The key role of #SocialProtection in fostering formalization was discussed at the International Labour Organization tripartite African Regional Forum ‘Innovative Approaches to Addressing Informality and Promoting Transitions Towards Formality’, held from 13 to 15 November 2024 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
The session ‘Extending social protection to the informal economy’ shed light on the gaps in social protection coverage in Africa, highlighted the Region’s commitment to extend social protection to all workers, including those in the informal economy. Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Morrocco and Zambia presented their recent innovations and progresses.
📌 Key takeaways included:
✅ The importance of advocacy, awareness raising and culture on social protection for workers in the informal economy.
✅ The need for comprehensive, adequate and universal social protection adapted to the characteristics and responsive to the specific needs of workers in the informal economy.
✅ The strengthening of institutions and fostering of social dialogue for inclusive, equitable and sustainable financing and successful registration and contribution to social insurance.
✅ Regular monitoring and evaluation of the strategies and implementation to ensure continued effectiveness.
Thanks to the Ministère du Travail (DAEI) of France for supporting the ILO to accelerate social protection in Africa.
More information and session recording 👉 bit.ly/4fBOSUI
