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--- countries:eritrea [2026/03/23 05:06] – created charlton
+++ countries:eritrea [2026/03/24 03:17] (current) – charlton
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 **Region:** Eastern Africa
 **Regional Economic Communities (REC):** CEN-SAD · COMESA · IGAD
+→ [[https://iiag.online/locations/er.html|View IIAG Country Statistics]]
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 ==== Nature of the legal system and ILO status ====
-Eritrea has been a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 1993.
+(Content to be added)
-The country has ratified all eight fundamental ILO Conventions and has engaged with the ILO Decent Work Agenda, including the development of a Decent Work Country Programme.
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 ==== Domestic Work Sector ====
-**Act No. 73/AN/89/2nd L – Family Benefits Scheme**
+**Act No. 73/AN/89/2nd L (Family Benefits Scheme)**
-Membership of the Social Benefits Fund, which manages the family benefits scheme, is compulsory for employers of domestic workers within 48 hours of hiring them (Art. 18).
+  * Employers of domestic workers must register with the Social Benefits Fund
+  * Registration must occur within **48 hours of hiring** (Art. 18)
-**Regulatory status:** Explicit inclusion in social protection framework
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 ==== Gig Work and the Platform Economy ====
-**Act No. 199/AN/13/6th L (20 February 2013)**
+**Act No. 199/AN/13/6th L of 20 February 2013**
-Extends health care coverage to self-employed workers.
-  * Membership of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) is compulsory for all self-employed persons (Art. 4)
+  * Extends health care coverage to **self-employed workers** (Art. 1)
-  * Self-employed workers enjoy the same benefits as other insured members (Art. 7)
+  * Membership of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) is **compulsory** (Art. 4)
-  * Contributions are linked to the main economic activity (Art. 9)
+  * Self-employed workers receive benefits equivalent to other insured persons (Art. 7)
+  * Contributions based on main economic activity (Art. 9)
-**Decree No. 2013-055/PR/MTRA (11 April 2013)**
+**Decree No. 2013-055/PR/MTRA of 11 April 2013**
-Implements the above Act:
-  * Mandatory registration of all self-employed persons with CNSS (Art. 1)
+  * Implements compulsory registration with CNSS (Art. 1)
-  * Automatic registration mechanisms where required (Art. 2)
+  * Self-employed workers must:
-  * Issuance of lifetime identification number (Art. 3)
+    * Apply for registration
+    * Submit required documentation
+  * Automatic registration may occur through administrative data (Art. 2)
+  * Registration includes a **lifetime identification number** (Art. 3)
-**Act No. 24/AN/14/7th (5 February 2014)**
+**Act No. 24/AN/14/7th of 5 February 2014 (Universal Health Insurance Scheme)**
-Establishes a Universal Health Insurance Scheme:
-  * Includes a scheme for self-employed workers (Art. 5(2))
+  * Establishes compulsory health insurance
-  * Financing based on income-related contributions (Art. 17)
+  * Includes a scheme for self-employed workers (Art. 5(2))
+  * Contributions are income-based (Art. 17)
-**Regulatory status:** Strong formal inclusion of self-employed workers in social protection system
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-==== Mining Sector and Artisanal Mining ====
+==== The Mining Sector and Artisanal Mining ====
-**Mining Proclamation No. 68/1995 (20 March 1995)**
+**Mining Proclamation No. 68/1995 of 20 March 1995**
-  * Governs all mining operations within Eritrea (s 3)
+  * Applies to all mining operations and related activities in Eritrea (s 3)
-  * Defines artisanal mining as non-mechanised, manual mining carried out by individuals or groups (s 2(2))
-**Regulatory status:** Clear legal framework including artisanal mining
+**Definition of artisanal mining (s 2(2)):**
+  * Non-mechanised mining operations
+  * Primarily manual
+  * Conducted by individuals or small groups
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 **Partnership Agreement (04 October 2017)**
-Between the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) and the Union of Buses and Minibuses.
+(CNSS and Union of Buses & Minibuses)
 Key provisions:
-  * Public transport self-employed workers and their families receive full medical coverage
+  * Public transport operators receive **full medical coverage**
-  * Inclusion under the Universal Health Insurance scheme
+  * Coverage extends to family members
-  * Contributions required under compulsory health insurance system
+  * Access to all services under the Universal Health Insurance scheme
-  * Contribution rates:
-    * Bus owners: 3500 FDJ (~20 USD) per month
+Contribution structure:
-    * Minibus owners: 1750 FDJ (~10 USD) per month
-  * Flexible payment options (monthly, quarterly, etc.)
+  * Based on participatory compulsory insurance scheme
+  * Contribution rate: **7% annual basis**
+  * Bus owners: **3500 fdj (~USD 20/month)**
+  * Minibus owners: **1750 fdj (~USD 10/month)**
+Payment flexibility:
-**Regulatory status:** Sector-specific inclusion via social protection agreement
+  * Monthly
+  * Quarterly
+  * Half-yearly
+  * Annual
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 ===== Sources / Links =====
+  * IIAG – Eritrea: https://iiag.online/locations/er.html
+  * Act No. 73/AN/89/2nd L
+  * Act No. 199/AN/13/6th L
+  * Decree No. 2013-055/PR/MTRA
+  * Act No. 24/AN/14/7th L
+  * Mining Proclamation No. 68/1995
   * Institutions and Stakeholder Database – Eritrea (to be linked)
-  * IIAG – Eritrea (to be linked)
   * ILO Country Profile – Eritrea (to be linked)