Goal 1 End poverty in all its forms

Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere 1. 3 Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable 1. 5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters

ILO’s position on Informal Economy: Definition: All economic activities by workers and economic units that are – in law or in practice – not covered or insufficiently covered by formal arrangements. q The process of transition from informal to formal economy is essential to achieve inclusive development. q Importance of ensuring the preservation and improvement of existing livelihoods during the transition. (ILO Recommendation 204, 2015)

Informal Economy: Challenges for the rights of workers: • Social protection • Working conditions • Inclusive development and rule of laws Negative impact on: • Sustainable enterprises • Public revenues (tax evasion) • Economic, social and environmental policies of the Government • Fair competition in the market

Some current issues in Fiji: q Informal jobs in/for formal enterprises • Informalization of formal jobs (Ex. Remuneration less than the minimum wage in security industry) • Subcontracting in supply chains (Formal-Informal link) q Social Protection Floors • Role of social security in natural disaster response (Ex. Impact of emergency withdrawal by FNPF members - 150, 000 members applied. 48, 714 members received FJ$57. 6 million to date. Possibility of reaching FJI 150 million in total. )

Policy recommendations: Private sector development for poverty reduction: Balance of INSPECTIN (protection of workers) and MOTIVATION (promoting enterprise development).