Technical support on formalization in Mexico

This project addresses the formalization of informal enterprises and employment in the retail trade sector in Mexico. The focus is on microenterprises, characterized by high informality (84%) and low productivity (33% of the average). The project is included in the agenda of the National Tripartite Productivity Committee (CNP), since retail trade is one of its eight strategic sectors. In this context, the social partners work together with academic institutions with the long-term objective (10-15 years) of achieving the formalization of microenterprises. Through this project, the ILO provides assistance in the implementation of this strategic endeavour by implementing a training programme for managers, based on the "Retail Trade Manager" competency standard and on a package of tools for the development of sustainable enterprises. Leaders of employers’ and workers' organizations are also being trained on their role in the formalization of retail trade through guides on the benefits of formalization. The project includes a major component aimed to inform the social partners about the Transition from the Informal to the Formal Economy Recommendation, 2015 (No. 204) to ensure that it is included in their strategic agendas.

Project symbol

MEX/16/01/RBS

Admin unit

CO-Mexico

Start date

01/01/2016

End date

31/12/2019

Total allocation

366697

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

366697

Development Partners

Core voluntary funds (RBSA)

Country/Countries

Mexico

Outcomes

Formalization of the informal economy