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What this means

This document is a slide-style conference presentation titled “Implications of the digital transformation for skills development and lifelong learning” by Hannah Liepmann (ILO Research & Statistics). It discusses how AI is transforming labour markets, with most jobs being transformed rather than eliminated, and argues that changing skills requirements—especially rounded profiles combining technical, foundational cognitive (e.g., digital literacy and critical thinking), and socio-emotional skills—are key to accessing quality jobs. The presentation also highlights low demand for AI/ML skills, the importance of lifelong learning, and the need for systemic policy support (governance, coordination, financing, and social dialogue) to overcome unequal access to quality learning, including financing gaps and barriers faced by adults.

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Reference

https://www.gtac.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1.-8_30-Liepmann-South-Africa-GTAC-Conference_Liepmann.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Title: Implications of the digital transformation for skills development and lifelong learning
  • Speaker: Hannah Liepmann (ILO Research & Statistics)
  • Event: GTAC Public Economics Conference, July 9
  • Claim: Most jobs will be transformed rather than made redundant; some job losses expected
  • AI skills demand: AI & ML skills account for ~1% of skill demand or less; cited vacancy shares (US 4%, Denmark 4%, UK 3%, Germany 2%)
  • South Africa finding: AI & ML associated with ~10% wage premium; vacancies also require social skills (76%), core cognitive skills (74%), general computer skills (66%), customer service skills (65%)
  • Policy emphasis: rounded skills profiles and foundational skills; lifelong learning requires governance, coordination, sustainable financing, and social dialogue
  • Financing gap priority: public expenditure on adult education varies; without financial support many workers can’t afford training
  • Barriers to learning: costs, time constraints, limited information, rigid training formats
  • Closing message: ensure everyone has opportunity to learn, work and live in dignity in a changing world
  • Hannah Liepmann
  • ILO (International Labour Organization)
  • GTAC Public Economics Conference
  • Gmyrek et al. (2025)
  • Gmyrek et al. (2026)
  • ILO (2026) WoW Report
  • Jaurnmotte et al. (2026)
  • Delaporte and Liepmann (forthc.)
  • Brynjolfsson et al. (2025)
  • Lambert and Schindler (2026)
  • Lee et al. (2025)
  • Deming (2017)
  • Liepmann and Hegewisch (2025)
  • Allieu, Lee, and Liepmann (2026)
  • Asenjo, Escudero, and Liepmann (2024)
  • UNESCO GRALE 5 Open Data