The global economy is undergoing a profound reconfiguration, marked by a complex interplay of structural and geopolitical factors, and overlapping socio-economic, and technological transitions. Heightened policy uncertainty in particular is weighing on economic activities and the United Nations has recently revised downward global growth forecasts for 2025 from 2.9 per cent to 2.4 per cent in 2025, with downward revisions affecting both developed and developing economies. Policy uncertainty is also weighing on la bour markets. Slower economic growth is expected to reduce global employment growth from 1.7 to 1.5 per cent in 2025, corresponding to an increase in employment of 53 million, down from the previous forecast of 60 million. At the same time, employment growth has in the past not been strong enough to reduce decent work deficits, particularly in low-income countries, where informality and working poverty remain pervasive, and the situation is further strained by unresolved debt risks, rising climate-related costs, and geopolitical instability. Moreover, several challenges persist: investment has weakened, energy prices remain volatile, and despite significant advances in technology, productivity growth is stalling in many regions. Although inflation has begun to recede, real wages have not kept pace with the cost of living-especially in countries where labour demand remains weak. Labour force participation is declining in many low-income countries, particularly among young men, with NEET rates rising. Gender gaps also persist, driven more by structural barriers than real progress in inclusion. Over 400 million people face a global jobs gap due to underemployment and participation barriers and 240 million remain in extreme working poverty. Furthermore, while green and digital transitions offer new job opportunities, their benefits are unevenly distributed and often exclude the most vulnerable. Today's challenges underscore that deep structural challenges - from productivity stagnation to growing inequalities - continue to limit progress toward inclusive and job-rich growth. Therefore, they call for a strategic rethinking of economic policies - one that places inclusive employment, structural transformation, and social justice at the centre of growth and development strategies. Jointly offered by the Employment Policy and Analysis Programme of the International Training Centre of the ILO in partnership with the ILO Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department, the "Economic Policies for Inclusive Job-Rich Growth" course responds to that call. The course equips policymakers, economists, and professionals with the tools to interpret macroeconomic trends, diagnose labour market challenges, and design context-sensitive responses. This year's edition offers a structured, practice-oriented learning journey that explores the interlinkages between macroeconomic stability, labour market inclusion, structural transformation, skills development, and technological innovation, guiding participants in crafting coherent policy responses for inclusive, job-rich growth.