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Zambia - ZMB128
Timeline of ILO support
12
05
2022
12
31
2025
GLO/22/31/IRL
Accelerating the Achievement of Universal Social Protection to Leave No One Behind
921
03
31
2022
03
01
2023
Accelerating the extension of the Zambia National Health Insurance scheme to the poor and vulnerable
899
04
01
2020
12
31
2021
GLO/20/53/SWE
Increased capacity of constituents to provide adequate labour protection to workers in diverse forms of work arrangements, including on digital labour platforms, and in informal employment
898
ILO supported deliverables
Results achieved
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In June 2022, the Government of the Republic of Zambia approved the implementation of the Cash Plus Approach in its social protection programming, aiming to enhance the comprehensiveness of social protection coverage enjoyed by nearly 1 million current ...
2022
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Promulgation of Statutory Instrument 72 allowing voluntary participation of informal sector workers to the National Pension Scheme.
2020
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The Government of Zambia strengthened monitoring and advocacy for social protection in collaboration with civil society
2020
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Launch of voluntary pension product inclusive of maternity, Access to credit, Agriculture insurance
2020
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A national unified framework for single-window services was adopted
2019
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A micro-simulation model was developed and is now used for the execution and oversight of non-contributory programmes
2019
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The National Health Insurance Scheme is established
2018
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The Government of Zambia adopted the National Social Protection Policy.
2015
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Ministries of Labour established network of experts on social protection. Capacity of national officials was enhanced.
2009
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Members of tripartite governing bodies (trustees, directors, etc.) and pension fund regulators and supervisors were trained in financial governance of social security schemes.
2009
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Generated social security statistics for inquiry on social security
2009