South-South Knowledge Sharing Forum on "What works in e-formalization for Asia and the Pacific"
The Knowledge Sharing Forum provides a platform for tripartite constituents in selected countries in Asia and the Pacific to engage in guided discussions on the potential of digital technologies to contribute to a transition to formality. The Forum will be guided by the principles of South-South and triangular cooperation, and favour peer learning and cross-country exchanges. It will serve as a kick-off to a longer-term research and knowledge-sharing programme.
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The Forum will be guided by the principles of South-South and triangular cooperation, and favour peer learning and cross-country exchanges. It will serve as a kick-off to a longer-term research and knowledge-sharing programme.
Share experiences on how technologies are enhancing the impact of formalization policies in different countries
Develop roadmaps to measure the impact of e-formality and further strengthen its potential in your country
Rationale
In order to facilitate the transition the formalization of enterprises and workers, an increasing number of governments are promoting the application of new technologies. Technology can facilitate access to social protection, simplify registration, enhance access to finance, increase productivity, support inspection and compliance with laws, and give a voice to those working in the shadows of the informal sector. E-formality has the potential to transform the way formalization policies will be implemented in the near future.The Knowledge Sharing Forum
The Knowledge Sharing Forum provides a platform for tripartite constituents in selected countries in Asia and the Pacific to engage in guided discussions on the potential of digital technologies to contribute to a transition to formality.The Forum will be guided by the principles of South-South and triangular cooperation, and favour peer learning and cross-country exchanges. It will serve as a kick-off to a longer-term research and knowledge-sharing programme.
Participants
The virtual Knowledge Sharing Forum brings together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations from six countries – Cambodia, China, India, Fiji, Mongolia and the Philippines – with subject matter experts from the ILO. Interested parties from other organizations are welcome to join.Objectives
Learn about the potential of digital technologies to support the formalization of enterprises and workersShare experiences on how technologies are enhancing the impact of formalization policies in different countries
Develop roadmaps to measure the impact of e-formality and further strengthen its potential in your country