#whatsnextforSP | Clinic 7B - Linking - and transitioning between - non-contributory...

Clinic 7B - Linking - and transitioning between - non-contributory (social assistance) and contributory (social insurance) social protection for informal workers and beyond

This thematic clinic provided an opportunity to discuss issues around the centrality of links between non-contributory (social assistance) and contributory (social insurance) elements of social protection systems, including on:
- facilitating transitions between different schemes,
- designing and implementing contributory schemes that provide for subsidized contributions or exemptions for those with low incomes,
- measures to promote solidarity and risk-sharing and avoid fragmentation and exclusion,
broader policies and strategies that promote the extension of social security coverage to those in the informal economy; and
- ensuring a gender-responsive and disability-inclusive approach.

'Clinic' sessions were an opportunity for participants to ask practical, technical questions on various topics that have been very relevant to the COVID social protection response. These were either answered 'live' or via a subsequent written discussion forum. The sessions were staffed and moderated by designated 'resource people' on that topic, but answers were provided by peers as well.

Moderators:
- Quynh Anh Nguyen, ILO.

Designated resource people:
- Laura Alfers, WIEGO and SPACE;
- Ludovico Carraro, OPM and SPACE;
- Christina Behrendt, ILO;
- Luca Pellerano, ILO Beirut.