Social protection agencies in French Polynesia and Madagascar mark 70 years

Social protection institutions in French Polynesia and Madagascar are marking 70 years of service with significant updates to their coverage models.

In French Polynesia, the Caisse de Prévoyance Sociale (CPS) is celebrating seven decades since its inception in 1956. Originally designed to protect employees, the system expanded in 1994 to provide generalized social protection to the entire population, now covering over 270,000 residents. However, the CPS faces structural deficits driven by an aging population, where the number of active workers is insufficient to cover the rising costs of retirees and chronic illnesses.

In Madagascar, the Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale (CNaPS) announced plans during its 70th-anniversary celebrations to extend social protection to independent workers. Director General Florent Soatiana Bety Léonne stated that this expansion is a short-term goal aimed at making the system more inclusive and sustainable. While the CNaPS currently serves nearly 700,000 beneficiaries, the specific terms regarding affiliation, contributions, and benefits for self-employed individuals are still being finalized in coordination with the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and the Civil Service.