The United States Department of Labor and the Pan American Development Foundation respectfully invite you to participate in the Regional Good Jobs Summit. Join us to discuss the importance of the role of governments, companies, and workers in generating and promoting high-quality jobs for sustainable and inclusive economic development in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. The Summit will include experts from academia, representatives from government, private sector, and worker organizations from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
8:00 Registration
8:25 Welcome Remarks
8:30 Opening remarks – U.S. Government
Tobin Bradley
U.S. Ambassador to Guatemala
Thea Lee
Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs
9:00 Plenary: Setting the Scene for Good Jobs in the Region
A factual snapshot of job quality in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, with a focus on defining characteristics of a “good job” and why they matter, including presenting evidence on the connection between job quality and preventing irregular migration from the region.
9:30 Panel 1: Creating and sustaining quality jobs: Understanding the challenges
This panel will explore the main barriers faced by governments, employers, and workers when attempting to create high-quality jobs, comply with labor standards, and exercise their rights.
10:15 Break
10:30 Good jobs showcase
A discussion with employers and associations about standout or novel programs in the region that have supported good jobs for vulnerable populations.
11:30 Panel 2: Towards better employment: a dialogue on how we can catalyze change
This panel will focus on identifying practical steps each sector needs to take and opportunities for strengthening social dialogue/collaboration to build a future of better jobs in the region.
12:20 Conclusions and Closing – PADF
Funding is provided by the United States Department of Labor under cooperative agreement IL-37890-21-75-K-. 100% of the total cost of the project is financed with USG federal funds, for a total of $8.4 million.
