Vince Chipatuka Programme Manager Regional Social Protection Project Co-ordinator Southern African Social Protection Experts Network (SASPEN) Regional Social Protection Developments Presenter: Heiner Naumann FES Namibia Resident Director Social Protection Experts Seminar 31 st May, 2017 2 nd June, 2017 Windhoek, Namibia 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 1
Presentation Outline About SASPEN Social Protection Definitions Concepts and Frameworks of Social Protection Regional Development 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 2
About SASPEN Background The Southern African Social Protection Experts Network, SASPEN, is a not-for-profit loose alliance of stakeholders, scholars and consultants who engage with social protection in the SADC region. SASPEN was founded in Johannesburg on May 15, 2012 on initiative of the regional working line social compact of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung who has been extending capacity and organizational support in the beginning years of the network. 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 3
About SASPEN Areas of Focus SASPEN promotes social protection in SADC countries and beyond. SASPEN provides platforms for exchange to foster sensitization and dissemination. SASPEN is a network structure to link social protection experts and institutions with each other. SASPEN conducts workshops, international conferences, seminars, publications, joint research, and dissemination of information. 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 4
About SASPEN Aims SASPEN aims to be a platform for 1. Sharing of experience and information based on research and indepth knowledge of social protection issues 2. Constructive debate, discourse, discussion and reflection among experts and with stakeholders and role-players, and 3. Rendering a range of services to support the promotion, development and implementation of social protection in SADC countries, with reference also to strengthening social protection floor initiatives on a commissioned, requested or self-initiated basis. 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 5
Social Protection Definitions There is no single definition of social protection. Countries and organizations use the term social protection in different ways Examples: The World Bank (WB) defines social protection as informal, marketbased and public interventions that assist poor individuals, households, and communities to reduce their vulnerability by managing risks better The Department for International Development (DFID) defines social protection as interventions that strengthen the capacity of the poor to protect their consumption and to support household investment in the assets required to manage and overcome their situation 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 6
Social Protection Definitions Examples: The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines to social protection as mechanisms that provide access to health care and protect citizens against the stoppage or reduction of earnings resulting from sickness, maternity, employment injury, occupational diseases, unemployment, invalidity, old age and death. One example of a National Government s definition, is the Malawi National Social Protection Strategy defines social protection as policies and actions that protect and promote the livelihood and welfare of poor and vulnerable people. 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 7
Social Protection Definitions Examples: One of the individuals (shortest) definitions of social protections has been offered by Ferreira and Robalino (2010) Together, social assistance and social insurance make up a countries social protection system. 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 8
Concepts and Frameworks on SP Social Protection Floor (SPF) concept The concept of a social protection floor was proposed by the World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization in 2004, when it stated that "a certain minimum level of social protection needs to be an accepted and undisputed part of the socio-economic floor of the global economy." The concept was developed by the ILO as a means to extend the scope of coverage of social protection. It denotes a set of basic social rights, services and facilities to which the global citizen should have access. It consists of a basic set of social security entitlements that are provided in addition to social insurance schemes. 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 9
Concepts and Frameworks on SP SADC Social Protection Instruments: Towards a Minimum Floor Southern African Development Community (SADC) has as its mission the promotion of sustainable and equitable economic growth and socioeconomic development through efficient production systems, deeper cooperation and integration, good governance, and durable peace and security, so that the region emerges as a competitive and effective player in international relations and the world economy 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 10
Concepts and Frameworks on SP Issues to note on the SADC SP Instruments SADC social protection-related instruments include: Declaration and Treaty of the SADC (the SADC Treaty) Charter of Fundamental Social Rights in the SADC (the Social Charter) Code on Social Security, the Protocol on Gender and Development Protocol on Health, Education and the Draft Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons in the SADC SADC Treaty and Protocols to the Treaty, and Social Charter are legally-binding instruments that must be implemented by SADC Member States. However, the Code on Social Security is non-binding, it just provides guidelines on the implementation of social security. 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 11
Concepts and Framework on SP African Union Agenda 2063 This is strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years and it builds on, and seeks to accelerate the implementation of past and existing continental initiatives for growth and sustainable development The framework is SP focus with the following (7) aspirations: 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 12
Concepts and Frameworks on SP Aspirations of the African Union Agenda 2063 1. A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development 2. An integrated continent, politically united and based on the ideals of Pan- Africanism and the vision of Africa s Renaissance 3. An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law 4. A peaceful and secure Africa 5. An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics 6. An Africa where whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its 7. Women and youth, and caring for children 8. Africa as a strong, united, resilient and influential global player and partner 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 13
Concepts and Frameworks on SP Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030 (17 Goals) The Agenda 2030 is another SP framework which supports comprehensive SP concepts and frameworks - The SDGs, also known as Global Goals, build on the success of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and aim to go further to end all forms of poverty. The new Goals are unique in that they call for action by all countries, poor, rich and middle-income to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and addresses a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection. SDGs are not legally binding, governments are expected to take ownership and establish national frameworks. 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 14
Regional Developments on SP Regional Non-Contributory SP programmes a Reflection of what each country is currently implementing Malawi Farm Input Subsidy Program, Improved Livelihood through Public Works Program, Social Cash Transfers Tanzania Community Based Conditional Cash Transfers, Food Subsidies, Food for education Program, Tanzania Social Action Fund, Productive Social Safety Net Program Swaziland Old Age Grants, Public Assistance Grants Mozambique Basic Social Subsidy Program, Labour Intensive Public Works Program 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 15
Regional Developments on SP Zambia Food Security Pack, Home Grown School Feeding Program, Public Welfare Assistance Scheme, Social Cash Transfer, Support Girls Education Zimbabwe Assisted Medical Treatment Orders, Basic education Assistance Modules, Harmonized Cash Transfers and Public Assistance Monthly Maintenance Allowance South Africa Care Dependency Grant, Child Support Grant, Disability Grant Expanded Public Works program Namibia Child Maintenance Grant, Disability Grant, Foster Parent Grant, Namibia School Feeding, Old Age Pensions, Place of safety Allowance and Special Maintenance Grant 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 16
Regional Developments on SP Mauritius Basic Invalidity Pensions and Careers Allowance, Basic Orphans Pensions, Basic Retirement Pensions, Universal Old Pensions and Caregivers Allowance, Basic Widows Pensions and Child Allowance Lesotho Agriculture Input Support, Input Vouchers for the poor, Child Grant Program, Old Age Pension, OVC Bursary and Public Assistance Program Angola School Feeding Program Botswana Destitute Persons Allowance, Public Works, National Orphans Program, Old Age Pensions, School Feeding, Vulnerable Groups Feeding Program, World War 2 Veterans Allowance 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 17
Contact: Vince.Chipatuka@feszambia.org www.saspen.org 9/1/2017 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 18