Extension of Social Security Coverage in China

The project aims at strengthening coverage, adequacy and sustainability of the social security system in China in line with international labour standards. The government and social partners have taken measures to end poverty in all its forms by realizing universal and adequate social protection. The focus now will be on preparing for the ratification of the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102), with the technical and capacity-building support of ILO through review of the national laws and organization of tripartite seminars on the Convention. A study will be conducted to assess the potential contribution of social protection to the renewed economic growth model in China, including the provision of policy advice on how social protection can contribute to transform the growth model. This report will contribute to the global campaign on promoting Social Protection Floors. Technical support will also be provided on pension reform and the other main issues of the social security reform as specified in the National 13th 5-year plan. Synergies will be formed with other development programmes in China, such as the China-EU Social Protection Project, as well as with UNICEF, UNCT and UNESCAP.

Project symbol

CHN/16/01/RBS

Admin unit

CO-Beijing

Start date

01/01/2016

End date

28/02/2018

Total allocation

216482

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

216482

Development Partners

Core voluntary funds (RBSA)

Country/Countries

China

Outcomes

Creating and extending social protection floors