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)

31.12.2021 TJK128 Public 2020-21 | 8.3.1 with UN Agencies, excluding IFIs

Linked projects

TJK/20/01/RBS - Increased capacities of constituents to develop and implement an integrated policy response on employment and social protection, supported by social dialogue.

Outcome summary

A social protection budget review has been conducted

Outcome achieved

Social protection programme budget reviewed by Government, in consultations with constituents, identifying priority schemes that require additional investments. Coordination of delivery of social protection and employment services was mapped and identified that institutional set up in Tajikistan is the foundation for joined up service delivery to support improved labour market access of the most disadvantaged groups. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment progressed towards redesign of key social protection schemes.

ILO's contribution to the outcome

In order to support implementation of the policy, different methodological guidance and trainings were provided for staff in social protection and employment departments, enabling them to tailor response to job seekers with multiple social protection needs. Social protection budget review was prepared, emphasising the need to reallocate the budget, and to invest differently and more into core programmes. ILO’ s technical assistance also included: i) three webinars on social security standards (one for all constituents and two for FITUT; ii) assessment of the level of coordination between social protection and employment departments on the local level; iii) review of national social protection budget and institutional arrangements. A rapid survey about the situation of informal workers provided information on design options for the extension of coverage.

Gender equality & non-discrimination

Out of four priorities of the assessment and of the Strategy, one is dedicated to the promotion of gender equality including by strengthening women representation.

SDG

Goals

End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

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
8.3 Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services
8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

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