Employment & Education Task Force Member
Current
Global Business Coalition
Germany
The GBC (Formerly B20) is an integral part of the G20 process, representing the entire G20 business community. The mission of the GBC is to support the G20 through consolidated representation of interests, concrete policy proposals, and expertise. Furthermore, the GBC promotes dialogue among policymakers, civil society, and business at the international level.Sean will work closely with his task force members from the G20 nations via teleconference, meetings in Geneva, Berlin, and Paris, as well other official G20 business events to represent Canada.Employment and Education have become core topics of the G20. In 2015, the number of globally unemployed people reached 197.1 million, an increase of 1 million from 2014, and 27 million above the preglobal financial crises level. GBC Germany aims to address challenges associated with rapid technological development, the reskilling needed for rapidly shifting job markets, and the structural reforms needed for more and better employment opportunities. The GBC will work on strengthening the implementation of international commitments.