Summary (English)

Drawing on a legal framework that is in line with international social security standards, Cabo Verde has achieved a significant extension of legal and effective social protection coverage. The Constitution and additional legislation play an important role in promoting the development of a social security national legal framework and its implementation. The system is organized into three pillars: social assistance, compulsory social insurance and complementary voluntary insurance. The combination of contributory and non- contributory schemes forms a system that stands out as one of the most comprehensive and inclusive in sub-Saharan Africa.