Launched in 2016, the ILO’s Global Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All (SPF Flagship Programme) supports ILO member States in developing sustainable social protection systems, including floors, and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on social protection (in particular targets 1.3 and 3.8), through a coherent structure to mobilize resources and achieve impact.
The SPF Flagship Programme works in 50 priority countries, aiming to achieve 80 institutional changes and increase legal and effective coverage for an additional 60 million people. Between 2021 and 2024, the Programme contributed already to 148 institutional changes (such as the adoption of laws and the implementation of systems) in 50 priority countries and increased legal and effective coverage for over 50 million people.
Objectives of the meeting:
- Take stock of the progress made, results achieved, and impact created since the beginning of Phase II of the SPF Flagship Programme, including through the multi-donor programme.
- Share country and partner experiences in extending social protection to all, look at current and future challenges and opportunities, with a focus on key thematic areas.
- Join forces to accelerate the achievement of Universal Social Protection, through building strong social protection systems and positioning social protection as a key tool for creating just and equitable societies.
- Identify key priorities for Phase III of the SPF Flagship Programme.
How social protection systems can help address challenges to creating just and equitable societies
Economic, social, environmental and technological transformations present challenges and opportunities for countries at all levels of development.
This panel's speakers highlight the key role of strong social protection systems to address those challenges and how social protection systems can reduce poverty and inequalities.
Panellists discuss specific social protection policies and their contributions to tackling broader contemporary issues. They will also highlight key social protection priorities for Phase III of the programme in order to maximize its contribution to fair transitions.
