Result achieved

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Outcome summary

The policy framework for the unemployment insurance scheme was established and subsequently adopted by Cabinet and tripartite stakeholders in November 2015

Outcome achieved

The policy framework for the unemployment insurance scheme was established and subsequently adopted by Cabinet and tripartite stakeholders in November 2015

ILO's contribution to the outcome

The ILO provided technical advisory services and in particular, it assisted in the drafting of the provisions of the new unemployment insurance law. A Royal Decree will be issued by mid-December and the minister of Manpower announced that the implementation of the new scheme will commence in January 2016.
An actuarial valuation for the unemployment insurance scheme will be submitted to tripartite stakeholders at the beginning of December. An administrative report outlining the implementation issues of the proposed scheme will be submitted to tripartite stakeholders at the beginning of December and will be endorsed by tripartite stakeholders by Mid-December 2015.

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