Riyadh: The Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security, Teresa Rodrigues Dias, stated on Wednesday in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) that, during the year of 2024, Angola registered a total of 207,358 net jobs. The Angolan official made the statement at the 2nd Edition of the GLMC (Global Labor Market Conference), which takes place from Jan 29 to 30, highlighting the creation of the National Employment Observatory.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the minister emphasized the Angolan government’s commitment to improving employability as a means to enhance social inclusion and alleviate poverty. Teresa Dias also mentioned the establishment of the Angolan National Employment Fund, designed to finance initiatives that promote professional training and self-employment, support entrepreneurship, and intensify paid professional internships.
The minister noted that the government’s focus has been substantial in advancing the digital transformation process, underscoring the significance of Start Ups and the importance of Technological Professional Training Centers. Furthermore, she explained that the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training successfully trained 112,336 citizens across 1,801 training units, while acknowledging the need for continued efforts in promoting decent and sustainable employment.
The Global Labor Market Conference addresses the rapid global changes impacting the job market and gathers 45 labor ministers from around the world, along with legislators, worker and employer representatives, business leaders, researchers, and staff from the International Labor Organization (ILO). The conference aims to identify solutions and make progress towards creating more balanced and beneficial environments for all.