The
main Objective:
The main objective of the Association is to cooperate in the promotion and development of social security and matters related thereto in the sub region.
The Specific Objectives:
The specific objectives of the Association are to:-
i.
provide a forum for dialogue among all social
partners so as to facilitate discussion on matters of common interest to
members;
ii. encourage and assist, where possible, joint
social security researches or other matters of interest to the Association or
to her members;
iii. avail opportunities for communication,
dissemination of information, networking and partnership amongst members and
other regional and international social security organizations;
iv.
establish contacts and encourage exchange of
information and experiences amongst members;
v.
facilitate the promotion of social security
awareness, professionalism and training.
vi.
cooperate and work closely with the Governments,
regional and international organizations and other stakeholders in promoting
social security development in the sub region;
vii.
encourage and promote settlement of disputes of a
general nature affecting the collective interest of its members;
viii.
advise, lobby and advocate on policies, charters
and legislations that have an impact on social security development in the sub
region;
ix.
co-operate in the development of skills and
competencies in the administration of social security.
x.
foster transparency, good governance, share
expertise and application of best practices in the social security management
and administration amongst its members;
xi.
promote the development of legal mechanism that
will facilitate the harmonization of schemes benefits and qualifying criteria
in order to facilitate cross border labour mobility; and
xii.
do all other things necessary or desirable in
furthering the interests of its members.