The "Thematic Portfolio Social Protection" in Central Africa - Rwanda (TP SP RWA) aims to increase Decent Work and Social Protection for the most vulnerable people (youth and women) in the Great Lakes region. It builds on the strategic framework of ILO, by improving 4 pillars for Decent Job creation whilst promoting policy development and regional learning. It aims to make steps towards the formalisation of informal workers.

To improve the living conditions and resilience of the most vulnerable populations in the Great Lakes region, the project invests in social protection systems and decent work, as well as contributes to the promotion of their sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development.