What are the key recommendations of the ILO report on strengthening safety net in countries
Deaths due to work-related factors have been increasing, prompting the ILO to release a report calling for countries to strengthen their safety nets.
The key recommendations of the ILO report on strengthening safety nets in countries are as follows:
- Implement universal, comprehensive, and adequate social protection systems that cover both formal and informal workers.
- Expand the coverage of social protection to reach vulnerable groups, such as those in the gig economy, migrant workers, and those in non-standard employment.
- Ensure that social protection benefits are accessible and affordable for all individuals and households, regardless of their socio-economic status.
- Strengthen social dialogue and engage with workers' and employers' organizations to design, implement, and regularly review social protection policies.
- Invest in national occupational safety and health systems to prevent work-related accidents and illnesses.
- Promote gender equality in social protection by addressing women's specific vulnerabilities and ensuring their equal access to benefits.
- Strengthen the capacities of social protection institutions to effectively deliver benefits and services to those in need.
- Encourage international cooperation and support to help countries develop and implement robust social protection systems.
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