Inclusive vector of labor market development as a component of economic sustainability

Abstract

The article is devoted to the substantiation of the importance of inclusiveness in the labor market in the current conditions of economic development. It substantiates that inclusiveness has become one of the main aspirations of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, social inclusion encompasses a broader set of concerns than those reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals. It is noted that promoting inclusion is not easy and requires concerted political efforts over time. The article is contained several definitions of «social inclusion», as well as features (elements) of inclusive labor market. There is contained an analysis of the main aspects of the EU policy on supporting the development of the labor market, in particular from the point of view of inclusiveness. Attention is drawn to the study of the priorities that should guide the preparatory work for sustainable growth (based on the Social Protection Committee Annual Report 2023). The study is provided a list of aspects securing labor market transitions and inclusive labor markets.