Q. Which organization recently released the 'Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024' report?
Answer:
International Labor Organization (ILO)
Notes: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released the 2024 Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook report. Key highlights include an improved Employment to Population Ratio (EPR) in the region at 58.2% (2023), with Indian women contributing significantly. India faces an aging population, with the old age dependency ratio projected to increase from 0.10 to 0.22 by 2050. Accelerated productivity growth is crucial for India to achieve high-income status by 2050, with 76% of manufacturers reporting skilled labor shortages.