1. Social and Solidarity Economy Social innovation in the world of work 27 – 31 July 2015, Johannesburg, South Africa

2. SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION, Solidarity Economy – The ROLE OF BRICS by Shyam Tonk, Ministry of Labour and Employment, India

3. Social and Solidarity Economy BRICS and South-South Cooperation The BRICS grouping of Brazil, Russia, India and China - with South Africa joining in 2010 were expected to become the future engines of global growth, catching up with the US and the EU. BRICS comprises Asia's two leading giants and the largest economies in sub- Saharan Africa and Latin America. These economies have a major impact in their respective regions as "role models“ One area where this grouping remains relevant is in fostering South-South cooperation, especially in Africa. Individual BRICS members are also centres for policy innovation, relevant to the promotion of inclusive development and poverty reduction in the South. 3

4. Social and Solidarity Economy BRICS and South-South Cooperation BRICS are the growth drivers for many low-income countries in Africa. This grouping is ranked among the top-investing countries there. In 2010, the BRICS share in the foreign direct investment (FDI) inward flows to Africa reached 25 per cent. Brazil, which has more people of African descent than any country outside of Africa, is raising its profile by playing a key role in the expansion of the ethanol industry in Angola, Ghana and Mozambique. 4

5. Social and Solidarity Economy BRICS and South-South Cooperation The labour market experiences and social protection measures, especially in Brazil, China and South Africa, offer valuable examples to the South. Brazil's growth may be slow, but the rate of open unemployment is also low at 5.6 per cent when compared to India and South Africa (which has the highest rate of 24.9 per cent). The economy has created 12.5 million formal jobs during the last eight years, reducing poverty and inequality. Another important aspect of BRICS and IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa Countries) is the promotion of gender sensitive programmes, such as Bolsa Familia and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. In the case of Bolsa Familia, heads of household, a majority women, are provided with a conditional stipend for the schooling of girls and boys. Such programmes had positive impacts on SSE. 5

6. Social and Solidarity Economy From Global to Local: An example of Social and Solidarity Economy in India Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad (Lijjat) – A fine example of Solidarity Economy Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad (Lijjat) is a cooperative established by Indian women at Mumbai that has developed a unique model for development and empowerment for low income female workers. Papad is a crispy-thin cracker or wafer that is a staple food in India. Made of the dough of black gram: It is registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 and also registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 and got recognition from Khadi & Village Industries Commission as a village industry. 6

7. Social and Solidarity Economy Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad (Lijjat) Synthesis of three different concepts, namely : (1) The concept of Business - All its dealings are carried out on a sound and pragmatic footing - Production of quality goods and at reasonable prices. It has never and nor will it in the future, accept any charity, donation, gift or grant from any quarter. (2) The concept of family - member sisters have adopted the concept of mutual family affection, concern and trust. All affairs of the institution are dealt in a manner similar to that of a family carrying out its own daily household chores. (3) The concept of Devotion - For the member sisters, employees and well-wishers, the institution is never merely a place to earn one's livelihood - It is a place of worship to devote one's energy not for his or her own benefits but for the benefit of all. 7

8. Social and Solidarity Economy Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad (Lijjat) The objective of the Institution is to provide employment to the women to enable them to earn decent and dignified livelihood. Any women who can render physical work in this Institution without distinction of caste, creed and colour and agrees to abide by the objective of the Institution can become a member of the Institution 8

9. Social and Solidarity Economy Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad (Lijjat) CORE PRINCIPLES i)mutual affection and concern (all employees have an equal status); ii)devotion (the workplace is treated not just as a place of employment but also one of reverence); and, iii) sarvodaya or collective ownership (also called trusteeship, a central idea of the historical Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi). 9

10. Social and Solidarity Economy Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad (Lijjat) Each member at Lijjat is considered an equal and a co-owner of the cooperative whose opinions contribute to all business decisions. Each sister (receives 15 days of training and has to be over 18 years old) works approximately six hours a day and receives an average monthly wage – called Vanai – of between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 3,000 (approximately US$ 35 and US$ 53) per month. Extra Vanai is paid on the occasion of an Indian cultural festival. The success of the organisation stems from the efforts of it's member sisters who have withstood several hardships with unshakable belief in 'the strength of a woman'. 10

11. Social and Solidarity Economy Milestones On 14th March 2003, Institution recevied the "Best Village Industry Institution" award from Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 11

12. Social and Solidarity Economy Papad Awards Lijjat Papad has been chosen as a Power Brand 2010-2011 by the Indian Consumer and received the Award on 4th February 2011 in New Delhi by our President Smt. Swati R. Paradkar. 12 Brand Equity Award" at the hands of Hon'ble President of India Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi