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2016 Geneva meeting: Documents
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BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting 2016 June 9, Geneva, Switzerland
The meeting was held as a luncheon on June 9, 2016, in Geneva, Switzerland. It coincided with the 105th Session of the International Labour Conference, which ran from May 30 to June 10, 2016.
Participants
While specific attendees weren’t detailed in available sources, the meeting typically includes:
- Labour and Employment Ministers from all BRICS countries
- Senior officials from respective labor ministries
- Representatives from the International Labour Organization (ILO)
Key Discussions and Proposals
India’s Leadership
As the chair of BRICS for 2016, India played a central role in the meeting. Mr. Bandaru Dattatreya, India’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, delivered a keynote address.
Main Topics Addressed
- Quality Employment: Strategies to create better job opportunities across BRICS nations.
- Wage Security: Ensuring fair and timely wages for workers.
- Social Security: Expanding coverage and improving delivery of social security benefits.
- Governance: Enhancing labor market regulations and their implementation.
Common Challenges Discussed
- Large population sizes and their impact on labor markets
- Duality in labor markets (formal vs. informal sectors)
- The role and importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Issues related to marginalized workforce segments
Proposals and Future Plans
- India proposed to host the first meeting of the BRICS Employment Working Group on July 27-28, 2016, in Hyderabad.
- A subsequent BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting was proposed for September 2016.
- The ministers likely discussed the implementation of previous commitments, such as those made at the January 2016 Ufa meeting.
Significance of the Meeting
Strengthening BRICS Cooperation
The meeting served to reinforce the commitment of BRICS nations to address labor and employment issues collectively.
Policy Alignment
It provided a platform for aligning labor policies and sharing best practices among member countries.
Global Labor Dialogue
Being held alongside the International Labour Conference, the meeting allowed BRICS to engage with the broader global labor dialogue.
Outcomes and Follow-up
While specific outcomes of this luncheon meeting aren’t widely documented, it likely set the stage for:
- The Hyderabad Employment Working Group meeting in July 2016
- The full-fledged BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting later in 2016
- Continued cooperation on labor issues among BRICS nations
These BRICS meetings on labor and employment have become regular features, contributing to the group’s efforts to address shared challenges and promote inclusive growth across their economies.
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