Media Advisory: Asia-Pacific Global Accelerator Policy Forum

Leaders across Asia-Pacific to gather in Phnom Penh to drive investments in jobs and social protection.

High-level government officials, UN leaders, employers and workers’ representatives will gather at the Asia-Pacific Global Accelerator Policy Forum to accelerate progress towards productive employment and universal social protection across the region.Global Accelerator is an initiative of the UN Secretary General to accelerate progress to the Sustainable Development Goals. Co-hosted by the International Labour Organization and Government of Cambodia, represented by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), with the strong collaboration of UN partner agencies, the Asia-Pacific Global Accelerator Policy Forum will focus on innovative solutions that strengthen employment policies, expand social protection, and drive sustainable economic growth.

WHAT

A high-level forum bringing together policymakers, social partners, and development agencies to advance commitments on:

• Skills development supporting decent work and just transitions
• Social protection for all
• Sustainable financing for jobs and skills development
• Green, digital, economic and demographic transitions in the labour market

WHO

Key speakers and participants include:

• H.E. Dr Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Finance, Cambodia
• H.E. Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, Cambodia
• Mia Seppo, Assistant Director General, Jobs and Social Protection, ILO
• David McLachlan-Karr, Regional Director, UN Development Coordination Office for Asia-Pacific
• Senior representatives from governments, employers' organizations, trade unions, and international development agencies

WHEN & WHERE: 8 and 9 April 2025, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

Media are invited to attend the opening session of the event from 09.00-10.10hrs on 8 April 2025. Interview opportunities will be considered on request. 

Media registration is required. Please confirm attendance by 7 April 2025 via email at phromkade@ilo.org.

For more information, please contact Mr Pichit Phromkade, Communications Officer, ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific at phromkade@ilo.org.