We, the Ministers of Labour and Employment from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, convened in Durban for the IX BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) on 29 September 2023. Guided by the theme of ‘Ensuring decent work, dignity and respect for all’ during the South African Chairship, our mission was to address common labour and employment challenges and promote cooperation for shared prosperity among BRICS nations.

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We, the Ministers of Labour and Employment from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of China, and the Republic of South Africa, met in Durban on 29 September 2023 for the Ninth BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting. Our purpose was to share our respective policy development and discuss and agree on how to address the common labour and employment challenges commonly faced by BRICS countries, all while recognising the importance of flexibility and adaptability in our strategies, considering the unique circumstances of each member state.

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Thank you, Chairperson,

Ladies and gentlemen,

The delegation of the Republic of South Africa is honoured to address the esteemed members of the BRICS Labour and Employment Group today.  As we gather here on this significant occasion, we are inspired by the potential of collaborative efforts to shape the future of our countries.Speech for Honourable Deputy Minister: Employment & Labour.

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Speech for Honourable Deputy Minister: Employment & Labour.

1. BRICS network of researcher report back 
2. Report of the 1st EWG Meeting

1. BRICS 2023 Building sustainable enterprises_ Russia
2. BRICS 2023 South Africa – Promoting labour rights and decreasing decent _Russ
3. BRICS FPRW – New Developments (AMC) 22.02.2023_ Amanda Mejia
4. Jahnie_ Promoting Labour rights and reducing decent work deficits A private sector perspective
5. Promoting labour rights and reducing decent work deficits in the BRICS
6. Reflections on Priority 1 – 22 FEB 2023

1. BRICS priorities final slides
2. BRICS Productivity Ecosystem Presentation_ Jens Dyring
3. PPT_Building sustainable enterprises and enhancing productivity
4. Presentation to the First BRICS EWG – Productivity SA Pres2_21 February 2022
5. Questions for First BRICS EWG_2023

Introduction

1. We, the Ministers of Labour and Employment from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa, met in Durban on 2-3 August, for the fourth BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM). Convening under the theme “Developing countries for inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the New Industrial Revolution”, the meeting sought to ensure maximum synergy and continuity for BRICS collaboration within the labour market landscape.

2. We note that South Africa’s Presidency of BRICS comes amid an environment of stabilising global economic growth and employment outlook; however, some labour markets still face diverse challenges with unemployment.

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Introduction

1. We, the Ministers of Labour and Employment from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa, met in Moscow on 9th of October 2020 for the sixth BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting to discuss recent global labour market issues and share experiences in order to move forward BRICS Member States cooperation in labour and employment.

2. Globally, economies and labour markets in 2020 have experienced unprecedented challenge due to the outbreak of COVID-19. We remain deeply saddened by the human cost and economic devastation caused by the spread of the pandemic and re-emphasize the need to work in a collaborative and coherent manner to respond to this common challenge.

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First BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting

Johannesburg, South Africa

21 – 24 February 2023

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First BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting

Johannesburg, South Africa

21 – 24 February 2023

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Introduction

1. We, the Ministers of Labour and Employment from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa, met at New Delhi, India, on September 27-28, 2016, for the Second BRICS
Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting to strengthen intra-BRICS coordination, enhance information sharing, discuss and agree upon specific areas of cooperation in our endeavor to address labour and employment challenges faced commonly by BRICS member states.

2. Addressing labour, employment and social issues is imperative for fostering strong, sustainable and inclusive growth. We recognize that the constitution of the BRICS Employment Working Group (BEWG) initiated by the Russian Presidency is an important step for facilitating focused deliberations on BRICS labour and employment issues and achieving the broad objectives of quality and inclusive employment, formalization of labour markets, and exchangeof labour market related information.

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1. INTRODUCTION

The Government of the Republic of South Africa has the honour to welcome you to the First Meeting of the BRICS Employment Working Group (BEWG) to be held in Cape Town from 21-24 February 2023 (venue to be advised on confirmation).  Simultaneously, the BRICS Research Network Forum will convene during these dates at the same venue.  

This Administrative Circular outlines the logistical and substantive arrangements for the BRICS Employment Working Group and the BRICS Network of Labour Research Institute meetings as well as the Ninth BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in 2023.

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Introduction

1. We, the Ministers of Labour and Employment from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa, met virtually on July 14th, 2022 for the Eighth BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting, to share respective policy development, and discuss and agree on how to address labour and employment challenges commonly faced by BRICS countries.

2. We note with concern that the global labour market is still under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with current and future challenges caused by climate change, technological transition and demographic shifts, etc. These create a severe barrier to achieving the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and a human-centered inclusive recovery. We are grateful to the BRICS Network of Labour Research Institutes for their research on “Employment and Income Support in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis” and will continue to work together to address these challenges.

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Preamble

1. We, the Leaders of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa met on 14 November 2019 in Brasília, Brazil, at the Eleventh BRICS Summit, which was held under the theme “BRICS: economic growth for an innovative future”.

2. As leaders of vibrant nations, we reaffirm our fundamental commitment to the principle of sovereignty, mutual respect and equality and to the shared goal of building a peaceful, stable and prosperous world. These concepts, values and objectives provide a solid foundation and clear guidance for our mutually beneficial and pragmatic cooperation. Building on the work of successive summits in the pillars of economy, peace and security and people-to-people exchanges, we will continue to strengthen BRICS cooperation for the benefit and welfare of our peoples and enhance the traditional ties of friendship amongst our countries.

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