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Jobs are changing. Skills are becoming obsolete. And policies are falling behind. This was the stark consensus at a global webinar bringing together economists, labour experts, and development practitioners from across the Global South — all united by one urgent message: the time for incremental reforms is over.

Experts warn that weak policy implementation, inadequate skills development and limited social protection could leave millions of workers vulnerable as automation reshapes the labour market.

The State of Finance in India- Report 2024–25 highlights the growing vulnerabilities of India’s gig and platform workers. In her chapter, Sabina Dewan examines how digital platforms are reshaping labour relations and protections, underscores critical policy gaps and calls for a more equitable framework for platform-based work.

JJN's Isha Gupta provides crucial insights into why participation among young jobseekers remains low, highlighting the structural barriers that continue to hold India's youth back from accessing meaningful internship opportunities.

In her essay "Re-Centring Employment in Growth Strategies in the Global South" for Observer Research Foundation, Sabina Dewan outlines a five-point agenda to revive employment, reinforce labour market institutions, and tackle widening inequality.