FutureWORKS Collective

A JustJobs Network initiative

The FutureWORKS Collective is a five-year interdisciplinary Southern-led research consortium devoted to the future of work in developing countries.

The FutureWORKS Collective (FWC) is a global consortium funded by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) that addresses the unique opportunities and challenges shaping labour markets in developing countries. Coordinated by JustJobs Network, FWC unites five distinguished research organisations as regional hubs to examine critical labour market issues, including the impacts of technological advancements, the proliferation of artificial intelligence, climate change, and energy transition. By fostering collaboration, generating evidence-based research, and engaging in policy advocacy, the Collective aims to bridge regional insights, amplify a unified global voice, and drive practical solutions toward a more equitable and inclusive future of work.

Research Themes

Skills
Artificial Intelligence
Informality
Care Economy
Worker Mobility / Migration

Our Partners

Global Learning Hub
Middle East and North Africa Hub
West and Central Africa Hub
Asia Hub
Latin America and Caribbean Hub
Eastern and Southern Africa Hub

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      Photo essay
      17 February 2025

      FutureWORKS Collective: Inception Workshop | Negombo, Sri Lanka

      Coordinated by JJN, the FutureWORKS Collective held its inception workshop in Negombo, Sri Lanka in March 2024. During this workshop, the members of the collective got together to discuss the research priorities and approach of the collective. This photo essay presents a glimpse into the workshop.

      Education and Skills 27 August 2024

      What can be done to ensure that people are skilled correctly for the future of work in the Global South?

      In June 2024, JJN was part of a roundtable discussion hosted by KPMG International to explore the existing policy mechanisms and potential policy opportunities in the Global South for effective labour market participation of youth.

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      FutureWORKS Collective: Charting New Frontiers in the Global South

      As global labour markets continue to undergo transition induced by rapid technological advancement and climate change, there is not enough research that captures the diverse experiences of the Global South. The FutureWORKS Collective, funded by IDRC Canada, is a consortium of research organisations that will fill this lacuna. The JustJobs Network is proud to be the coordinator of this initiative that underscores the urgency of adapting research and policies to the realities of the Global South.