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Alternative Futures in a time of Jobless Growth 7 th October 09h30-13h30 Maths Centre, 28 Juta St, Braamfontein RSVP: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (please include dietary needs) Panel Discussion Chair: Bridgette Mabandla Panelists: Leslie Dikeni, Pat Horn, Hans Binswanger Roundtables Convenors: Thabi Shange, Rasigan Maharaj, Vishwas Satgar, Frank Meintjies, Leslie Dikeni, Pat Horn, Hans Binswanger Themes: * Issues with Job Creation Approaches * Livelihoods and Institutions * Power Relations and Livelihoods * Informality, Identity and Livelihoods * Gender and Livelihoods * Policy and Institutionalising Sustainable Livelihoods The Challenge The global economy is in a state of decline with significant job losses and increasing hardship for people. Even prior to the recession, several economies, including South Africa's, exhibited jobless growth. The euro zone is adopting increasing austerity, with drastic cuts to social spending. Japan is enduring a slump that has persisted for 15 years. And following on the stimulus program in 2009-10, China is now attempting to put the brakes on in order to subdue inflation. In the US, simply to restore the 9 million jobs lost during the recession would require a boom that produced jobs at twice the December 2010 rate for nearly 12 years. In this difficult global context South Africa and other countries in Africa, need to enable more economic possibilities for their populations. Are formal jobs the only alternative ? How viable and sustainable are these ? Are there alternatives ? What economic opportunities are people creating for themselves ? What are the policy implications ?. The Response This event will present an opportunity for conversations on these important questions, drawing on the knowledge and experience of the widest range of people in a participatory exchange of ideas. We invite you to be part of this exciting and innovativeparticipatory workshop and to contribute your own ideas, perspective and knowledge on the subject. Hosted by: Khanya - African Institute for Community Driven Development  Bookmark this article:          |
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