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New SOCIEUX+ metapaper explores access to the labour market and social protection in the informal sector
The latest SOCIEUX+ metapaper delves into improving access to jobs and social protection for individuals in the informal sector. Based on real-world cases from SOCIEUX+ technical cooperation activities, the paper underscores the social and economic impact of informality and calls for integrated legal, financial, and social strategies to create sustainable solutions. Available for download in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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ONSEC and SOCIEUX+ complete new phase of collaboration to improve pension management
Over two weeks, experts from the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) of Spain and the Pension Centre of Finland worked together with the National Civil Service Office of Guatemala (Onsec) to assess and improve civil pension management, as part of a technical cooperation provided by the EU Facility SOCIEUX+ (2024-11). Read the press release from ONSEC here.
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ONSEC and SOCIEUX+ continue technical cooperation on pensions management in Guatemala
To continue its efforts to improve the management of public pensions and optimise related processes, Guatemala's National Civil Service Office (ONSEC) held a meeting with experts mobilised by the EU Facility SOCIEUX+. The experts presented the methodology for optimizing organizational processes and began interviews with key ONSEC stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities for improving pension processes (SOCIEUX+ cooperation 2024-11). Read here the note published by our partners.
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EU Facility SOCIEUX+ presented in Albania
The European Union Facility SOCIEUX+ was presented at the Europe House in Tirana at the end of January, marking another step in helping Albania meet EU standards. SOCIEUX+ brings European expertise to improve social protection, labor, and employment systems through knowledge exchange, specifically tailored to address Albania’s needs. Read here the article published by European News Room.
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European experts collaborate with the National Employment Directorate to strengthen career guidance in Uruguay
The EU initiative SOCIEUX+ has deployed a team of experts in Uruguay with the aim of designing, together with the National Employment Directorate (DINAE) of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, a training plan for the country's labour counsellors and intermediaries. Read the notice issued by our partners on this collaboration (SOCIEUX+ 2024-07).
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Kosovo delegation visits Ireland to study good practices in the area of labour market data
A delegation from Kosovo* visited Ireland from 30 September to 4 October as part of a study visit organized by the EU Facility SOCIEUX+. The visit aimed to explore EU best practices on the role of data, evidence and analysis in the formulation of employment policies and labour market strategies.
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São Tomé and Príncipe launches next phase in the formulation of its National Entrepreneurship Strategy
The preparation of the National Entrepreneurship Strategy in São Tomé and Príncipe has entered its second phase, focusing on the following pillars: Technology Exchange and Innovation, Access to Finance, Awareness and Networking. The work, which should be completed in June, is supported by the EU through SOCIEUX+, which has mobilised four experts, two from Portugal and two from Cape Verde, for technical cooperation (2023-41). Watch the news broadcast by Rádio e Televisão de Portugal RTP here.
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Promoting safe work at high and low temperatures in Serbia
In the framework of the SOCIEUX+ technical cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veterans and Social Affairs, a training on the implementation of health and safety procedures at work at high and low temperatures was held in Belgrade, with the participation of public experts from Czech Republic and Latvia. Read here the note published by the Ministry of European Integration (SOCIEUX+ cooperation 2023-30).
