Solidarity in Employment and Sustainable Development
Solidarity in Employment and Sustainable Development
Monday, 7 July 2025: 09:15
Location: ASJE020 (Annex of the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences)
Oral Presentation
As the world faces increasing challenges related to employment and sustainable development, solidarity offers unique opportunities to tackle these complex problems. Solidarity involves mutual support, shared responsibility, and collective action to achieve common goals. The benefits such as social cohesion, economic stability, employment creation, equality, inclusion, innovation, cultural preservation, etc. demonstrate the wide-ranging positive impacts that solidarity can have on individuals, communities, and societies at large. Solidarity encourages cooperation and collaboration, leading to more efficient and sustainable use of resources. Cooperative business models and public-private partnerships created through solidarity can generate new jobs and economic opportunities, particularly in underserved communities. Collaborations between government agencies and private businesses can leverage synergies to address common goals like job creation and infrastructure development. Training and skills sharing initiatives allow workers from different sectors to learn new skills and share knowledge. Shared knowledge and collective efforts in solving problems encourage innovation and the development of new technologies and solutions. This creates a more versatile workforce capable of adapting to changing market conditions. Communities built on solidarity are generally more resilient to external shocks and crises. This enhances both employment security and the ability to recover quickly from setbacks. Solidarity can improve access to healthcare and social services, particularly in rural or underserved areas, through community-based initiatives and resource sharing. To achieve long-term growth and stability, it is crucial to integrate solidarity principles into approaches to employment and sustainable development. Institutional reforms are needed to make systems more inclusive. By fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility, we can create more resilient economies that benefit everyone. Integrating solidarity into employment is essential for building prosperous and inclusive societies. By embracing collective action and mutual support, we can create stronger economies, healthier environments and happier communities.