This conference aims to deepen understanding of the labour market effects of various types of skill mismatch and how they can be best measured in different country contexts. It will include ILO research and also present the work of other partner international organizations. The conference will provide a global perspective on the topic by presenting insights from the Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Africa regions. This event is aimed at researchers, policy-makers, practitioners and other stakeholders active in skills development systems and labour market economics.