Expanding Social Security to Support the Formalization of the Angolan Economy (ESSAFE Angola)

The Project on Expanding Social Security to Support the Formalization of the Angolan Economy, funded by European Union and implemented by ILO, contributes to the Government of Angola’s goal of formalizing the economy in line with the Government’s national priority to promote decent jobs for all and diversify the economy.

Under the outcome "Angola’s Contributory Social Security coverage and benefits expanded", the Project envisages the following outputs:

1. The process of decision-making of the Government concerning social security issues is enhanced;

2. Angola Social Security Institute (INSS) capacities for communication and awareness is upgraded;

3. Digitalization of the services and administration of the INSS increased, with special attention to interoperability of systems;

4. Governance and administration in INSS shaped by international best practices;

5. INSS, Government and social partners knowledge on social protection and social insurance increased;

6. Consultation process among social partners strengthened.

The Project focuses particularly on the extension of social security as a mean to facilitate the transition to the formal economy, in conjunction with employment and formalization policies as well as improvement of the public finance management. The objectives and approaches of the Project are aligned with the approach of the Global Accelerator for Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transition, launched by the UN Secretary General in 2021.