ACHIEVING SDG 1.3 AND UNIVERSAL SOCIAL PROTECTION IN
THE CONTEXT OF THE FUTURE OF WORK
#USP2030
The Global Social Protection Week will provide a roadmap for the future of social protection within the framework of the recently adopted ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work.
PROGRAMME
High-Level Segment
25 – 26 November 2019
Technical Segment
27 – 28 November 2019
HIGH-LEVEL SEGMENT
On Monday, key actors representing governments, workers, employers, international organizations and international financial institutions, as well as civil society organizations and academia, will discuss the catalytic role of social protection for achieving Agenda 2030, the current state of affairs and remaining gaps in protection, and how partners have joined forces and developed a common strategy to achieve SDG 1.3. On the second day, the ILO Social Protection Department will launch a landmark publication on the financing gaps to achieve SDG 1.3, followed by a discussion on how to create fiscal space, and a call upon countries and partners to share their commitments to achieve SDG 1.3.
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in English, French, Spanish and Russian. Chinese will also be provided on Tuesday, 26 November.
Monday, 25 November | |
09:45-11:45 | Social protection, a global priority and investment with high returns |
12:00-14:00 | Lunch, bilaterals, animations |
14:00-15:15 | Still 55% without social protection |
15:45-17:00 | A common strategy to achieve SDG’s on social protection |
17:00-18:30 | Speed Networking Marketplace: Initiatives on social protection / SPIAC-B meeting (by invitation only) |
Tuesday, 26 November | |
09:00-10:15 | Achieving SDG’s requires increased investments |
10:45-12:00 | Financing social protection: Creating fiscal space at the national level and providing support a the international level |
12:00-14:00 | Lunch, bilaterals, animations / Side event: Social health protection for refugees |
14:00-15:00 | Commitment session |
15:00-15:15 | Conclusion and way forward |
15:45-17:00 | Speed Networking Marketplace: Initiatives on social protection |
17:00-18:30 | Side events & bilateral meetings / USP2030 meeting (by invitation only) |
TECHNICAL SEGMENT
The technical segment provides the opportunity to continue and deepen the discussions of the high-level conference. 18 sessions, organized in six streams over the course of two days, will bring together experts to discuss the development and enhancement of social protection systems which are adequate, sustainable and adapted to developments in the world of work. The technical segment is opened by a high-level panel in the plenary on Wednesday morning and closed by a partnering session and outlook for the future on Thursday afternoon.
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in English, French and Spanish. Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese and Russian will also be provided in selected sessions as indicated in the event brochure.
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
Stream 1 Achieving universal social protection, covering the uncovered and reducing inequalities |
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09:00-10:15 | High-Level Opening: Social protection for facilitating transition and a future that works |
10:45-12:00 | 1.1 Covering the missing middle: Informal economy workers |
12:00-14:00 | Lunch / Side event: OECD and ILO launch event on “Tackling vulnerability and extending social security to workers in the informal economy” / Side event 2: Launch of the Report “The state of social assistance in Africa”, UNDP |
14:00-15:15 | 1.2 Extending health protection and achieving universal health coverage |
15:45-17:00 | 1.3 Extending social protection to the rural populations |
17:00-18:30 | Speed Networking Marketplace: Initiatives on social protection / Workers’ network meeting (by invitation only) |
Stream 2 Adapting social protection to a changing world |
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09:00-10:15 | High-Level Opening: Social protection for facilitating transition and a future that works |
10:45-12:00 | 2.1 Social protection and climate change |
12:00-14:00 | Lunch / Side event: OECD and ILO launch event on “Tackling vulnerability and extending social security to workers in the informal economy” / Side event 2: Launch of the Report “The state of social assistance in Africa”, UNDP |
14:00-15:15 | 2.2 Extending social protection to migrant workers |
15:45-17:00 | 2.3 Social protection in the context of humanitarian and development nexus |
17:00-18:30 | Speed Networking Marketplace: Initiatives on social protection / Workers’ network meeting (by invitation only) |
Stream 3 Achieving universal social protection, covering the uncovered and reducing inequalities |
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09:00-10:15 | High-Level Opening: Social protection for facilitating transition and a future that works |
10:45-12:00 | 3.1 Building rights-based social protection systems |
12:00-14:00 | Lunch / Side event: OECD and ILO launch event on “Tackling vulnerability and extending social security to workers in the informal economy” / Side event 2: Launch of the Report “The state of social assistance in Africa”, UNDP |
14:00-15:15 | 3.2 Formulating national policies and strategies and national dialogue |
15:45-17:00 | 3.3 Building adequate and sustainable pension systems |
17:00-18:30 | Speed Networking Marketplace: Initiatives on social protection / Workers’ network meeting (by invitation only) |
Thursday, 28 November 2019
Thursday, 28 November 2019
Stream 4 Financing sustainable social protection systems |
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09:00-10:15 | 4.1/2 Financing gaps and creating fiscal space for achieving SDG 1.3 | ||
10:15-12:00 | |||
12:00-14:00 | Global Business Network meeting (by invitation only) / Side event: Launch of “The challenge of national dialogues for social protection floors”, FES | ||
14:00-15:15 | 4.3 Exploring the feasibility of international financing for social protection systems | ||
15:45-17:00 | Partnering for USP and SDG 1.3 – USP2030, UN SPFI, SPIAC-B, GBN, workers network, SPF Global Coalition | ||
17:00-17:15 | Conclusion and way forward |
Stream 5 Social protection in the context of the future of work |
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09:00-10:15 | 5.1 Investing in people’s capabilities: The role of social protection in supporting lifelong learning and labour market transitions | ||
10:15-12:00 | 5.2 Achieving social justice in a globalized world: Social protection for workers on digital platforms | ||
12:00-14:00 | Global Business Network meeting (by invitation only) / Side event: Launch of “The challenge of national dialogues for social protection floors”, FES | ||
14:00-15:15 | 5.3 Gender responsive social protection and the care economy | ||
15:45-17:00 | Partnering for USP and SDG 1.3 – USP2030, UN SPFI, SPIAC-B, GBN, workers network, SPF Global Coalition | ||
17:00-17:15 | Conclusion and way forward |
Stream 6 Making the right to social protection a reality for all |
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09:00-10:15 | 6.1 Opportunities and risks of new technologies in the delivery of social protection | ||
10:15-12:00 | 6.2 A culture of social protection | ||
12:00-14:00 | Global Business Network meeting (by invitation only) / Side event: Launch of “The challenge of national dialogues for social protection floors”, FES | ||
14:00-15:15 | 6.3 Tripartite action for the development of sustainable and socially responsive social protection systems | ||
15:45-17:00 | Partnering for USP and SDG 1.3 – USP2030, UN SPFI, SPIAC-B, GBN, workers network, SPF Global Coalition | ||
17:00-17:15 | Conclusion and way forward |