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Capacity building of the Scientific Research and Training Centre on Labour and Social Problems
- Start activities
- jul-16
- End activities
- oct-17
- Partner Institution
- Scientific Research and Training Centre on Labour and Social Problems [Əmək və Sosial Problemlər üzrə Elmi-Tədqiqat və Tədris Mərkəzi]
- Type of Assistance
- Institutional Strengthening
- Code
- 2015-22
- Description
- Experts from Finland, Lithuania, Romania and the United Kingdom first assessed the competences and analytical tools available to the Scientific Research and Training Center on Labour and Social Problems of Azerbaijan to conduct research and policy advise on social security matters, particularly that of access and inclusion of persons with disabilities. A training of researchers presented indicators for measuring accessibility and inclusion and how state policies respond to the specific needs of persons with disability.
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Management of funding proposals for income-generating activity grants
- Start activities
- apr-16
- End activities
- apr-17
- Partner Institution
- National Fund for Social Assistance [Fonds Nationale d'Aide Sociale (FNAS)]
- Type of Assistance
- Institutional Strengthening
- Code
- 2015-21
- Description
- French experts accompanied by regional experts from Cameroon and Madagascar assessed the Income-generating Activities (AGRs) programme of the Fonds Nationale d'Aide Sociale (FNAS) of Gabon, as well as the capacity building needs of its staff. Strategic and technical support was provided to the elaboration of the FNAS’ plan of action for 2021, followed by a strategic orientation to the definition of corporate long-term objectives. The third activity focused on the formulation of a Logical Framework mirroring the three axes of the strategic orientation, namely: Governance, strategic approach and framework of actions; Financial capacity and autonomy; Development of operational modalities and FNAS procedures for AGRs. A final training clarified ways for FNAS staff to play a role in implementing the objectives and expected results of the new Logical Framework.
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Support to extension of social protection to the informally employed, unemployed and graduates in first employment
- Start activities
- oct-2015
- End activities
- oct-2015
- Partner Institution
- Social Security Commission Development Fund
- Type of Assistance
- Regulatory & Policy
- Code
- 2015-03
- Description
- The Social Security Commission Development Fund (SSC-DF) is a Government-owned institution mandated to design and operate several social insurance schemes that cater for matters such as maternity leave, occupational injuries, extended sick leave, medical cover and retirement benefits. It also has a non-contributory branch which acts as a labour market institution to promote employability and stimulate employment creation. The SSC-DF aspires at becoming the leading agency for social security and insurance in Namibia. The original objectives of the action were to support the extension of the coverage of social protection to the informal economy, and to explore the feasibility of setting up a national internship and/or apprenticeship programme, helping to bridge the transition from school to work for recent graduates. Upon an assessment mission which reviewed and provided the SSC-DF with recommendations on how to address the existing political and institutional processes associated with the extension of social protection coverage to the identified target groups. The needs however to implement these recommendations were beyond sole short-term technical assistance as what SOCIEUX could provide alone.
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Seminar on informal economy and labour
- Start activities
- may-2017
- End activities
- may-2017
- Partner Institution
- Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security [Ministerio de Trabajo, Empleo y Seguridad Social de la Nacíon]
- Type of Assistance
- National events (awareness raising)
- Code
- 2016-06
- Description
- The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MTEySS) of Argentina has requested SOCIEUX+ support for strengthening the dialogue with social partners on how to address socio-economic and labour-related vulnerability. Experts from France, Spain and Peru deployed training seminars on the occasion of the inauguration of the Latin American Training Centre for Unionized Workers and Employers Organizations. Participants belonged to social partners (unions and employers’ organizations), and decision-makers of the MTEySS. The training concerned three main topics: Methodologies and data collection system on informal sector workers for strategic decision-making; Social dialogue approaches responding to vulnerability; Transition towards formality.
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Labour Market Information Expert Meeting
- Start activities
- sep-2017
- End activities
- sep-2017
- Partner Institution
- Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services
- Type of Assistance
- International events (awareness raising)
- Code
- 2017-21
- Description
- EExperts from Finland and Portugal took part to a high-level seminar on Labour Market Indicators (LMI), on the demand of the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services of Kenya. The experts’ presentation focused on labour market information systems and showcased models and practices from EU member states.
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Supporting the MTPE in concluding and drafting social security agreements for migrant workers
- Start activities
- oct-2014
- End activities
- oct-2014
- Partner Institution
- Ministry of Labour and Employment Promotion [Ministerio de Trabajo y Promoción del Empleo]
- Type of Assistance
- Legislative & regulatory framework development
- Code
- 2014-07
- Description
- The Ministry of Labour and Employment Promotion (MTPE) has the responsibility for conducting negotiations on bilateral and/or multilateral social security agreements and acts as a liaison body with regard to requests for information on the nationals of the contracting parties concerned by such agreements. Skills and knowhow required to negotiate effective and appropriate social security agreements strengthened among the staff of the MTPE’s require good knowledge General Office for Cooperation and International Affairs. Mobilised experts trained their Peruvian peers in key concepts of which’s knowledge would prepare them to face the challenges of the complex and lengthy negotiations drafting of agreements, in particular on social protection floors, minimum content of social security agreements and the implementation of such agreements.