact:
Mr. Chris Watson
APEC/Labor and Social Protection Network (LSPN) Coordinator
Phone: +1-202-693-4858
Email: [email protected]
For questions about logistics or accommodations, please contact:
Ms. Ellen Lupinski
Senior Meeting Planner
DTI Associates, Inc.
Phone: +1-703-299-1618
Email: [email protected]
