Advancing Workforce Inclusion and Digital Solutions at BRICS EWG Meet

The second BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting, under India's 2026 Presidency, aims to enhance social security systems, women's participation, and digital solutions. It takes place in Thiruvananthapuram, involving member states and international organizations to discuss workforce inclusion, skills mapping, and digital infrastructure for employment advancements.

The BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) will convene for its second meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to discuss crucial workforce issues under India's 2026 Presidency. The agenda includes enhancing social security systems, boosting women's workforce participation, skills mapping, and leveraging digital solutions among member states.

Participants from BRICS member nations, along with representatives from key international organizations like the International Labour Organization, will deliberate on practical policy approaches and cooperation areas. This platform will allow member countries to exchange insights and experiences on policy measures, particularly focusing on women's employment and inclusion in the workforce.

The meeting aims to identify priority areas for advancing social security, formalizing labor markets, and strengthening digital infrastructure to improve workers' access to welfare benefits. Emerging skill requirements in response to changing work dynamics will also be discussed, with a particular emphasis on the role of digital technologies.