Inclusive Employment Seminar Handicap International October 2013 Vientiane, Lao PDR Introduction to Social Protection Lorenzo Villa Coordinator “Decent Work and Social Protection project”

Agenda What is social protection? What HI’s economic inclusive projects can do FOR and WITH social protection?

Many definitions: ◦ Governments ◦ ILO, Unicef, World Bank, etc. ◦ Academics...that reflect different frameworks... ◦ What problems? What aim? ◦ Who benefits? When? ◦ Who responsible? Who provide?... influence legislation, policies, programs What is social protection ?

Most comprehensive definition a set of formal and informal interventions that aim to reduce/mitigate the impact of social and economic risks, vulnerabilities and deprivations for all people, throughout their life-cycle and facilitate equitable growth and social empowerment

The aim of social protection Primarily to tackle ◦ poverty ◦ vulnerability But also to promote ◦ social and economic empowerment ◦ inclusive economic opportunities and pro-poor-growth

Static view of Social Protection Provision Prevention Safety nets Social assistance: relief from deprivation Insurance mechanisms: prevent deprivation

Dynamic view of Social Protection Provision Prevention Promotion Springboards Productivity-enhancing: better, more stable livelihood Safety nets RESILIENCERESILIENCE

KNOW it: ◦ Review laws, policies and local programs ◦ Delivery systems and entry doors ◦ Current contingencies and future plans ENSURE our beneficiaries know and use the “safety nets” COMBINE the “springboards” with our action. What can we do for and with social protection ?

◦ Awareness campaigns on SP schemes ◦ Education on SP schemes ◦ Application support ◦ Referral systems ◦ Inclusion into delivery system THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS ! ◦ Impact usually requires lot of work and personalized support Know and use the “safety nets”

Destitute Extreme Poor Moderate Poor Vulnerable Non-Poor Wealthy HI projects do not target extreme poverty and vulnerability Microfinance Livelihood Development Programs

Destitute Extreme Poor Moderate Poor Vulnerable Non-Poor Wealthy Social protection enable to include the extreme poor Microfinance Social Protection Programs Livelihood Development Programs Promote better livelihoods creating ladders Provide to stabilize sequencing

BRAC Graduation Model 0 Months3 Months6 Months21 Months24 Months Targeting Consumption Support Skills Training Asset Transfer Savings Poverty Line Extreme Poverty Market Analysis Regular Coaching Sustainable Livelihoods Access to Credit