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BRICS countries – leading the global growth of social security
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ISSA,
25.03.2013 |
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| Extending coverage
Despite different cultures, demographics, economic situations and societal institutions and structures, the development and rapid extension of social security coverage in the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China, South Africa) has been impressive. Because the successes have b...Read more
Social security for healthy societies: Embracing a new mandate for prevention
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ISSA,
14.03.2013 |
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| Social security and health
For social security institutions involved in the health sector, investing in activities that promote good health and encourage preventive health practices can significantly reduce the demand for health benefits. What is more, prevention in health offers the potential for important spillover effec...Read more
Priority on youth employment in Argentina: Investing in human capital
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14.03.2013 |
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| Extending coverage
Nothing is more fundamental to future social stability and economic growth than ensuring young people have the necessary skills and opportunities to find and retain decent work. The International Labour Organization reports that there are currently almost 74 million young people between the ages...Read more
UN International Women's Day 2013: Bridging the gap
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ISSA,
07.03.2013 |
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| Extending coverage
International Women's Day on 8 March provides an opportunity to assess the gender gap in social security, and to identify ways to extend and improve access to social security for vulnerable women and girls.Read more
Extension of social security: Reaching out to the self-employed
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17.12.2012 |
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| Extending coverage
Extending effective coverage to improve access to benefits is the major objective of social security systems. But covering self-employed workers – both in the formal and informal sector – has always been challenging. With increasingly fragmented labour markets and more variable and shorter period...Read more
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