Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging Digital Transformation: through South-South Cooperation
Project properties
- Partners: China
- Implementing partners: China, Ministry of Human resources and Social Security
- Status: In progress
- This project is part of the Global Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All
Description
The main objective of the project is to improve the social protection situation for workers in the informal economy in Lao PDR and Kenya while contributing to the achievement of related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the vision of social justice and decent work for all. In two focus countries, Lao PDR and Kenya, technical support will be provided through the ILO country offices with on demand technical support from ILO Geneva to increase the coverage and access to social protection for workers in the informal economy by strengthening the policy design, administrative governance and operational efficiency. It will leverage digital technologies to improve access, efficiency, and effectiveness of social protection programs. Through partnerships, the project will also facilitate South-South collaboration, enabling the sharing of knowledge, resources, and expertise among ASEAN and African countries. The project is a direct contribution of the Government of China to ILO’s Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All. It therefore contributes to the Theory of Change of the Flagship Programme and will use its results framework.SDG
Goals
- End poverty in all its forms everywhere
- Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Time
13.12.2023 - 31.12.2026
Budget
791 752 / 1 999 980
Development Cooperation