Routes to social protection for informal economy workers mapped out, as Pathways offers a way
Social protection coverage of the world’s 2bn informal economy workers must be improved by ensuring that social insurance systems are adapted to their needs, according to a new report from the OECD and the...
The Mbao Pension Plan: Savings for the Informal-Sector
Social protection schemes in Kenya are both Government-run and private, and consist of tax-financed schemes such as the Inuda Jamii Senior Citizens’ Grant, contributory schemes such as the National Social...
World Bank policy review promises a future where incomes are insecure
A World Bank policy review has risks both for employment rights and the right to social protection, warns Peter Bakvis. The World Bank decided last year to devote the 2019 edition of its flagship annual policy review publication, the World Development Report, to the theme of the future of work. Preparation...
Does your social benefit system encourage informal employment?
Social policy specialist, Chad Anderson, talks about his experiences of the impacts of social policy choices have on the informal sector.