JOBS WE
WANT2019
26 Sept, New Delhi
26 Sept, New Delhi
Read an analytical report which brings together diverse perspectives on systems change for entrepreneurship led job creation, and guides the path ahead for decent and meaningful livelihoods in India.
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in India are the second largest employer after agriculture. Since 2014, Indian MSMEs have created an average of 3 million jobs per year. Among MSMEs, Micro Enterprises have the potential for maximum gains in terms of creating productive jobs at low costs, given that they comprise majority of the sector at 63.05 million microenterprises, compared to 0.33 million small enterprises and only 5000 medium sized enterprises.
Micro enterprises are therefore crucial to India’s inclusive growth, and the creation of dignified jobs.
Work 4 Progress (W4P)accelerates the creation of employment opportunities in three countries of the global south – India, Mozambique and Peru. In India, Development Alternatives and its partners aim to create sustainable livelihoods for youth and women in rural communities through systemic solutions to unleash entrepreneurship. The international program is supported by la Caixa Foundation of Spain.
Jobs We Want 2019 is envisioned as a space for sharing and discovering knowledge on systems change for entrepreneurship led job creation. We seek to gain diverse perspectives that will provide insights on:
The Jobs We Want event is preceded by a two day immersive village experience called the TARAgram Yatra on 24th and 25th of September. With the mission of inspiring sustainability in policy and practice, this is an opportunity for experts, policy makers, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, businesses and community based organisations to experience the live prototypes of the Development Alternatives on ground. This year the Yatra will take place in Orchha – Madhya Pradesh, Mirzapur – Uttar Pradesh, Palwal – Delhi NCR and Patna – Bihar.
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