Governance of Social Security Systems

Employers are the main contributors to the financing of the Social Security systems. As such, they have a strong responsibility and should claim to have a strong voice in shaping insurance schemes that are fair, inclusive, efficiently managed and sustainable. How can EBMOs engage with and influence policy makers on social security matters? How can EBMOs respond to governance issues in the administration of social security institutions? This course has drawn on the experience of EBMOs which have successfully engaged with governments in key areas of social security administration and presents international best-practices to assess the main principles, structures and mechanisms that promote and support good governance. OBJECTIVES • Identify missing schemes to be fully compliant with C102 • Benchmark social security benefits, coverage and costs • Assess and influence strategic planning, operational risk management and investment management in social security institutions • Better understand how the employers can contribute in shaping up fair and sustainable social security systems CONTENT • ILO standards on Social protection • Social security branches: mapping of the existing schemes in participating countries • Funding of social security schemes: contributions rate and administrative costs • Extension of coverage: building social protection floors and increasing the reach of contributory schemes to the informal sector • The role of fair and sustainable social security system for more successful economies and societies • Good governance in Social Security Institutions: principles, frameworks, structures, management and Board role ACHIEVEMENT The participants who completed both the distance and face to face phase received a Certificate of Participation NUMBER OF HOURS: 30