Result achieved
A policy measure to improve the financial and administrative governance of the social protection system, making it more robust has been adopted and operationalized (Step 3)
Number of countries that have adopted or operationalized policy measures to improve the financial and administrative governance of the social protection system, making it more robust (Step 3)
Outcome summary
An actuarial valuation of the social insurance schemes for civil servants and security personnel has been approved.
Outcome achieved
The Palestinian Pension Agency (PPA) Board of Directors endorsed, in February 2020, the periodic actuarial valuation of the social insurance schemes for civil servants and security personnel administered by the PPA. On the basis of recommendations regarding needed reforms to ensure fiscal alignment, the PPA established a working committee and nominated members, including from President/Prime Minister’s Office as well as representatives of scheme contributors, to deliberate on the findings and forge a path forward for reform.
ILO's contribution to the outcome
In February 2020, the ILO completed a periodic actuarial valuation and presented its findings to the PPA Board of Directors. Signalling the need for parametric changes to the scheme to preserve fiscal alignment, the ILO recommended the creation of a committee to deliberate on possible reform options, which was ultimately taken up by PPA management.
Gender equality & non-discrimination
The ILO has mainstreamed disability and elderly inclusion throughout the UN Joint Programme of support to MoSD, and has embedded representation of older persons and persons with disability into the design and conduct of project activities, including through the constitution of a Consultative Committee, including membership-based and other civil society organizations advocating for elderly and disability rights. Meanwhile, the ILO has ensured that research is conducted and outreach efforts developed using methods accessible to persons with different disability types, to ensure their full participation. Under the joint programme, ILO is leading the implementation of a newly-adopted Strategic Plan for Older Persons (2021-2026), including the introduction of a non-contributory social allowance for older persons.
Partnerships
Under the framework of the UNJP, the ILO collaborated with UNICEF and WFP in the provision of technical assistance to MoSD.
SDG
Goals
- End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Targets
- 1.3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
- 1.1 By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day