1、Promote Decent Work in the Care EconomyMekong Forum 2025Phnom Penh,30 July 2025Xiaoyan QianInternational Labour OrganizationOutline of the presentationAdvancing social justice,promoting decent work2 Key Messages Criticality of the Care Economy:People,Planet,Prosperity Care economy in the Greater Mek
2、ong Subregion Role of ILO in supporting care economy in the GMS Strengthening regional cooperation on care economy in GMSNB Manually place“ilo.org”device in front of imageKey Messages3 The care economy and care is central to human,social and economic well-being,for sustainable development and for ad
3、vancing social justice.A well-functioning and robust care economy contributes to a healthier present and future work force,creates jobs,supports businesses and enhances productivity and can help advance economic growth and social development in GMS.There is increased acknowledgement of the importanc
4、e of care economy among GMS countries given the mega trends related to aging populations,healthcare needs,climate changes,economic demands-Need for comprehensive policies which are implemented,policy coherence and investments in care.The International Labour Organization(ILO)plays a lead role in pro
5、moting decent work in the care economy building on International Labour Standards.The 5R Framework provides important guidance for policy coherence and implementation.GMS region has decades of experience of regional collaboration and exchanges on various development issues.MOUs and Bi-lateral Agreem
6、ents for knowledge sharing,joint capacity development,piloting and exchanging innovative solutions can be developed.Advancing social justice,promoting decent workNB Manually place“ilo.org”device in front of imageCriticality of the Care Economy:People,Planet,Prosperity4 The care economy is a sector o