Social Security for Informal Economy Workers in Indonesia: Looking for Flexible and Highly Targeted Programmes

In Indonesia about 17% of the employed population enjoys formal social security mainly employees of the formal sector. With respect to health the coverage has recently been substantially expanded through the Jamkesmas/Askeskin programme targeting poor households. However, social security for informal workers, about two-thirds of all workers, leaves still a great deal to be desired.

This work is available in English and Indonesian.