Luanda: The Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security (MAPTSS), Teresa Dias, reaffirmed the government's commitment to the sustainability of the mandatory social protection system. She announced this during the "Green Certificates" award ceremony in Luanda, emphasizing the implementation of various measures aimed at enhancing the system's sustainability.

According to Angola Press News Agency, the minister highlighted ongoing projects in the sector that focus on expanding the contributory base, combating informality, and including self-employed workers, domestic workers, those in the agricultural sector, and the digital economy. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to strengthen the social protection system.

The government has embarked on a profound technological modernization process of the National Social Security Institute (INSS). The minister noted that these efforts have already yielded visible results for both citizens and businesses. Key developments include the creation of INSS Digital and the design of the Mandatory Social Protection Management System (PSO), known as the 3S. Additionally, the implementation of biometric proof of life underscores Angola's commitment to establishing a modern, transparent, and sustainable social protection framework.

Teresa Dias also introduced the Green Certificate as a special incentive instrument aimed at boosting the regularization of taxpayers' debts to the Mandatory Social Protection Management Entity. This initiative seeks to ensure the system's sustainability over the short, medium, and long term.

Furthermore, the minister discussed the efforts of the Informal Economy Reconversion Program (PREI), which has facilitated the formalization of numerous citizens, enabling them to benefit from these regularization measures. The minister stressed the importance of combating evasion and contribution fraud by enhancing the inspection of companies to ensure accurate salary declarations and timely payment of dues.

"The State cannot walk this path alone. Companies and employers must register all workers from day one, declaring correct salaries and paying contributions on time," Teresa Dias stated, highlighting the collective responsibility in maintaining a robust social protection system.