1. Social Dialogue and Economic Outlook: National & Global Dimensions
Oleg Preksin
RSPP Executive Vice President & B20 Sherpa
Riga
September 20, 2013
Presentation at International Conference “Bridge to Welfare. Role of Social Dialogue for Sustainable Economic and Social Development”

2. Issues on the top of the agenda for social dialogue in Russia
The Regulatory Framework for System of Social Partnership in Russia and its Practical Implementation
Issues on the top of the agenda for social dialogue in Russia
Existing Framework
Russian Trilateral Commission on the Regulation of Social and Labour Relations (established in 1992)
Assessment of the Regulatory Impact of Draft Legal Acts (RSPP)
Russian Federation Government Commission on Lawmaking
The Open Government Procedures
New General Agreement for
Eliminating redundant constraints on business development, reduce the fiscal burden on business and phase down state interference in the economy
Development of a predictable system of new measures to encourage long-term investment and innovation
Growth and Job Creation are in the core of B20 recommendations to G20 leaders
Source: G20 internet site

3. The B20: Created by International Business Community to Deal with Global Challenges
B20 History
B20 Objectives
G20 Outreach Groups
Consolidate the position of international business community in a global dialogue on crucial development issues, ensuring proper representativeness and format of discussions
Facilitate efficient dialogue with global leaders in a search for successful solutions to most acute economic problems
Ensure consistent and continuous development and promotion of recommendations from business community to G20 in collaboration with other outreach, monitor their implementation and effectiveness 1
Business 20 (B20)
2015
Civil 20
(C20)
2014
2013 2
Labour 20
(L20)
2012
2011
Youth 20
(Y20) 3
2010
2010
Think 20
(T20)
2009
2008/09
Source: B20 internet site
Spain

4. B20 Recommendations Follow the Priorities of the Russian Presidency in G20
Growth through Jobs and Investment
Growth through Trust and Transparency
Growth through
Effective Regulation
Financial Regulation Reform
Enhancing Multilateral Trade
Energy Sustainability
Energy infrastructure and regulation
Predictable energy markets
Green growth
Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth
Financing for Investment
Jobs and Employment
Tackling structural unemployment
Employment of vulnerable groups
Development for All
Food security
Infrastructure
Human capital
Financial inclusion
Post-MDGs
International Financial Architecture Reform
IMF quotas and governance reform
Government borrowing and public debt sustainability
Fighting Corruption
B20 Final Recommendations
(White Book)
Reflected in B20 recommendations 2013

5. RSPP Secured Continuity of the B20 Process
Seoul 2010
12 Task Forces
Cannes 2011
12 Task Forces
Los Cabos 2012
8 Task Forces
St. Petersburg 2013
7 Task Forces
Revitalizing World Trade
Trade and Investment 1
Investments and Infrastructure
Encouraging FDI
Trade and Investment
Commodities and Raw Materials
Closing the Gap in Infrastructure and Natural Resource Funding 3
Trade as a Growth Driver
Supporting Econ. Growth and the Implications for Fin. Sector Policy & Regulatory reforms
Financial Regulation 2
Financial System - Restoring Confidence and Growth
International Monetary System
Funding and Nurturing the SME sector
Financing for Growth & Development
Increasing Access to Healthcare in Dev. Countries
Development and Food Security
Food Security
Unleashing Technology-Enabled Productivity Growth
ICT and Innovation
ICT and Innovation
Creating Green Jobs
Green Growth 4
Global Priorities for Innovation and Development
Encouraging Substantial Use of Renewable and Low Carbon Energy
Green Growth
Energy
Improving Energy Efficiency
Addressing the Impact of Youth Unemployment
Employment and Social Dimension
Employment 5
Job creation, Employment & Investments in Human Capital
Anti-Corruption
Improving Transparency & Anti-corruption 6
Transparency & Anti-corruption
Global Governance
Advocacy and Impact 7
G20-B20 Dialogue Efficiency
Reducing Monetary and Fiscal Stimulus
Economic Policies

6. B20 Recommendations: Few Examples1
We recommend to make employability a top priority in national education and training systems:
Create regulatory frameworks that stimulate the establishment of work-based learning systems (through tax policies and other incentives, which enable SMEs to participate in apprenticeship schemes).
Promote lifelong learning for individuals to enhance employability, as well as for companies to improve their innovative capacity and competitiveness. 2
We propose to improve environment for enterprises and entrepreneurship:
Develop and implement ambitious support and growth strategies for young entrepreneurs at the national and G20 levels.
Set up support systems for start-ups through easily accessible and timely information and advice.
We recommend to share best practices throughout the G20 and beyond by developing some kind of G20-B20 National Centers of Excellence:
To create a permanent platform for constructive dialogue between business, government and civil society to enable new approaches, dimensions, techniques of cooperation and etc. 3

7. B20 Plenary Session (St. Petersburg, June 20) Voting results
* Where do you see the most efficient measures for job creation and human capital development?
to quality education
35.21%
for entrepreneurship
49.30%
and immigration
15.49%

8. RSPP Tried to Make This Year Distinctive
Transparency – open process with full visibility of work over the comprehensive web-site with the content coverage in English and Russian. Meetings of the International and National Steering committees, as well as B20 Sherpa regular meetings.
Collaborative approach – early release of the Green Book draft recommendations (late April), incorporation of feedback and the White Book publication in July after an open discussion at the B20 Summit in June. RSPP close cooperation with the Mexican and Australian presidencies - G20 previous and future Chairs (Troika).
Inclusiveness – running the B20 Summit well ahead of the G20 one as an integral part of the largest business forum in Russia – SPIEF. Shaping the B20 recommendations in the context of specific development objectives, high on the G20 agenda.
Continuity and consistency – the Task Force "G20-B20 Dialogue Efficiency“ issued a comprehensive catalogue of all B20 recommendations since Toronto and the first B20 report on compliance with B20 related commitments that would serve as the guideline for further work on recommendations from business community.

9. The G20-B20 Dialogue Efficiency should be Strengthened Further
June
20 June – B20 Summit and International Steering Committee meeting, St. Petersburg
July
18 July – G20 Labor Ministers meeting with B20 and L20, Moscow
25-26 July – G20 Sherpas' meeting,
St. Petersburg
September
6 September – White Book presentation to Global Leaders during the G20 Summit,
St. Petersburg
November
26 November – International Conference in London prior to
Transfer of G20/B20 Presidency to Australia
B20 Actions :
to ensure continuity and consistency between B20 presidencies’ agendas and their alignment with B20 core long-term priorities
to develop and implement an effective and feasible mechanism for G20 - B20 and other outreach

10. The Forthcoming Russian Presidency in G8
Job Creation, Employment and Investment in Human Capital in G8 Agenda
Lough Erne, G8 Leaders Communique (2013):
“Our urgent priority is to promote growth and jobs, particularly for the young and long-term unemployed.”
“…Promoting growth and jobs is our top priority. We agreed to nurture the global recovery
by supporting demand, securing our public finances and exploiting all sources of growth.
The fight against unemployment, particularly long-term and youth unemployment,
remains critical in our domestic and collective agendas”
Lough Erne, G8 Leaders Declaration (2013):
“Private enterprise drives growth, reduces poverty, and creates jobs and prosperity for people around the world”

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