African Regional Forum on Innovative Approaches to Addressing Informality and Promoting Transitions Towards Formality
This event brings together representatives from governments, workers, and employers across Africa to explore and share innovative solutions for addressing informality.
From November 13 to 15, 2024, the ILO will host the African Regional Forum on Innovative Approaches to Promoting Decent Work in the Informal Economy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The forum will provide a platform for discussing best practices, identifying challenges, and forming strategic partnerships to promote the transition towards formal economies. As a lead-up to the 2025 International Labour Conference, the insights gained will contribute to shaping effective policies for decent work and inclusive economic growth in Africa.
Agenda
Wednesday, 13 November
09:00 - 10:30 UTC - Opening panel: Where do we stand 10 years after R204? Celebrating progress, identifying the way forward & Moving beyond formalization towards social justice.
11:00 - 12:30 UTC - Session 1: Reality check on informality; Innovative approaches to respond to actual needs and operationalize R204.
14:00 - 15:30 UTC - Session 2: Think tanks on innovative approaches; Institutional coordination for integrated approaches.
- 16:00 - 17:00 UTC - Session 3: Tripartite Country Dialogues; Problem solving through collaborative discussions. (IN PERSON ONLY)
Thursday, 14 November
09:00 - 10:30 UTC - Session 4: Social dialogue and how to amplify the voice and representation of workers and enterprises in the informal economy towards formalization.
11:00 - 12:30 UTC - Session 5: Enhancing productivity and supporting decent work towards transition to formality.
- 14:00 - 15:30 UTC - Session 6: Think tanks on innovative approaches; Sectoral approaches and/or prioritizing the vulnerable groups. (IN PERSON ONLY)
- 16:00 - 17:00 UTC - Session 7: Tripartite Country Dialogues; Problem solving through collaborative discussions. (IN PERSON ONLY)
Friday, 15 November
09:00 - 10:30 UTC - Session 8: Extending social protection to the informal economy, including through leveraging digital technologies.
11:00 - 12:30 UTC - Session 9: Giving a voice to informal workers; What are UN agencies doing? & Why it is important for Africa to have a voice in the global discourse.
- 14:00 - 15:30 UTC - Session 10: Way forward; Collaborative production of African statement document. (IN PERSON ONLY)
16:00 - 17:00 UTC - Closing session.
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Our Partners
Transition to formal economy