Seminar

Launch Of The Regional Strategy For Accelerating Social Protection Coverage In Africa

The International Labour Organization convenes a two-day high-level event on Extending Social Protection Coverage in Africa from 17% to 40% by 2025. This online event will take place on 16 and 17 November 2021 and will feature a number of inspirational speeches and panel discussions. The speakers’ list includes, amongst the others: His Excellency Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ms Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary- General of the United Nations, Dr. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Mr Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization.