>> Question 6 : Which are the main principles of the ILO convention 102?
The principles anchored in the Convention 102 are:
1 General responsibility of the state for the due provision of the benefits and the proper administration of the institutions
2 Solidarity and pooling of risks
3 Tripartite administration
4 Collective financing of the benefits by way of insurance contributions or taxation
5 Adjustment of pensions
6 Right of appeal, and
7 Cases for suspension of benefits
The Convention does not prescribe how to reach these objectives but leaves a certain flexibility to the member state. They can be reached through:
Under Convention No. 102, the choice of the nature of the administration of the schemes is also left to the member states, who can choose between public or private schemes, where they comply with the principles and standards laid down in the Convention.
>> Question 7 : How is convention 102 a tool for the extension of social security?