Transforming Work for Women in the Informal Economy: Gaps And Opportunities For Social Protection In Uganda

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2022-02Author
Suubi, Kirabo
Wandera, Naome
Ajema, Carol
Izugbara, Chimaraoke
Afifu, Chryspin
Kangere, Maureen
Rebuild RPUG Uganda
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Abstract
This paper outlines the role of social protection mechanisms in
safeguarding individuals' livelihoods while also providing safety
nets necessary to help them cope with or respond to risks,
emergencies, or crises. It shares learnings from the REBUILD
project which is implemented by the International Center for
Research on Women (ICRW). REBUILD seeks to assess social
protection systems during the COVID-19 pandemic and to
highlight emerging gaps and opportunities for informal women
workers in Uganda. This paper also draws on discussions from
ICRW's REBUILD Research and Policy Uptake Group (RPUG)
meeting with both State and non-State actors working with
informal women workers to highlight measures necessary to
protect these workers from short and long-term socioeconomic shocks.