This session will offer a space to reflect and discuss the importance of the facilitating role of CSOs in both project management and the application of methodologies promoting systemic change. These approaches have an impact on the equitable and inclusive participation of disadvantaged groups, ultimately reducing economic inequality in rural areas. Speakers will share experiences of the role played by the principal actors in this system (including CSOs, public/private sector, etc.) and methodological approaches developed with women, youth and MSMEs to boost the economy and reduce migratory pressures. Additionally, considering the experience of municipalities in the promotion of Municipal Employment One-Stop Shops (VUME) as a space to provide services which develop skills for employability and labor reinsertion of young people, women and returned migrants, panelists will demonstrate how to create conditions that achieve systemic change promoting increased income and improved conditions for employment and self-employment.

Note: Coffee and light snacks will be available at this morning session.