Gess GIMI web platform Overview Valrie SchmittDiabat Maxime

Gess & GIMI web platform Overview Valérie Schmitt-Diabaté, Maxime Feroul – ILO/STEP Geneva

Global extension of Social Security Gess: The leading Internet platform on the global extension of social security • multi-service tool available to all actors in the field of social security extension • provide access to information and knowledge in the field of social security extension • enable the exchange of experiences, advocacy, innovation, field research and experimentation, the design and implementation of initiatives, national strategies, and plans of action for the extension of social security (ASSAPs); • online distance collaboration • provide access to technical assistance and training.

A knowledge building process • a continually updated information and knowledge base • keeping a critical eye on the current state of knowledge • a collaborative workspace • the synthesis of practice and experience Based on the Web 2. 0 approach, GESS promotes user interaction, social network creation and content syndication.

GIMI Gimi: A dynamic platform connecting microinsurance actors for the extension of social security • a technical cooperation tool bringing together actors from around the world • a key instrument of the ILO’s “Global Campaign for Social Security and Coverage for All. ” • collects, organizes and disseminates information on topical issues such as microinsurance legislation & regulation, feasibility studies, management, monitoring, marketing, contractual agreements, national policies and strategies

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