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)
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Outcome summary
The Social Security Organization improved the adequacy of benefits and strengthened the sustainability of the Social Security Fund and the Workers Compensation Fund.Outcome achieved
The Social Security Organization’s (SSO) tripartite Board adopted a series of policy measures which aim at improving adequacy of benefits and strengthening sustainability of the Social Security Fund and the Workers Compensation Fund (WCF). These include an increase in the earnings ceiling used to calculate benefits and the introduction of indexation of benefits in payment. There was also approval of a change in the strategic allocation for SSO assets which reflect ILO recommendations and reinforcement of investment governance which strengthens sustainability.ILO's contribution to the outcome
The ILO delivered technical support through briefs; meetings; several public presentations and prepared a report on Pensions. The ILO also undertook and delivered the first actuarial valuation report of the WCF, meeting the requirements of the ILO ISSA Actuarial Guidelines.Gender equality & non-discrimination
The UN Joint Programme (UNJP) on Social Protection for All in Thailand is working on a background paper, “Gender Impact Assessment of the Social Protection System in Thailand”, which will include a gender impact analysis of the Thai social protection system in order to assess the effectiveness and accessibility, identify barriers to gender equality, and provide recommendations to improve a gender responsive social protection policy. The findings from this report will contribute to the final comprehensive report on Thailand’s social protection system – the Thailand Social Protection Diagnostic Review, which will be presented to the Royal Thai Government in Q2 2022. The UNJP has engaged the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) to undertake studies on Child Support Grant and on linkages of child support to other social services, adequacy, and expansion to pregnant women. On 16 June 2021, to mark the 10th anniversary of International Domestic Workers’ Day, the UNJP presented the “Technical Brief: Opportunities for extending social security protection to domestic workers in Thailand” to the Ministry of Labour’s Permanent Secretary. This technical brief outlined the current policy, legal and administrative barriers to the provision of social security coverage for domestic workers, and introduced some preliminary policy recommendations. The majority of domestic workers in Thailand are women. The UNJP is also working on the Policy Review on Domestic Workers in Thailand, a comprehensive report to review of policies and legislations, and provide policy options to ensure effective social protection coverage for domestic workers, including migrants. This will be followed by a consultation workshop with stakeholders to present the findings and conclude on the policy recommendations (estimated completion in Q2 2022). The UNJP is currently working with HomeNet (Thailand), a foundation specialized in providing assistance to domestic workers and gender equality,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
- 8.8 Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment