Lebanon - Improved existing programmes to extend social security coverage through the progressive establishment of a national SPF (country programme 2016-17)
Results achieved
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A road map for implementation of a national social protection floor (SPF) was developed and endorsed by tripartite constituents in May 2017.
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The Government of Lebanon, in consultation with the social partners revised the existing health insurance programme for private sector workers early in 2017 in order to provide health insurance coverage to retired private sector workers.
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The Government of Lebanon and social partners agreed in December 2017 on the reform of the end-of-service indemnity for private sector workers and on the establishment of a pension scheme covering old-age, disability and death benefits.
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A National tripartite social protection floor advisory board, established in May 2012, became operational as of August 2016.
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